Episodes 181
Avg. Duration 18m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jun 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Episodic
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74%
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About This Podcast

I'm Nichole Haugen, and I'm here to support families facing anticipatory grief and loss. Join me as we share real stories and practical advice to help you navigate this challenging journey. You are not crazy. Grief triggers are real. You're not alone—let's walk through this together."

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Recent Episodes

S3E21 What Happens to Your Body After a Miscarriage? The Science, Hormones, and Grief No One Talks About

Jun 12, 2026 17m

Miscarriage affects far more than a woman's heart—it affects her entire body. In this episode, we explore the science behind miscarriage, what happens to pregnancy hormones after a loss, why emotions…

S3 When Grief Takes Over: Understanding Your Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn, and Fix Responses

Jun 05, 2026 21m

Have you ever snapped at someone, avoided a difficult conversation, shut down completely, people-pleased to keep the peace, or tried to fix everyone's problems while carrying your own grief? These…

S3E19 Forgiveness in Grief: Letting Go Without Forgetting

May 29, 2026 28m

Grief can uncover deep wounds — not only from loss itself, but from the people who hurt, abandoned, judged, or failed us during our darkest moments. And sometimes the hardest person to forgive is…

S3E18 When Grief and Hormones Collide: Grieving on Your Period

May 22, 2026 15m

Some days grief already feels unbearable — and then your cycle hits, and everything feels heavier. In this episode, we talk about the emotional collision of grief, hormones, exhaustion, irritability,…

S3E17 The Loneliness of Grief

May 15, 2026 20m

Grief can feel incredibly lonely. Even when surrounded by people, there can still be a deep ache of feeling unseen, misunderstood, or disconnected from the world around you. In this episode, we talk…

S3E16 When Grief Comes With Guilt: Letting God Into the "What Ifs"

May 08, 2026 18m

Guilt is one of the heaviest emotions grief can bring. The replaying. The second-guessing. The "I should have…" thoughts that keep circling long after someone we love is gone. In this episode, we…

S3E15 Fear of the Unknown

May 01, 2026 13m

Grief is heavy on its own—but it often deepens when we're faced with the unknown. The unanswered questions, the "what now," and the fear of what's ahead can keep us stuck and overwhelmed. In this…

S3E14 Why Grief Feels Worse At Night

Apr 10, 2026 15m

For many grieving people, nighttime is when everything feels heavier—lonelier, louder, and harder to manage. In this episode, we talk about why grief intensifies at night and how to create small…

S3E13 Grief Triggers: Why Certain Things Hit You So Hard

Apr 03, 2026 12m

Grief can be triggered by the smallest, most unexpected things—a song, a place, or a memory. In this episode, we talk about why triggers happen, how your body responds, and how to move through those…

S3E12 Why Grief Sometimes Gets Worse Months After The Loss

Mar 27, 2026 6m

Many people are surprised when grief feels heavier months after the loss instead of lighter. In this episode, we talk about why grief can intensify over time, what happens when shock wears off, and…

S3E11 Grief is Not Linear: Why It Feels Like You Are Going Backward

Mar 20, 2026 15m

If you've ever felt like you were starting to "do better" in your grief—only to feel like you've taken steps back—you're not alone. In this episode, we talk about why grief is not linear, what's…

S3E10 Why Grief Comes in Waves (Even When You Thought You Were Doing Better)

Mar 13, 2026 13m

One of the most confusing parts of grief is when you think you're starting to feel better — and then suddenly the grief comes rushing back. In this episode, we talk about why grief often comes in…

S3E9 Am I Going Crazy? The Science of What Grief Does to Your Brain

Mar 06, 2026 8m

If you've been grieving and feel like you can't think clearly, forget things easily, or feel like a different person, you're not alone. Grief doesn't just affect your emotions — it affects your brain…

S3E8 God Is Not Disappointed in Your Grief

Feb 27, 2026 12m

Grief often brings shame---about emotions, anger, numbness, or doubt. This episode reassures grieving hearts of God's tenderness and presence, even in messiness. Book your free grief consult call…

S3E7 When Prayer Feels Impossible After Loss

Feb 20, 2026 9m

If prayer feels empty, painful, or impossible, you are not alone. This episode offers permission to stop striving and introduces gentle, Catholic ways of staying connected to God when words are gone.…

S3E6 What You Actually Need in the First 90 Days of Grief

Feb 13, 2026 13m

Forget advice that tells you to "be strong." This episode focuses on what truly supports grieving hearts in the early days- emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Book a free grief consult here.

S3E5 The Weight You Can't Explain

Feb 06, 2026 10m

Grief can feel like a physical weight in your chest, shoulders, and body. This episode explains grief fatigue, emotional heaviness, and why rest - not effort- is often the most faithful response.…

S3E4 If I Trusted God More, Would This Hurt Less?

Jan 30, 2026 14m

This episode addresses one of the most painful beliefs grieving Catholics carry: that suffering means weak faith. We gently dismantle this lie and explore what trust actually looks like when…

S3E3 When You Wake Up and Remember—Again

Jan 23, 2026 11m

Many grieving people say mornings are the hardest part of the day. We explore why grief hits so intensely upon waking and offer gentle ways to be in reality without forcing positivity or prayer you…

S3E2 The Shock of Sudden Loss: Why This Hurts Differently

Jan 16, 2026 14m

Sudden and unexpected loss brings shock, trauma, and deep disorientation. This episode explains why your body stays on high alert after loss, why disbelief lingers, and how faith can feel shaken -…

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