Giving Grief Grace, a Grief Podcast for the Sandwich Generation
Loss changes everything. But it doesn't have to have the last word. Giving Grief Grace is a podcast dedicated to those in the throes of caregiving and loss with honest, compassionate conversations about grief, healing, and what it means to keep living after loss. Hosted by Lisa Hartung, a speaker, HR professional, and fellow griever, each episode creates space for the stories we don't always know how to tell.
From disenfranchised and hidden grief, to grieving while parenting, to the ways men experience loss differently, to the unexpected power of creativity and legacy, this show covers grief in all its forms. Featuring expert guests, real stories, and practical tools you can use right now.
If you've lost someone you love or are in the throes of caregiving, you belong here.
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Giving Grief Grace, a Grief Podcast for the Sandwich Generation
Episode 37 - Grief Group Support: The Power of Connection, Healing, and Community After Loss
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What kind of support actually helps after loss—and what role does community play in healing? Everyone is different and has their own unique grief journey.
In this episode, the original Giving Grief Grace small grief group comes together for an honest conversation about the power of grief group support after losing a parent. Together, they explore how connection, vulnerability, and shared experience can create a healing space that feels both deeply personal and profoundly supportive.
Listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at what a small grief group truly offers—from weekly check-ins and grounding rituals to storytelling, breathwork, and the comfort of being understood without needing to explain. Members of the group just "get it" on a level few others understand. The group reflects on parenting while grieving, honoring loved ones through traditions and memories, navigating anniversaries and holidays, and learning to care for yourself in seasons when grief feels overwhelming.
This episode is for anyone wondering if a grief support group might help, feeling isolated in their loss, or longing for community that allows grief to be expressed honestly and held with compassion. This group is a safe space for all the feelings! You don’t have to have the right words, you just show up as you are.
While many participants have never met in real life (only online), you feel a sense of comfort and deep connection because you've been in the trenches together and worked through the emotions as a group.
When does the next small grief group start?
Tuesday, February 10 - March 17th (6 weeks, every Tuesday night)
8:30 - 9:30pm ET via Zoom
For listeners looking to join, send a DM to @givinggriefgrace on Instagram or email hello@lisahartung.com. You are not alone!
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Special thanks to:
Podcast Editor Jacqueline van Bierk of Pink Star Music
Podcast Music Good_B_Music
