The Five Stages of Grief: Understanding Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance

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GRIEF: Let's Make Sense of This Sh*t

Let's Work This Sh*t Out

21 episodes

4 months ago

Grief is messy, confusing, and at times, downright overwhelming. But you don’t have to navigate it alone. Grief: Let’s Make Sense of This Sht* is a podcast series designed to guide you through the complexities of loss with compassion, honesty, and a little bit of humor.

Each main episode dives deep into specific aspects of grief, from navigating the emotional rollercoaster to finding healthy ways to cope. We share real-life stories, research-backed tools, and practical strategies that you can apply at your own pace.

Alongside the main episodes, our “5 Mins Out” bonus segments offer quick, actionable tips for when you need immediate relief. Whether you're grieving a loved one, the end of a relationship, or any significant loss, this podcast is here to remind you that it's okay to feel however you're feeling—and that healing is possible, one step at a time.

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The Five Stages of Grief: Understanding Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance

GRIEF: Let's Make Sense of This Sh*t

50 minutes

5 months ago

The Five Stages of Grief: Understanding Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance

In this episode, Dylan gently guides listeners through the five stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—exploring how these experiences shape our healing journeys. With warmth, humor, and deep empathy, Dylan unpacks what these stages look and feel like in real life, drawing on heartfelt stories from listeners and his own lived experience. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “doing grief right,” or if your feelings don’t seem to fit the script, this conversation is for you. You’ll discover why grief isn’t a linear checklist, why it loops and surprises us, and how to move through it with compassion and self-acceptance.

Key Takeaways
• The five stages of grief are not linear steps
• Denial protects us until we’re ready to face reality
• Anger and bargaining are natural responses to loss
• Depression is part of loving deeply, not a failure
• Acceptance means learning to live alongside your loss

What You’ll Discover
• How real people experience the stages of grief
• Ways to honor your grief without judgment
• Strategies for coping when you feel stuck
• Why it’s okay to revisit stages at any time
• Where to find support and additional resources

Resources Mentioned
• On Grief and Grieving by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and David Kessler
• The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O’Connor
• Grief.com (support and resources)
• Therapy for Grief and Loss (psychologytoday.com)

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Next week, we’ll dive into practical and emotional grief support: what helps, what doesn’t, and how to ask for what you need. Join us as we explore the many ways to build a support system for yourself or someone you love.

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