Grief Observed Podcast
Grief Observed Podcast is a series where real people in different stages of life share their personal experiences with grief. The host, Brad Morrell, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in grief counseling. He guides heartfelt conversations, offering listeners a window into the diverse ways individuals process and navigate the complexities of loss. Through these stories, the podcast aims to provide comfort, solace, and a sense of shared understanding for those grappling with their own grief.
Episodes
Jul 18, 2025
Jul 18, 2025
1 hr 3 min
My guest today is Elissa Laing. She is a widow, but happily remarried, and is passionate about sharing her journey of growth.
Blog: https://medium.com/@ElissaLaingTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@unscriptedgraceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/unscriptedgrace
Website: www.unscriptedgrace.com
Email: elissa@unscriptedgrace.com
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Jul 8, 2025
Jul 8, 2025
49 min
My guest today is Anna Lembke is professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine and chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. A clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries.
Website: https://www.annalembke.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dopamine-Nation-Finding-Balance-Indulgence/dp/1524746746
Workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Official-Dopamine-Nation-Workbook-Indulgence/dp/0593476212
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If you would like to join me on an episode, find me at:
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Jun 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
1 hr 6 min
My guest today is author Jonathan Foster who is here today to speak about the loss of his daughter.
Website: https://www.jonathanfosteronline.com/
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If you would like to join me on an episode, find me at:
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Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
50 min
My guest today is Dianne Namm. She is a playwright, screenwriter, director, producer, and author. She is here today to speak about her new book “What Happens After”.
Website: https://www.dianenamm.com/
Book Website: https://whathappensafter.store/
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If you would like to join me on an episode, find me at:
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Jun 5, 2025
Jun 5, 2025
54 min
My guest today is Kendelle Phillips. She speaks about the traumatic loss of her son Zeppelin.
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grieving.zeppelin
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If you would like to join me on an episode, find me at:
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May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025
1 hr 57 sec
My guest today is General Manager Shelby Davis from Eternal Reefs. Eternal Reefs is part of the most experienced and professional reef building team in the world. An Eternal Reef is created when a person’s cremated remains are incorporated into a gigantic “reef ball”.
Website: https://www.eternalreefs.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eternalreefs
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eternal-reefs-inc./
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-LMhHkWhmEQwp0oVWKWXfQ
Email: info@eternalreefs.com
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If you would like to join me on an episode, find me at:
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May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025
58 min
My guest today is Lisa Bogatin from AfterTalk.
Website: https://www.aftertalk.com/
Book: https://www.routledge.com/Living-Beyond-Loss-Questions-and-Answers-About-Grief-and-Bereavement/Neimeyer/p/book/9780367143480?srsltid=AfmBOoowfyFfyokOyzcv8VkucHorM8rDAKLwSjEPHe7ULu8ydw8WNGca
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If you would like to join me on an episode, find me at:
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May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
55 min
My guest today is Jennifer Schrappe. She is Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 20 years of experience. With a heart rooted in serving others, she specializes in issues of trauma and emotional woundedness.
Website: https://www.jenniferschrappe.com/
Instagram: @jenniferschrappelpcc
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If you would like to join me on an episode, find me at:
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griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com
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Grief Observed Podcast Disclosure
This podcast is intended to give general information, insights, and strategies for managing grief. This podcast is not intended to diagnose or treat any mental disorder. If you are experiencing grief or a mental health condition, we encourage listeners to seek professional help when necessary.
For anything immediate, dial or text 988 for Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Anyone who is struggling can use this service, whether it be someone who is depressed, needs to talk, or is contemplating suicide. The crisis counselors are here to listen and support you through whatever difficult times you may be facing.