In this episode, Kelly interviews Hyedi Nelson about her love and grief over the last ten years for her son Charlie who was born and died on July 3rd. We know significant loss takes a lifetime to integrate. Hyedi beautifully shares her authenti

Deeply Grieving: Pet Loss

Feb 8th, 2024 26m 7s

In this episode, Kelly sits down with her guest Karen, who recently lost her dog, Luna. Luna died suddenly, and unexpectedly, which made dealing with the grief very difficult at ﬁrst. Karen beautifully shares how her deep love for Luna has also

Average Grieving? Honor However You Are

Jan 9th, 2024 58m 8s

In this episode, Bryan Piatt https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/take-what-serves-leave-the-rest/id1591101308 and I sat down with Colleen Lindstrom https://www.thebronzemedallife.com/ from The Bronze Medal Life. Colleen shares her belief abou

Love Is Medicine

Oct 30th, 2023 19m 8s

In this episode, Kelly speaks about the violence we are experiencing all over the world. Thisepisode is in response to the multiple messages and notes she received from families feelingoverwhelmed in their own traumas from the mass shooting i

No Timelines in Grieving

Jul 18th, 2023 20m 54s

In this episode, Kelly talks about timelines in grief and essentially how there are none. We live in a society, however, that has set up rules and judgments about grief. There are many factors to consider that are gently addressed in this episo

I’M Not Losing IT

May 9th, 2023 27m 37s

In this episode, Kelly and Bryan Piatt speak about the way in which we shame ourselves for having natural human emotions to something that is difficult. People often refer to themselves as “losing it” when they have intense emotions. We want to

Complicated and Disenfranchised Grief

Mar 23rd, 2023 36m 39s

In this episode, Kelly is joined by esteemed psychotherapist, Douglas Jensen, LICSW, BCD as they talk about complicated and disenfranchised grief.There are so many expectations placed on us around grief. We are often judged for how we grieve. W

The Dying Teach Us How To Live

Feb 23rd, 2023 28m 49s

The Dying Teach Us How To Live

“You are Safe:” Messages to Our Younger Selves

Feb 13th, 2023 33m 38s

Kelly sits down with Bryan Piatt, breathwork facilitator, mental health advocate and graduate student in Mental Health Counseling, as they discuss Bryan’s panic attack as a twelve year old and a lifelong of healing and learning. We discuss thin

The Widowed Dancer: Experiencing All Emotions After Loss

Dec 1st, 2022 30m 49s

In this episode, Kelly interviews Bryan Martin aka Sealionbryan on social media. Bryan became a widower several years ago after his partner Clayton died from liver failure. Bryan does a beautiful job of speaking from his perspective about grief

Children and Grief

Nov 9th, 2022 27m 31s

In this episode, sponsored by Brighter Days Family Grief Center, www.brighterdaysgriefcenter.org, Kelly interviews Dr. Donna Shuurman, Ed.D, F.T. from Dougy Center www.dougy.org. Dr. Shuurman shares beautiful ways to speak to children/teens abo

The Power of Vulnerability

Sep 13th, 2022 29m 39s

In this Episode, Kelly talks with Bryan Piatt, Mental Health Advocate and Podcast Host of “Take What Serves, Leave The Rest.” They have a heartfelt and real discussion about being Vulnerable and the power it has to help us heal. Kelly and Bryan

ALL Grief Matters

Aug 7th, 2022 19m 14s

In this episode Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, your podcast host, introduces the new format for season 4 episode 1. Kelly talks about how all grief matters and that if you feel a reaction to a loss, no matter how big or small, it is valid. Society tri

When Grief Is Complicated

Dec 18th, 2021 22m 8s

In this episode, Jeffrey and Kelly have a candid conversation about the grief that doesn’t often get talked about. What do we do if we are relieved the person no longer is living because they hurt us so much? Or if we are estranged? There are t

Sibling Loss: The Forgotten Grievers

Nov 15th, 2021 31m 42s

In this episode Kelly and Jeffrey are joined by Jordan Kilber and Jess Paschke, who lost their sister Jenna suddenly to a brain tumor. It is beautiful how they talk so lovingly about Jenna. They give us helpful and practical suggestions on how

Anticipatory Grief

Oct 24th, 2021 20m 37s

In this episode, Jeffrey & Kelly talk about the important opportunities that are present when we know the loss of someone we love is inevitable. We are invited to care for our loved one and ourselves with compassion during terminal illness and

Our Loved One‘s Belongings

Sep 15th, 2021 24m 11s

In this episode Jeffrey and Kelly have a non-threatening, honest conversation about how to handle the possessions of our loved ones after a death. These are tender times that require us to assess each situation case-by-case. There are no hard a

Dating After Loss

Jul 31st, 2021 26m 35s

In this episode Jeffrey and Kelly talk about what to consider when dating after a loss such as a death, divorce or breakup.There is not necessarily a right or wrong way to date -- or a timeline for deciding when to start dating again. Kelly sh

Communicating with Our Loved Ones at the End

Jun 24th, 2021 24m 47s

In this episode Kelly and Jeffrey have a beautiful conversation about ways to connect and communicate when our loved ones are dying and very near the end of life. Letting go can be a very sad and scary time for many people. We hope that this ep

A Space to Grieve

May 22nd, 2021 21m 30s

In this episode, Kelly and Jeffrey speak about the importance of have a designated space to BE with our grief. Cemeteries are not for everyone. Listen to hear ways to honor yourself and your loved one who has died. Today, we have so many option

Is What I'm Doing Enough?

Apr 10th, 2021 27m 33s

In this episode, Jeffrey and Kelly talk about how profound moments of perspective and gratitude are for our happiness. Kelly shares a beautiful story about a woman she worked with that sheds light on what it means to truly be in the now. We oft

Compassion Through Struggle

Mar 4th, 2021 31m 15s

Jeffrey and Kelly welcome Bryan Piatt back for the second time to continue a conversation on how important it is to have compassion for ourselves. All too often we shame ourselves for the natural experience of being human. We must allow for gra

Exploring Therapy

Jan 22nd, 2021 35m 22s

In today’s episode, Kelly and Jeffrey talk about mental health with Josh Ward, creative designer, writer and founder of the YupItsJosh Podcast. Over the past several months, the world has experienced a greater need for telemedicine to provide m

Words to Live By

Jan 4th, 2021 18m 57s

A perfect way to start off the new year of 2021! In this episode, Jeffrey and Kelly talk about the importance of the words we speak to ourselves and others. A mantra is a word or set of words that serve as reminders of what matters -- to help k

The Ritual of Goodbye

Dec 21st, 2020 24m 44s

In this episode, Kelly and Jeffrey chat with Mike O’Connell, Licensed Funeral Director & owner of O’Connell Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services in Hudson, Wisconsin. We discuss the importance of the goodbye ritual. Mike shares his exper