{"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":"Redefining Forgiveness while Grieving: Making Peace with the Past -13","slug":"redefining-forgiveness-while-grieving-making-peace-with-the-past-13","published_at":"2025-05-20T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/enduring-grief-7052084/redefining-forgiveness-while-grieving-making-peace-with-the-past-13","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/enduring-grief-7052084","url":"https://enduring-grief.captivate.fm/episode/making-peace","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f6e37aab-4281-4e7d-8624-fafe70737e8e.mp3","summary":"This episode is Part 1 of a special two-part series exploring the messy, powerful, and deeply human experience of forgiveness. Host Sarah Peterson is joined by returning guests Dr. Marlis Beier and Dr. Dean Sharpe for an honest conversation about what forgiveness really means—beyond clichés and simple answers. Together, they explore the emotional and psychological layers of forgiving others, forgiving yourself, and even questioning if forgiveness is always necessary for healing after loss. From personal reflections to practical metaphors and insights, this episode offers a compassionate look at how forgiveness can shape grief, growth, and inner peace—while also honoring that the path forward is different for everyone. Whether you’re a caregiver, supporting someone through bereavement, or looking for new grief resources, this conversation offers hope, practical coping strategies, and permission to forge your own path forward. Instagram: @clearmourning Official Website: clearmourning.org 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 shifting the culture of grief through innovation, support, and awareness, Sarah brings a deep understanding of grief and loss to her work. Her personal experiences, including the tragic loss of her two-year-old daughter and father, have profoundly shaped her mission to provide compassionate support to others navigating grief. Sarah holds a Master of Social Work from Portland State University and has extensive experience in both private practice and nonprofit leadership. She also serves as an adjunct instructor at Portland State, runs her own private practice, and provides…","meta_description":"This episode is Part 1 of a special two-part series exploring the messy, powerful, and deeply human experience of forgiveness. Host Sarah Peterson is join…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2492,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/enduring-grief-7052084/episodes/redefining-forgiveness-while-grieving-making-peace-with-the-past-13/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/enduring-grief-7052084/redefining-forgiveness-while-grieving-making-peace-with-the-past-13.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}