This week’s episode starts off light and full of laughter — from Halloween weekend stories and a food truck festival to comfort-food confessions (yes, Dolcie’s in a sourdough era and Tristen’s cosmic apples are truly out of this world). But midway through, the tone shifts as we dive into the complex and deeply human experience of anticipatory grief — the grief that begins before loss actually happens. Dolcie shares what it was like to love and grieve her mom at the same time, finding moments of joy and connection while knowing her time was limited. Tristen opens up about how anticipatory grief shows up in her romantic relationships and in her ongoing search for stability after so many unexpected life changes. Together, we talk about how hard it can be to hold space for both joy and sorrow — and how learning self-regulation, co-regulation, and mindfulness in the present moment can help us move through grief with compassion and grace. If you’ve ever felt guilty for feeling happy while grieving, or struggled to stay grounded when the fear of loss takes over, this conversation is for you.