Episodes

  • Moving What Words Can't Reach

    Moving What Words Can't Reach
    Apr 1 2026
    Some parts of grief don’t live in words. They live in the body.

    In this conversation, Patti sits with therapist Jessica Westover to explore the connection between emotional pain and physical experience. Together, they talk about how grief and trauma can show up in ways we don’t always recognize, including tension in the body, disrupted sleep, and a sense of feeling stuck even when we can explain what we’ve been through.

    Jessica shares insights from both her professional work and her own lived experience, offering a deeper understanding of why talking about grief is not always enough. They explore the role of movement, mindfulness, and alternative therapeutic approaches in helping process emotions that feel difficult to access.

    This episode offers a different way of understanding grief, not just as something we think about, but as something we carry physically, and something that may need to be felt, moved, and gently worked through over time.

    The Grief Between Us is part of The Waiting Place, a non-profit dedicated to supporting those navigating grief and loss.

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    The Waiting Place Foundation
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    47 mins
  • Faith In The Dark

    Faith In The Dark
    Mar 25 2026
    For some, grief is not only about loss, but about the unraveling of what once felt certain.

    Parker reflects on his experience growing up within a strong faith community and the gradual shift that occurred as he began to question his place within it. What followed was a deeply personal process of navigating identity, belonging, and the fear of losing connection with those he loved.

    Drawing from his work in healthcare, Parker also shares how witnessing illness and end-of-life care shaped his understanding of grief and human connection.

    This episode explores the complexity of faith transitions and the courage it takes to move toward a life that feels more honest, even when it comes with uncertainty.

    The Grief Between Us is part of The Waiting Place, a non-profit dedicated to supporting those navigating grief and loss.

    Learn more about us and upcoming events below!
    The Waiting Place Foundation
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    43 mins
  • Learning to Carry What Can’t Be Fixed

    Learning to Carry What Can’t Be Fixed
    Mar 25 2026
    There are losses that cannot be explained or repaired, only carried. Tricia shares the story of losing her son and the life that followed in the aftermath of that loss.

    She reflects on the moment everything changed, the early days of grief, and the ways it reshaped her family and sense of self. This conversation moves through the realities of living with profound loss, including the tension between isolation and connection, the role of faith and questioning, and the different ways people learn to carry grief over time.

    Tricia also speaks about the creation of the 4:04 Foundation, in honor of her children, and how supporting others became part of her path forward.

    The Grief Between Us is part of The Waiting Place, a non-profit dedicated to supporting those navigating grief and loss.

    Learn more about us and upcoming events below!
    The Waiting Place Foundation
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Living Inside Uncertainty

    Living Inside Uncertainty
    Mar 25 2026
    Some forms of grief are easy to name, while others remain largely unseen.

    In this conversation, Laila shares what it has been like to live with chronic illness and the quiet losses that have come with it. As her health began to shift, so did her sense of identity, her plans for the future, and the way she moved through everyday life.

    Together, Patti and Laila explore the emotional weight of invisible illness, including the experience of being misunderstood, the grief of changing expectations, and the uncertainty of what lies ahead. This episode brings attention to the kinds of loss that are not always recognized, but are deeply felt.

    The Grief Between Us is part of The Waiting Place, a non-profit dedicated to supporting those navigating grief and loss.

    Learn more about us and upcoming events below!
    The Waiting Place Foundation
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    44 mins
  • A Place Where Grief Can Be Spoken

    A Place Where Grief Can Be Spoken
    Mar 21 2026
    In this opening episode of The Grief Between Us, Patti Merrill shares the heart behind the podcast and the conversations to come. This podcast was created as a space for honest conversations about grief, loss, and the ways our lives are reshaped in their aftermath.

    Each episode explores different experiences of grief, including how it affects identity, relationships, faith, and the process of healing over time. The Grief Between Us is created by The Waiting Place Foundation, a nonprofit grief center dedicated to creating space for reflection, connection, and compassionate support for those navigating loss.

    Whether you are grieving, supporting someone you love, or simply wanting to better understand the experience of loss, this is a place to listen, reflect, and feel less alone.

    The Grief Between Us is part of The Waiting Place, a non-profit dedicated to supporting those navigating grief and loss.

    Learn more about us and upcoming events below!
    The Waiting Place Foundation
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    5 mins