Ep 25: [Part 2] "We Don’t Know How to Show Up for Grief", with Kelsey Carrol
Grief isn’t just about losing someone you love. It can come from the end of a relationship, a major life transition, or losing parts of yourself you thought would always be there.
In this episode, I sit down with licensed therapist Kelsey Carroll to have an honest, nuanced conversation about grief—what it really looks like, why it can feel so isolating, and how to move through it without rushing the process.
We talk about the pressure to “move on,” the ways grief shows up unexpectedly, and how to better support ourselves and others through loss.
If you’ve ever felt like your world shifted with grief and no one quite understood how to meet you in it—this conversation is for you.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why grief isn’t just about death
- Losing identity, relationships, and versions of yourself
- The pressure to “move on” and why it can be harmful
- Why grief feels so isolating
- What it actually means to process grief
- How to support someone who is grieving
- Letting go without losing yourself
About Kelsey:
Kelsey Carroll is a licensed therapist who works with individuals navigating grief, life transitions, relational challenges, anxiety, and more. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in honest conversations that lead to meaningful, practical change.
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