Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This
Grief is tough—but so are we. "Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This," is a space for real, raw, and sometimes even humorous conversations about navigating loss, healing, and faith. Hosted by Shaleka Smith, this podcast explores the many faces of grief—not just losing loved ones but also the loss of relationships, identity, dreams, and expectations.
We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, and we’ll keep it real as we unpack the messy emotions that come with grief. Through personal stories, faith-based encouragement, and maybe even a few awkward moments (because grief can be weird), "Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This" reminds you that you're not alone. With scripture, expert insights, and a little lightheartedness, we’ll walk this journey together—one step, one story, and one deep breath at a time.
Subscribe now for honest conversations, hope-filled encouragement, and the occasional grief-related chuckle. Because even in the hardest moments, joy still finds a way in.
Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This
Is This Depression or Just Grief?
In this episode of Grief, I Didn’t Sign Up for This, host Shaleka Smith takes an honest, compassionate look at one of the most common—and confusing—questions after loss: Is this depression, or just grief?
Grief and depression often look and feel alike. Both can bring tears, exhaustion, and a deep sense of emptiness. But while grief is a natural response to loss, depression can linger, intensify, and quietly pull us into isolation and hopelessness.
Shaleka breaks down the emotional, physical, and spiritual differences between the two, shares insight on where they overlap, and offers practical tools for recognizing when grief may have crossed into depression. Listeners will also learn:
- How to tell if your sadness is part of healthy mourning or something deeper
- What symptoms signal the need for professional help
- Why moments of joy in grief are not signs of “getting over it” but signs of healing
- Faith-based and therapeutic ways to nurture your mental and emotional health
Whether you’re navigating your own pain or walking alongside someone who is, this episode will help you find language, compassion, and clarity for the journey.
