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Grief Observed Podcast

Grief Observed Podcast

Brad Morrell, LPC-MHSP 115 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

Grief Observed is a podcast where real people share their personal journeys through loss. Host Brad Morrell, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in grief, guides heartfelt conversations that reveal the many ways we process and live with grief. Each episode offers comfort, insight, and connection—whether through the stories of everyday people or the wisdom of mental health professionals, funeral directors, authors, and grief experts. If you’re navigating loss, or supporting someone who is, this podcast is a companion on the road toward healing and understanding.

Episodes

Episode 125 Sarah with Embrace (Holistic Grief & Trauma Coach) (Compound/Stacked Grief)
Episode 125 Sarah with Embrace (Holistic Grief & Trauma Coach) (Compound/Stacked Grief) Aug 20, 2026 3712 Today, my guest is Sarah, a holistic grief & trauma coach.  She was on episode 112.  Please go back and listen to that episode when she spoke about the loss of her brother.  She is here today to speak about secondary losses and compound/stacked losses.  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sarahgrieftraumacoach   If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook.com/grief
Episode 124 Kim Burditt Bartlett MSW - Black Box Project (Loss of Brother)
Episode 124 Kim Burditt Bartlett MSW - Black Box Project (Loss of Brother) Aug 20, 2026 3744 Today we're joined by Kim Burditt Bartlett MSW, a suicide loss survivor and prevention advocate. After losing her brother Jon, a Marine veteran, to suicide in 2010, Kim has dedicated her career to supporting grieving families. She now serves as Senior Manager of Family Engagement for the Black Box Project at Stop Soldier Suicide.     Kim’s Website: https://stopsoldiersuicide.org/blackboxproject  
Episode 123 Zahna - Recording Artist (Love & Loss)
Episode 123 Zahna - Recording Artist (Love & Loss) Aug 17, 2026 4354 Today, I'm honored to be joined by recording artist Zahna. Many of you know her through her powerful music, but behind the songs are remarkable stories of resilience, faith, chronic illness, and the kind of losses that often go unseen.  I am thankful to go a little deeper into some of those emotions today and to speak about the full story behind her new song “Love & Loss”. Zahna's Website: htt
Episode 122 Cathy Williams - Award-Winning Author, Speaker, Trainer
Episode 122 Cathy Williams - Award-Winning Author, Speaker, Trainer Aug 5, 2026 3412 Today, my guest is Cathy Williams, an award-winning author, speaker, and trainer.  We speak about grief and how her work can help those who are dealing with grief issues.  Cathy William’s Information: Email: cathy@intuitiveself.com.au   Grief support: https://www.intuitiveself.com.au/grief-tending   Heart Wisdom Book: https://www.intuitiveself.com.au/category/all-products      If you would like to
Episode 121 Trap Gambino - CEO of Made Fight League (Loss of a Daughter)
Episode 121 Trap Gambino - CEO of Made Fight League (Loss of a Daughter) Jul 29, 2026 3372 Today, I am joined by Trap Gambino.  He is the CEO of Made Fight League, an entrepreneur, entertainer, and fighter. He is also the father of a little girl named Katana Rose.  She was 3 years old when she died in 2022 of Acute Leukemia.  Trap speaks about his grief.     Find Trap at https://www.instagram.com/trapdaddymma   If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: Facebook: www.facebook
Episode 120 Wesley Cullen Davidson - Author (Loss of a Son)
Episode 120 Wesley Cullen Davidson - Author (Loss of a Son) Jul 9, 2026 2960 My guest today is Wesley Cullen Davidson, a journalist, author, and grief survivor whose son, Graham, died from an overdose at the age of 33 after struggling with substance use for more than two decades. Wesley's story is one of relentless love, impossible decisions, unanswered questions, and the lifelong grief that follows addiction.   If you would like to join me for an episode, find me: Faceboo
Episode 119 Dr. Alan R. Cohen, MD (Pediatric Neurosurgeon and Author)
Episode 119 Dr. Alan R. Cohen, MD (Pediatric Neurosurgeon and Author) Jul 8, 2026 3092 My guest today is Dr. Alan R. Cohen.  He is a pediatric neurosurgeon with more than four decades of experience treating critically ill children at institutions including Boston Children’s Hospital and Johns Hopkins. He is here today to discuss his memoir Comfort Always: Healing in the Age of Technology.
Episode 118 Kristen with LyfeRelease - Life Coach (Loss of Fiance))
Episode 118 Kristen with LyfeRelease - Life Coach (Loss of Fiance)) Apr 1, 2026 3126 My guest today is Kristen from LyfeRelease.  She is a life coach and here to speak about the loss of her fiancé as well as the loss of a friend.  She also speaks about her business LyfeRelease.   Website: https://lyferelease.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lyferelease Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyferelease/   If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.fac
Episode 117 Marie Crews - Certified Health Coach/Author (Loss of Son/Mother)
Episode 117 Marie Crews - Certified Health Coach/Author (Loss of Son/Mother) Feb 4, 2026 3961 My guest today is Marie Crews, a certified health and wellness coach, retreat facilitator, and best-selling author.    Website: www.mariecrews.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marieeurecrews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@empowermentandgriefguide   If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast or send me an email at griefobservedpo
Episode 116 Cait Medugno - Growing Up Grieving Podcast (Loss of Parents)
Episode 116 Cait Medugno - Growing Up Grieving Podcast (Loss of Parents) Jan 22, 2026 4091 My guest today is Cait Medugno from The Growing Up Grieving Podcast.  She discusses grief and losing her parents.    Website: https://www.growingupgrieving.com   Growing Up Grieving Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/growing-up-grieving-podcast/id1757881598     If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast or send me an email
Episode 115 Natalie Lobartolo (Loss of Boyfriend)
Episode 115 Natalie Lobartolo (Loss of Boyfriend) Jan 21, 2026 3652 My guest today is Natalie Lobartolo.  She speaks on the loss of her boyfriend 9 years ago.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nattylob/ Email: natalie.lobartolo@gmail.com   If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast or send me an email at griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com.  I will have the email in the show description.    Advertiseme
Episode 114 Kate Stampanato - Funeral Director/Embalmer
Episode 114 Kate Stampanato - Funeral Director/Embalmer Jan 16, 2026 3726 My guest today is Kate Stampanato. She is a funeral director and embalmer. Kate tells her story of how she started her career and speaks about the funeral industry. ___________________________________________________________________ If you would like to join me for an episode, find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/griefobservedpodcast or send me an email at griefobservedpodcast@gmail.com.  I wil

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