Let's complete our first season of Keep Grief Weird with a RECAP! Fear not, we'll be back. In this episode, Tracy and MC explore various themes surrounding nostalgia, childhood memories, and the complexities of grief. They reflect on their favorite TV shows as 80s kids, the impact of memory on grief, and the importance of humor in healing. Their discussion also touches on celebrity scandals, personal growth through grief, and the significance of listener engagement. As they recap their podcast season, they share insights from their episodes and express excitement for future topics, including the weirdness of grief and woo-woo stories. Stay tuned for Season 2!

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In this conversation, the MC and Tracy explore the complexities of grief, focusing on the process of finding meaning after loss- the 6th stage of grief (thanks to David Kessler!). They share personal stories, discuss misconceptions about grief, and emphasize the importance of storytelling and legacy. The conversation highlights how grief can lead to personal growth and the significance of humor and nostalgia in navigating loss. Take a trip down memory lane with them as they reminisce about doll houses and American Girl dolls. Check out⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Keep Grief Weird on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive episode notes, resources, and opportunities to connect!

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MC and Tracy kick things off with a fun chat about the joys of compression socks and readers (because we're all about comfort here), before diving into the real stuff — grief myths! Wasn't grief already hard enough without a bunch of myths? Yes. Yes, it was.

First on the chopping block is the idea that “time heals all wounds.” Yeah, not so much. Grief isn’t something you just “get over” with time—it’s a lifelong thing, and that’s totally okay. They also debunk the myth that kids don’t grieve. Spoiler: they do, duh. Next, they tackle the whole “the first year is the hardest” myth. Guess what? That’s not a one-size-fits-all truth either. Grief’s timeline is different for everyone. They also bust the myth that you’ll eventually go back to being the “old you” after healing. Truth is, grief changes you — and that’s part of the process. Oh, and about therapy? Not all therapists are created equal, so finding the right one is key.

In the final part, they keep things real and hilarious as always, mixing in stories about dental work and angels (yes, it all connects!). They chat about how grief isn’t just endless tears —it can come with moments of laughter too. And angels.

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Music kindly provided by⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tom Rosenthal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The song excerpted at the beginning and end of each episode is "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have We Met Before? feat. Fenne Lily"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from the album⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Z-Sides⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, released in 2018.

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