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
Carrying What Matters, Releasing What We Can: A 7-Minute Meditation
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The start of a new year can bring pressure to move on, start fresh, or leave the past behind—but grief doesn’t follow the calendar.
In this meditation episode of Grief, I Didn’t Sign Up for This, we create space to gently acknowledge what the previous year held and to step into the new year with honesty, compassion, and intention. This guided meditation invites you to release unrealistic expectations, honor what you’ve carried, and move forward at a pace that feels true to you.
Whether you’re grieving a loved one, a relationship, a season of life, or a version of yourself, this episode offers a moment to pause, breathe, and remember that healing does not require perfection—only presence.
