Grief Comadres | Real grief. Real women. Real healing.
Welcome to Grief Comadres, the podcast where we take off the mask and get honest about grief.
Hosted by Jackie—speech-language pathologist, grief coach, and fellow traveler on this journey—this show is about normalizing grief in all its forms. Whether you're healing from death, divorce, job loss, health challenges, or life's unexpected transitions, you'll find your people here.
We've been taught to hide our pain, to fake the smile, to say 'I'm fine' when we're anything but. This podcast changes that conversation. Through real stories shared sin vergüenza (without shame), cultural wisdom, and heartfelt connection, we create space for the grief that society tells us to hide.
Here, your grief is valid. Your story matters. And you're not alone.
Join the Grief Comadres community and stop carrying your grief in silence.
Grief Comadres | Real grief. Real women. Real healing.
The Story Behind Aphasia Re-imagined
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Jackie Alvarado, speech-language pathologist with over 15 years of experience, shares her journey working with people with aphasia and the moment she realized that recovery cannot focus on language alone. A profound loss within her professional life exposed the silent crisis of depression and grief that too often accompanies aphasia.
This podcast is a place to talk openly about the emotional side of aphasia: the grief, the isolation, the resilience, and the hope that comes from being seen and supported.
This podcast is for educational and supportive purposes only. Jackie Alvarado is a speech-language pathologist, not a licensed professional counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist. The information shared in this podcast is not intended to replace mental health therapy, counseling, or medical care. If you or a loved one are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or emotional distress, please contact your physician or a qualified mental health professional to discuss appropriate treatment options.
If you are in the United States and experiencing suicidal thoughts, you can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.