Hope after Loss... Gentle conversations for grieving hearts
Hello, and welcome to Hope After Loss: Conversations on Grief.
My name is Marilyn Burns. I’m a licensed mental health counselor with 48 years of experience, an author, and a mother.
I'm creating this podcast several years after losing my son, Chris, to addiction. Learning first hand how to grieve with grace and hope is what it took for me to help you on your journey.
Grief is something we don’t talk about enough… especially the kind of grief that begins long before a loss actually happens. As parents, we often live with the fear that something could happen at any moment. And when it does, life changes in ways we never imagined.
In this space, we will have gentle, honest conversations about grief… about love, about loss, and about what it means to keep living when your heart is broken.
I will share my personal journey, the lessons I’ve learned over time, and the experiences of others who are walking this path.
We will talk about the hard things—guilt, regret, trauma, and the feeling that you don’t recognize your life anymore.
But we will also talk about hope.
About how love does not end.
About how we carry our children with us in ways we may not fully understand.
And about how, even in the deepest pain, there are moments that begin to bring us back to ourselves.
If you are grieving… if you feel alone… or if you are trying to understand how to move forward…
This space is for you.
You are not alone.
If you have a question or a topic that you would like me to gently explore,
you’re welcome to email me at hopeafterlosspodcast@gmail.com.
While I’m not able to provide individual counseling through email,
I would be honored to hold your question and possibly share it in a future episode so others may feel less alone.
This podcast is dedicated to my son, Chris.
This is Hope After Loss: Conversations on Grief with Marilyn Burns.
I’m so glad you’re here.
Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional counseling, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or need support, please contact a licensed professional or appropriate services in your area.
Episodes
10 episodes
Helping Children Grieve: What Every Adult Should Know
Children experience grief differently than adults, yet their pain is just as real. As a licensed professional clinical counselor for nearly five decades, I've had the privilege of walking alongside grieving children and their familie...
Can Dreams Bring Hope? My Journey
Can Dreams Bring Hope? My JourneyCan dreams bring comfort after the loss of someone we love?In this deeply personal episode, I share a dream that forever changed my understanding of grief and loss—and ultimately led me to w...
Moving Forward Without Moving On: Learning to Coexist with Grief
One of the greatest fears after loss is that healing means leaving our loved one behind. It doesn't. In this podcast, Marilyn Burns shares how it's possible to move forward while continuing to carry love, memories and meangful conne...
Episode 7 Signs From Our Loved Ones: Coincidence, Comfort, or Connection?
Signs From Our Loved Ones: Coincidence, Comfort, or Connection?After a significant loss, many people report experiences that leave them wondering whether their loved one is still near. In this episode, Marilyn Burns explores the c...
Faith After Loss Finding Strength in Something Greater Than Your Pain
Episode 6: Faith After Loss: Finding Strength in Something Greater Than Your PainWhen life doesn't make sense, many people begin asking difficult quesions about faith, God and suffering. In this podcast, Marilyn Burns shares...
Who Am I Now? Identity After Loss
One of the most difficult quesitons after loss is, "Who am I now?" When grief changes your life, your roles, and your relationships, it's natural to question your identity. This refection explores how loss reshapes us and how we can...
Finding Your Way Through the Darkness of Grief
Grief can make even the simpliest decisions feel overwhelming. In this podcast, Marilyn Burns shares gentle guidance for taking the first steps toward healing after loss. You'll learn why healing isn't about forgetting the person yo...
Living in the Space Between Hope and Fear
Have you ever felt caught between hoping for the best while preparing for the worst? Whether you're facing a serious illness, loving someone struggling with addiction, or living with uncertainty after a loss, this podcast explores how to ...
