On the very first episode of Grieve That Shit, Sharon Brubaker rips the mask off grief and tells the truth: grief is messy, painful, and nothing like the world says it should be. 

Sharon shares the moment her life split in two with the death of her nephew Austin and why she chose to call this podcast Grieve That Shit. You'll learn why clichés like "time heals" do more harm than good, why grief is a full-body experience, and why facing the pain head-on is the only way through. 

This episode sets the tone for everything that's coming: raw honesty, calling out the lies, and creating a space where you can finally stop pretending and start healing.

What You'll Learn in This Episode 

• Why Sharon chose the name Grieve That Shit 

• How grief takes over your entire body—not just your emotions 

• The truth about "being strong" and why it blocks healing 

• Why laughter and tears often show upside by side in grief 

• The first step toward actually healing 

Homework for You 

Print this out and do it this week: 

1. Grab a notebook and write your version of the shit. 

• What lies have you been told about grief? 

• What feelings are you pushing down? 

• What moments knock the wind out of you? 

1. Don't edit it. Don't make it pretty. Just get it on the page. Naming your pile of shit is the first step to grieving it. 

Resources + Next Steps 

Download your free eBook:  

• Download your free eBook: clickhereforhope.com 

• Join Grief Study Hall – live support with Sharon every Tuesday at 1 PM CST.