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Good Grief Believer

Good Grief Believer

Hosted by: Julie Craig

Hosted by the compassionate voice of Julie Craig (M.A., Theology and Leadership, Gonzaga University), the Good Grief Believer Podcast offers a safe and relatable space where you'll find solace, support, and practical...

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044 - The Veil is Thin with Tia Smith

In this heartfelt episode, host Julie Craig welcomes Tia Smith, podcaster of "The Thinning of the Veil," to discuss the profound journey of grief. Tia shares her personal experiences with loss, including the...
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043 - Making New Memories with Julie Craig

Today I asked my husband Michael to join me to have a brief discussion about the benefit of making new memories after a significant loss. This was prompted by my discussion with my friend Brianna, who was diagnosed a...
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042 - Highlights - Dancing with Grief

Host Julie Craig sits down with the inspiring Brianna Olson, who shares her journey navigating life with ALS. Brianna reflects on her experiences with grief—both from her past and present—and how it intertwines with...
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042 - Dancing with Grief with Breanna Olson

Host Julie Craig sits down with the inspiring Brianna Olson, who shares her journey navigating life with ALS. Brianna reflects on her experiences with grief—both from her past and present—and how it intertwines with...
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041 - Highlights - In Case of Traumatic Death: Be More Human

In this week's highlight episode, I've put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Mindy Jackson and other of my guests who have had the heartbreaking yet eye-opening experience of going through...
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041 - In Case of Traumatic Death: Be More Human

Host Julie Craig welcomes Mindy Jackson, who openly shares her journey through the profound grief following the suicide of her husband, Sean. Mindy reflects on her family's struggle, the unexpected challenges of...
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040 - Love Notes from Heaven with Julie Craig

In this heartfelt episode, Julie Craig explores the concept of "love notes from heaven" and how they manifest in our lives after loss. Through touching stories, she shares how signs like butterflies, meaningful songs,...
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039 - Highlights - Is There No Other Way?

In this week's highlight episode, I've put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Analee Byers and other of my guests who have had the heartbreaking yet eye-opening experience of going through...
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039 - Grief is not a sprint—it’s a marathon with Analee Byers

In this heartfelt episode of Good Grief Believer, host Julie Craig sits down with Annalee Byers, a remarkable mother who shares her journey of love and loss following the passing of her son, Micah. Annalee opens up...
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038 - Valentine's Day - Season 2 Introduction

In this season, we’re excited to introduce Chris Frazier, a certified bereavement doula, who will co-host and bring her expertise to our discussions. Together, we’ll explore ways to grieve well, maintain hope, and...
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037 - How Do I Make It Through The Holidays? - with Julie Craig and Guests

Merry Christmas. I know the holidays can be a very difficult time for grief, and today we're doing a special episode about how we have coped with grief during the holidays. I invited some of my previous guests to...
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036 - Losing My Parents As a Teen with Margaret Vidmar & Marci Smith

Today I'm joined by Margaret and her niece Marci. Margaret is also the sister of Marci's mother, who passed away when Marci was just a teen. I'm so grateful that they came in here to talk, Margaret has been a friend...
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