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Grief is tough—but so are we. "Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This," is a space for real, raw, and sometimes even humorous conversations about navigating loss, healing, and faith. Hosted by Shaleka Smith, this podcast explores the many faces of grief—not just losing loved ones but also the loss of relationships, identity, dreams, and expectations.
We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, and we’ll keep it real as we unpack the messy emotions that come with grief. Through personal stories, faith-based encouragement, and maybe even a few awkward moments (because grief can be weird), "Grief, I Didn't Sign Up for This" reminds you that you're not alone. With scripture, expert insights, and a little lightheartedness, we’ll walk this journey together—one step, one story, and one deep breath at a time.
Subscribe now for honest conversations, hope-filled encouragement, and the occasional grief-related chuckle. Because even in the hardest moments, joy still finds a way in.
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What Is an End-of-Life Doula? Understanding the Support You Didn’t Know Existed
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May 27, 2026 |
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Mother’s Day and the Many Faces of Grief
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May 10, 2026 |
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Loving Them Through It: Supporting Your Spouse Through Grief
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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When He Shows Up: Identity, Impact and the Power of Brotherhood
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Putting Your Best Foot Forward: 7-minute Meditation
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Jan 18, 2026 |
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I'm Grieving Me
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Making Yourself a Priority: Protecting the You You’re Becoming
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Carrying What Matters, Releasing What We Can: A 7-Minute Meditation
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Jan 04, 2026 |
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A Christmas Meditation for the Heavy-Hearted
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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What Do the Lonely Do at Christmas?
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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Ending the Year Strong
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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A Soft Place to Land: A 7-Minute Grief Meditation
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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When Grief Shows Up for the Holidays
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Is This Depression or Just Grief?
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Funeral Etiquette: Then vs. Now - A Concersation Between Mother and Daughter
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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I Thought I Was Over It
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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The Little Hearts: Childhood Grief
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Trauma Bonding vs. Grief Community: What's the Difference?
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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What NOT to Say When Someone Is Grieving
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May 20, 2025 |
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Release Yourself from Guilt
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May 13, 2025 |
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Empty Seat - Teacher's Grief After Losing Students to Gun Violence
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May 06, 2025 |
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Write Your Own Obituary
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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The Masks We Wear in Grief
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Grieving the Death of an Abuser – A Complex Journey
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Apr 19, 2025 |
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The Process of Rising
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Losing a Friend
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Slow Down and Process
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Can Grief and Joy Coexist?
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Aging Through Grief
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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What is grief? A Journey Beyond Loss
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Feb 15, 2025 |