# 234. The Shame Spiral: Why We Can Feel Behind In Grief

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Podcast: [Life With Grief Podcast | Grief Support Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/life-with-grief-podcast-grief-support-podcast-7119643)
Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:00+00:00
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Drop me a message or voice note! In today's episode of Mourning Sips and Soul Shifts, I'm talking about something I don't think gets named enough in grief: the shame spiral. That heavy feeling of watching everyone around you move forward—working, laughing, planning vacations—while you're still carrying the weight of your loss. If you've ever asked yourself "why am I not further along by now?", this episode is for you. We dig into: ✨ Why grief comes with a hidden layer of shame, and why that ...

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