{"podcast":{"title":"Enduring Grief","slug":"enduring-grief-7052084","podcast_index_feed_id":7052084,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/enduring-grief/","website_url":"https://enduring-grief.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/60109385-9eed-4e96-bd3c-4fb058cba501/h7Hzcd56Bxh_ir0szRGZbGqo.jpg","author":"Sarah Peterson, LCSW |Fellow Griever| Founder of Clear Mourning, a nonprofit dedicated to shifting the culture of grieving| experienced in hospice care| Familiar with Grief and Loss","episode_count":32,"summary":"Enduring Grief - “Healing Practices & True Stories of Living After Loss\" is a compassionate and insightful podcast dedicated to exploring the true nature of grief and loss. Hosted by Sarah Peterson, LCSW, along with frequent guests Dr. Marlis Beier and Dr. Dean Sharpe, both seasoned physicians who have spent their lives caring for others, including grievers. This podcast roots into the complex and often misunderstood journey of grieving. Through real stories, honest conversations, and expert insights, we uncover the realities of living with loss, challenging the traditional stages of grief and embracing the full spectrum of emotions that come with it. Whether you're navigating your own grief or supporting someone through theirs, \"Enduring Grief\" offers a space to find connection, comfort, healing practices, and practical guidance. Each episode brings a blend of personal experiences, therapeutic practices, and discussions on how to cope with the everyday challenges of loss. From answering the simple yet loaded question, \"How are you?\" to exploring the deeper emotional waves that come with grieving, we aim to support you through every step of living after loss. Join us weekly as we…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T20:19:49.304634+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/enduring-grief-7052084"},"episode":{"title":"How Brennan Wood Understands & Helps Kids out with Childhood Grief -12","slug":"how-brennan-wood-understands-helps-kids-out-with-childhood-grief-12","published_at":"2025-05-13T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/enduring-grief-7052084/how-brennan-wood-understands-helps-kids-out-with-childhood-grief-12","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/enduring-grief-7052084","url":"https://enduring-grief.captivate.fm/episode/childhood-grief","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e92ca7d7-0187-43b1-a30f-7ce4d11e3ad6.mp3","summary":"On this episode, Sarah Peterson sits down with Brennan Wood to talk about her childhood loss and how it inspired her life’s work with the Dougy Center. If you’re curious about how children process grief differently than adults and why it’s vital to have specialized grief resources, this is the episode for you. Discover why peer support makes a lasting difference, how our culture sometimes gets grief “wrong,” and what families truly need after a loss. The conversation also addresses misconceptions—like grief as a disorder—and spotlights the #UnderstandGrief movement to build wider community awareness. Thoughtful, honest, and full of hopeful moments, this episode offers resources and encouragement for anyone walking the path of bereavement or wanting to better support grieving children and families. Brennan Wood is the Executive Director of the Dougy Center, a nationally recognized leader in childhood bereavement. After experiencing the death of her own mother at age twelve, Brennan has dedicated her career to supporting grieving children and families. She is the author of A Kids Book About Grief and a recent TEDxPortland speaker, sharing her personal story and insights to help create a more compassionate world for grieving kids. Connect with Brennan Wood: Instagram - @thedougycenter Website: dougy.org Relevant Content for Their Work: Grief support programming and innovations under Brennan’s leadership Community events, fundraisers, and awareness campaigns Educational resources on understanding and supporting grief, especially for children and families. Sarah Peterson is a licensed clinical social worker with over 13 years of experience in medical social work, hospice care and in private practice. As the founder of Clear Mourning, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sh…","meta_description":"On this episode, Sarah Peterson sits down with Brennan Wood to talk about her childhood loss and how it inspired her life’s work with the Dougy Center. 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