The Grief Journal: The Unwritten Pages of My Grief Journey

A podcast that takes you through my grief journey, while providing healing and support for both the grievers and their friends and family.

The Grief Journal Presents: Bigger Than Bereavement

Bigger Than Bereavement is a collection of poems surrounding the topic of grief. From yearning to celebrate loved ones to finding strength in our grief and everything in between, this episode serves as a reminder that all feelings surrounding grief - whether they be anger or contentment - are all valid and normal.

05-11
14:19

Tae’Lor, What Are You Doing This Weekend?

In this mini episode, I take you through what the week leading to Mother’s Day was like for me, and provide encouragement on how to celebrate Mother’s Day as someone going through grief!

05-12
11:44

Episode 53: Broken Mirror

On this episode, I talk about the grief of having a distorted image of myself and a helpful trick that I’ve used to overcome it.

09-23
15:26

Episode 52: Acceptance Speech

In this episode, I discuss winning an award for Best Podcast, the week leading up to the award show, and my feelings throughout the whole process!

08-06
20:14

Episode 51: Daddy Issues

Father’s Day can be hard for many people. Sit down and listen to the struggles Isaac Freeman and Jonathan M. Jackson faced growing up without having their fathers present and how they persevered through their “Daddy Issues” and became the men they are today!

06-30
33:36

Episode 47: Silence is Golden

On this episode, I pass the pen to guest host Elder Monique Hardman as speaks on how she moved forward and navigated herself through healing.

04-26
18:49

Episode 49: A Mile In My Shoes

“WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES!” This week we welcome back Monique Hardman! She’s speaks on how personal experience shaped her and made her who she is today!

04-23
17:02

Episode 48: FYI

Join Tae'Lor Landa and Jonathan Jackson as they dive into talking about the happy times they cherish. Join them in traveling back down memory lane.

04-16
16:54

Episode 46: We Need To Talk

On this week's episode, I pass the pen to guest hosts Jonathan Jackson and Isaac Freeman as they discuss the almost demise of their friendship. *Episode does include some background noise due to the nature of the recording.*

03-19
23:00

Episode 45: Closed for Business

On this episode, we pass the pen to guest host Alesha Bowman as she discusses the grief of closing her business. 

03-12
16:16

Episode 44: Grandpa's Lap Pt. 2

On this episode, we pass the pen to guest host Vaughan Harrison as he reminisces on the memories that he had with his grandfather and offers his unique perspective on his grief journey.

03-06
14:08

Episode 43: Meet the Grief Journalist

In this episode, I take a step back from discussing my most recent losses and sit in the interviewee's chair, answering the audience's burning questions.

02-20
14:36

Episode 42: Now What Do I Do?

On the season finale, I talk about the best way to cope with your grief as you go through the painful yet rewarding grief journey.

08-15
31:18

Episode 41: The Grief Journalist

On this episode, I'm reclaiming my pen and talking about the grief of being the host of The Grief Journal.

08-08
26:44

Episode 38: Twinning

On this episode of The Grief Journal, I pass the pen to Daejah Kelly as she describes the relationship that she had with her twin. She discusses life without her twin and her unique perspective on her loss.

07-18
47:18

Episode 36: Interdependent

On this episode, I pass the pen to three women: Lori Scoby, Sylvia Harrell, and BJ Thomas-Wilson. Lori talks about how not having her mother impacts her readiness to face future milestones and the rest of her adult years while Sylvia and BJ discuss supporting one another through the loss of each of their children to suicide and how they used their grief to help others.

06-27
01:12:11

Episode 31: Grief Stylist

On this episode of The Grief Journal, I talk about the stages of grief and why that doesn’t necessarily apply to those that have experienced loss. I will go over the two different styles of grieving - intuitive and instrumental - while providing tips for each grieving style.

05-08
20:15

The Grief Journal Episode 29: Undecided

On this episode, I talk about how my grief impacted my faith in God and caused me to distance myself from Him. I also offer tips as to how you can return back to God after the death of your loved one.

02-15
32:52

The Grief Journal Episode 28: Crickets

On this episode, I discuss talking about my grief process with other people and how uncomfortable it could be for both sides. 

02-07
22:25

Episode 27: Sit by Me

In this episode, I discuss how spending time with my mom's friends and first cousins impacted my grief journey. 

01-30
10:57

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