Grief is the New Normal Podcast with Dr. Heather Taylor

Grief is the New Normal Podcast with Dr. Heather Taylor

Hosted by: Dr. Heather Taylor, PsyD, Psychologist

Grief is the New Normal is a podcast for anyone who has ever lost something that mattered. Hosted by Dr. Heather Taylor, licensed psychologist and grief specialist, the show brings honest, science-grounded grief...

Episodes

Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S2E34 Not Everyone Brings Casseroles, How to Support Someone Who's Grieving

Season #2 Episode #34

Supporting Grievers: How to Show Up and Stay Present In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, focuses on how to support someone who is grieving....
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S2E33 The Grief You Don’t See: Healing After Sexual Assault With Kristina Spurlock, LMHC, on EMDR, justice, and rebuilding identity after trauma.

Season #2 Episode #33

*Trigger Warning: Sensitive Content Ahead In this episode of Grief is the New Normal (Episode 33), we speak with Kristina Spurlock, LMHC, about the deeply personal and painful realities of sexual assault trauma and...
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S2E32 The Politics of Grief: How We Mourn While Fighting Back

Season #2 Episode #32

Collective Grief: Navigating Pain in a Troubled World In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor discusses the concept of collective grief, highlighting the emotional toll of societal and...
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S2E31 How Do You Heal What Was Never Held? Perinatal Loss with Caitlin Silverstein, LCSW

Season #2 Episode #31

Navigating Perinatal Loss: A Deep Dive with Caitlin Silverstein, LCSW In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal', Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, converses with Caitlin Silverstein,...
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S2E30 After the Kids Leave, The Grief No One Talks About

Season #2 Episode #30

Navigating Empty Nest Grief: Identity, Transitions, and Self-Compassion In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, delves into the complex emotions...
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S2E29 The Bridge Through Grief: A Lifespan Approach with Moira Khan of Griefspan

Season #2 Episode #29

Navigating Grief: A Conversation with Moira Khan of Griefspan In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, welcomes Moira Khan, an international grief...
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S2E28 Acknowledging the Unacknowledged: Navigating Disenfranchised Grief

Season #2 Episode #28

Understanding and Validating Disenfranchised Grief In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, addresses the topic of disenfranchised grief. This...
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S2E27 Modern Loss and the Long Arc of Grief: Rebecca Soffer on What It Really Means to Live with Loss

Season #2 Episode #27

Grief, Humor, and the Long Arc of Healing: A Conversation with Rebecca Soffer of Modern Loss In this episode of Grief is the New Normal, Dr. Heather Taylor talks with Rebecca Soffer, the co-founder of the Modern Loss...
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S2E26 Expectations vs. Reality: The Grief No One Talks About

Season #2 Episode #26

Grieving Unmet Expectations: Navigating Life's Unexpected Turns In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, addresses the often-overlooked grief of...
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S2E25 Mother's Day Series, For the Ones Mothering Through Infertility & Loss

Season #2 Episode #25

Navigating Mother's Day Part 2: A Guide for Those Grieving Invisible Losses  In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor addresses the unique challenges faced by individuals grieving on Mother's...
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S2E24 Mother's Day Series, For the Ones Missing Their Mom on Mother's Day

Season #2 Episode #24

Navigating Mother's Day Amidst Grief: Part One In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, discusses the complexities and emotional challenges that...
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Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S2E23 The Unspoken Grief of Retirement: Redefining Purpose and Identity

Season #1 Episode #23

Navigating the Emotional Terrain of Retirement In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor explores the often overlooked grief associated with retirement. She delves into the identity shift and...
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