Giving Grief Grace, a Grief Podcast for the Sandwich Generation
Loss changes everything. But it doesn't have to have the last word. Giving Grief Grace is a podcast dedicated to those in the throes of caregiving and loss with honest, compassionate conversations about grief, healing, and what it means to keep living after loss. Hosted by Lisa Hartung, a speaker, HR professional, and fellow griever, each episode creates space for the stories we don't always know how to tell.
From disenfranchised and hidden grief, to grieving while parenting, to the ways men experience loss differently, to the unexpected power of creativity and legacy, this show covers grief in all its forms. Featuring expert guests, real stories, and practical tools you can use right now.
If you've lost someone you love or are in the throes of caregiving, you belong here.
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Giving Grief Grace, a Grief Podcast for the Sandwich Generation
Episode 29 - Finding Support Through Grief: Navigating Work, Parenting, and Identity After Loss
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This week, we explore what it means to navigate grief while juggling work, caregiving, motherhood, and identity shifts. Sarah Kagan of Keriah Grief Coaching shares the story of losing her mother to pancreatic cancer, how returning to work without acknowledgment magnified her pain, and the moment she realized her life no longer aligned with who she was becoming.
Together, we talk about the “double loss” that comes with caregiving, how grief support in the workplace could improve, and how questioning your purpose after loss is actually a natural part of healing. Sarah also introduces the Jewish mourning ritual of Keriah, symbolizing both the tearing open of the heart and the invitation for community support, and how it inspired her to create Keriah Grief Coaching.
This episode is for anyone navigating loss, feeling unseen in their workplace, wondering who they are now, or seeking meaningful grief support in community. You’ll leave with validation, perspective, and the reminder that you don’t have to grieve alone.
If you'd like to work with Sarah, she's here for you for 1:1, community, or corporate support at www.keriahcoaching.com.
She's hosting a Grief Reframe on December 8, 2025.
Join her 6-week In Conversation grief cohort to discover the grief archetypes (the Philosopher, Storyteller, Builder, Guardian, and Performer), and discover the healing way community supports and uplifts. The next session kicks off on January 15, 2026!
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LinkedIn: Sarah Kagan
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