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 52 - A Year of Giving Grief Grace: What No One Tells You About Starting a Grief Podcast
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One year. 52 episodes. 62 countries and territories. 454 cities. Thank you for a year of grace, gratitude, and being part of this grief journey.
In this special solo anniversary episode, Lisa Hartung pauses to celebrate what Giving Grief Grace has become. She reflects honestly on the time commitment, what it gave back, and who the show supports.
Lisa shares the origin story behind the podcast: the week her firstborn arrived was the same week her mother, Emily, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given a year to live. What followed was a year of caring for a newborn and a dying parent. It was also the birth of a mission to make sure no one had to navigate grief alone.
In this milestone episode, Lisa reflects on:
- The guests who shaped year one: from hospice nurses and end-of-life doulas to grief counselors, artists, authors, and cancer survivors
- The most downloaded episode (Emily’s Final Wish: A Visit to Monet’s Garden)
- The very real, unglamorous side of solo podcasting (including a toilet overflow, two sick kids, and a husband out of town)
- What grief has taught her about loneliness, showing up, and becoming your own cheerleader
- What’s ahead for Season 2: retreats, community events, animal grief, and more
If you’ve been listening since episode one, thank you! If you've been a guest on the show, THANK YOU! If you’re brand new, welcome to the community. Either way, you belong here.
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Special thanks to:
Podcast Editor Jacqueline van Bierk of Pink Star Music
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