Showing Up for Other People who are Grieving: The Friendship IRL Podcast

My conversation with Alex Alexander, the host of the Friendship IRL Podcast

Alex Alexander is an expert in friendships, meaningful powerful connections between people who can rely on one another. Alex believes that a healthy support system is the ultimate self-care and I do too.

Here’s how Alex introduces the episode:

As you probably know by now, I’m no stranger to grief. My mom passed away when I was 13. It’s the club nobody wants to be a part of.

Today I’m with Aly Bird, a coach, therapist-in-training, and the author of Grief Ally, about teaching people how to support their loved ones through the long haul of grief, which she knows about all too well, having lost her husband to a hiking accident back in 2019.

When Aly’s inquiry showed up in my inbox, I couldn’t have said yes to having her on the show any faster. It’s exactly the kind of conversation I want to have on here. Grief hits people differently every time, and to be frank, it never goes away. It’s been 20 years since I lost my mom, and I still have moments of grief.

In this episode, Aly and I cover it all, from showing up for grieving loved ones to remembering that all kinds of emotions can exist simultaneously – and how, sometimes, the best thing to do is surrender and let yourself feel all the feels.

Go listen to the episode on your favorite listening platform.

If you liked this episode, here are some things you can do:

  1. If you like the podcast you can subscribe on your preferred listening service.
  2. Share this episode with folks who would find it meaningful (If you share it on social tag Aly (@thealybird) & Alex (@itsalexalexander) so we can see it!
  3. Go grab a copy of Grief Ally so you can learn more about how to be one!

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