In this episode of Growing Up Grieving, we sit down with Stephanie Swanson Chang — a writer, mother, and advocate who is not afraid to speak her mind about grief. She shares bold and poignant insights into navigating child loss on TikTok and social media, often breaking the silence around a topic so many find too heavy to talk about.

Stephanie opens up about losing her son Joshua, and explains how her grief journey has reshaped her life. She shares what’s helped her through the hardest moments, including the power of grief journaling — a practice she now teaches in workshops to help other bereaved parents process their loss.

What makes Stephanie’s voice so powerful is the way she balances raw honesty with hope. She doesn’t shy away from the hardest truths of grief, but she also offers practical ways of coping and moving forward — reminding us there can still be connection, meaning, and small moments of healing.

Even in the heaviness of grief, Stephanie brings honesty, warmth, and a little bit of laughter…

And for the first time, we play Speak Your Griefy Truth — a new segment where guests draw two random grief-related questions and share candid reflections about their grief.

Growing Up Grieving Podcast - a place where grief is complicated, humor is necessary, and speaking your griefy truth is always encouraged!