{"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":"Living With Schizophrenia, Grief, and Hope: Brad’s Story of Rebuilding After Diagnosis - 30","slug":"living-with-schizophrenia-grief-and-hope-brad-s-story-of-rebuilding-after-diagnosis-30","published_at":"2026-07-07T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/enduring-grief-7052084/living-with-schizophrenia-grief-and-hope-brad-s-story-of-rebuilding-after-diagnosis-30","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/enduring-grief-7052084","url":"https://enduring-grief.captivate.fm/episode/living-with-schizophrenia-grief-and-hope-brads-story-of-rebuilding-after-diagnosis","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9f11844b-3085-4c05-a4e8-03bf27f4aa92.mp3","summary":"What happens when grief is not tied to death, but to the life you thought you were going to have? In this honest and moving episode of Enduring Grief, Sarah sits down with Brad to talk about living with schizophrenia, losing confidence, facing stigma, and rebuilding a meaningful life one day at a time. Brad shares how medication, therapy, community, nature, and self-awareness have helped him accept his diagnosis without letting it define him. Together, they explore grief as the loss of dreams, identity, relationships, and independence, while also holding onto hope. This conversation is a caring reminder that healing takes effort, support matters, and even on the hardest days, tomorrow can still be different. Episode highlights: (0:00) Learning to let go and trust life (1:06) Expanding grief beyond death (2:15) Brad’s story of living with schizophrenia (4:35) Diagnosis, lost dreams, and rebuilding (6:48) Reality, medication, and personal responsibility (10:23) Grieving hopes, dreams, and former expectations (13:07) Mental health stigma and loss of relationships (16:41) The role of family, therapy, and community support (20:24) What Brad would tell his younger self (21:48) Relax, let go, and keep going (26:22) How to support someone facing serious mental illness (31:03) Growth through pain, support, and time (34:08) Journaling, tracking progress, and finding hope Connect with Sarah: ✅ Instagram: instagram.com/clearmourning ✅ Official Website: clearmourning.org Follow us on Instagram: @ClearMourning Stay inspired with daily reflections, quotes on healing, and behind-the-scenes content from the podcast. Love What You Hear? 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