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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Special thanks to:

Podcast Editor Jacqueline van Bierk of Pink Star Music

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