{"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":"When Life Throws You Into a New Room: How Grief Changes Who You Are - 28","slug":"when-life-throws-you-into-a-new-room-how-grief-changes-who-you-are-28","published_at":"2026-06-23T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/enduring-grief-7052084/when-life-throws-you-into-a-new-room-how-grief-changes-who-you-are-28","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/enduring-grief-7052084","url":"https://enduring-grief.captivate.fm/episode/when-life-throws-you-into-a-new-room-how-grief-changes-who-you-are-28","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/004ca7dd-98ec-45c7-92c1-363dd239d03d.mp3","summary":"What happens when the life you knew disappears, but you still have to wake up and live the next day? In this heartfelt episode of Enduring Grief , Sarah Peterson sits with Marlis and Dean for an honest conversation about identity, loss, and the painful moments when life no longer feels familiar. They talk about illness, parenting through hardship, losing roles that once defined them, and learning to live in “new rooms” after grief changes everything. Through personal stories, gentle humor, and deep wisdom, they explore how sadness can slowly make room for gratitude, love, and meaning. This episode offers comfort for anyone facing a major life change, reminding listeners that they do not have to like the loss to keep moving toward what matters most. Episode highlights: (2:38) When life no longer feels like your life (3:02) Losing the expected version of motherhood (6:09) Illness, identity loss, and career grief (9:00) How roles change through every stage of life (15:18) Why grief may always be present (18:00) Feeling lost when old guideposts disappear (23:32) Redefining yourself after loss (28:53) One small step toward what matters most (30:19) Entering the “new room” after grief (36:07) Why we cannot return to the old rooms (41:26) Choosing one guidepost for today 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? Leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform—it helps others discover these stories of healing. And if this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might benefit. 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