Nothing Happens for a Reason
Nothing Happens For A Reason is a podcast offering an unfiltered look at grief, loss, and navigating life after profound heartbreak. Host Claire Andrus, a griever as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), creates a space free from empty f*cking platitudes, acknowledging the messy reality of grief and fostering connection through shared experiences. Join Claire as she challenges the societal discomfort around discussing grief through interviews with amazing guests to explore the often-lonely journey of grief.
Podcasting since 2025 • 14 episodes
Nothing Happens for a Reason
Latest Episodes
S2 E3- The Loud Silence of Grief: Navigating Terminal Illness, Caretaking, and Estrangement
Host Claire sits down with guest Emily to explore the messy, complicated realities of loss, family, and the painful quiet that grief brings.Emily shares the intimate story of losing her father to cancer during her teenage years, reflecti...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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S2 E2- Naming Ori: Grieving the Invisible and Navigating Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
In this deeply moving episode of Nothing Happens for a Reason, host Claire welcomes Abby, for an honest and vulnerable conversation about miscarriage, infertility, and the emotional aftermath of pregnancy loss. October is marked as Pregnancy...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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S2 E1- The Weight of "Strong": Grief, Profound Loss, and Finding Authentic Connection
Welcome back for the Season 2 opener! This week, Claire sits down with Chelsea Quint for a raw and moving conversation about a lifetime of navigating tragedy. From the early loss of her brother to the devastating suicide of her father (and a lo...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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58:28
S1 E10- Death Days, Birthdays, And The Dogs & Tattoos That Saved Us
Navigating grief means confronting difficult dates. This episode with NHFAR host and counselor, Maya, dives into the unspoken truths of grief anniversaries and birthdays after losses. We explore the immense pressure to "do it right," the phenom...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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S1 E9- Waiting for Death: A Chronic State of Anticipatory Grief
**Please disregard the audio disturbances; some equipment failed on me. My music guy fixed it to the best of his ability but it is not perfect. But I did not want to lose the vulnerability that was present in this episode by re-recording it. Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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