Giving Grief a Voice - Lisa Keefauver, Nina Rodriguez, Tara Accardo, Matt Gilhooly, and Grant Garry

Recorded live at Reimagine.org, Giving Grief a Voice brings together five grief-focused podcast hosts for an honest, heart-level conversation on loss, love, and connection. Hear how sharing our stories can challenge cultural silence, deepen understanding, and help us feel less alone.

GIVING GRIEF A VOICE PANELISTS 

Grant Garry – Award-winning filmmaker, actor, singer, and Certified Grief Educator. Director of the documentary Meet Me Where I Am and host of the Where I Am podcast, Grant blends storytelling and performance to honor the realities of loss.

Lisa Keefauver, MSW – Social worker, widow, cancer survivor, and author of Grief is a Sneaky Bitch. She hosts a top-rated podcast of the same name, reimagining how we approach loss through curiosity and storytelling.

Instagram: Lisakeefauvermsw

Podcast: Grief is a Sneaky Bitch (Podcast on Apple) Available on all platforms.

Nina Rodriguez – Grief guide, podcast host, and founder of Grief and Light, born from the sudden loss of her only sibling. She offers circles, coaching, and resources for a grief-informed, hopeful world.

Podcast: GRIEF AND LIGHT. Available on all platforms.

Social Media: @griefandlight

Tara Accardo – Grief and Soul Purpose Coach, host of Life With Grief Podcast, and creator of Losses Become Gains. She guides others through loss with compassion and practical tools.

Podcast: LIFE WITH GRIEF PODCAST

Instagram: @lifewithgriefpodcast + @lossesbecomegains

Matt Gilhooly – Host of The Life Shift Podcast, Matt explores the pivotal moments that shape us, often rooted in personal experiences with grief, resilience, and transformation.

Website: thelifeshiftpodcast.com

Instagram: @thelifeshiftpodcast + @themattgilhooly

This Panel Discussion Is For You If:

• You’ve found comfort in grief-focused podcasts, or are curious about how they might support your own healing.
• You want to feel seen and understood without needing to explain your story.
• You crave meaningful, non-performative connection in a culture that often asks grievers to smile through it.
• You wonder how others are living with the after of loss, and want to hear their truths.
• You’re a podcast listener who’s been moved by grief stories and want to connect with the voices behind the mic.
• You’ve considered sharing your own story, perhaps even launching a podcast, and want insight into how others are doing it with care, depth, and intention.

Watch MEET ME WHERE I AM (2024): https://bio.site/MeetMeWhereIAmFilm.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meetmewhereiamfilm/
Instagram Grant Garry: https://www.instagram.com/grant__garry/
Website: https://www.grantgarry.com/