Where's The Grief?
Episodes
Author Jody Gelb - "She may be lying down but she may be happy"
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with actor and author Jody Gelb about her book, "She may be lying down but she may be very happy," a memoir about the loss of h...
Bobbi Schlager Milne - Author of "Not My Andrew"
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sat down to talk with Bobbi Schlager Milne! I met Bobbi 20 years ago at my first Compassionatte Friends grief conference, and she h...
Author Ingrid Hu Dahl - "Sun Shining On Morning Snow"
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I got to talk with Author and certified coach Ingrid Hu Dahl. Her new book, "Sun Shining on Morning Snow" is a testatment to the impor...
Author Louise Ells - "Lies I Told My Sister"
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Author Louise Ells about her book, "Lies I Told My Sister." Her novel began as a response to a a question a friend asked:...
Comedian Keith Chase
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with comedian Keith Chase about the tumultuous year that saw him nearly lose his own life alongside dealing with the death of h...
Author Earla Dawn Legault - "Living With Sibling Grief - Imagining A Way Forward."
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with my good friend and fellow bereaved sibling, Earla Dawn Legault about her book, "Living With Sibliing Grief - Imagining a W...
Author Jonathan Foster - "indigo: the color of grief"
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with author Jonathan Foster about his book After the death of his daughter Quincy at the age of 20, Jonathan spent close to a...
Comedian Benny Blue - "Live From My Mother's Funeral"
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with comedian Benny Blue about his recent one-man show, "Live From My Mother's Funeral." After his mother Virginia passed awa...
Author Chris Cochran - "What's Good About Today?"
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Author Chris Cochran about his book, "What's Good About Today? A Purpose Driven Life." After getting a terminal cancer di...
Author Annie Sklaver Orenstein - "Always A Siblling"
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to author Annie Sklaver Orenstein about her new book, "Always A Sibling: The Forgotten Mourners Guide To Grief." After years o...
Comedian Brian Rabadeau
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with comedian Brian Rabadeau life before and after the death of his father, Joe. After several bouts with serious health issues...
Author, Musician and Sound Healer Jeralyn Glass
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Author and Sound Healer Jeralyn Glass about her book, "Sacred Vibrations - The Transformative Power of Crystalline Sound ...
Chef Dan Budd
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hooray! In this very special episode, I got to talk with Chef Dan Budd, owner of Taste Budd's Cafe, and former teacher at the Culinary Institute of Am...
Author and Therapist Dr. Sara Glass
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Sara Glass about her new memoir, "Kissing Girls on Shabbat." Growing up in an extremely sheltered Orthodox Hassidic J...
Home Funeral Advocate Tawnya Musser
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Tawnya Musser about her role and experiences in the world of Home Funerals. Already in school to become a funeral directo...
Comedian Liz Glazer
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with comedian Liz Glazer about her album, "A Very Particular Experience," recorded on the one year anniversary of Liz and her ...
Author Joseph Alvaro - "I'm One Of The Lucky Ones."
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Author Joseph Alvaro about his book, "I'm One Of The Lucky Ones: Remembering A Soulmate." After Joseph's wife Francés d...
Author Courtney Deane
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I got to talk to Author Courtney Deane about her new book, "When Happily Ever After Fails." Courtney's father died when she was just 1...
Author and Podcaster Brooke Carlock
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Author and fellow grief podcaster, Brooke Carlock! After a two year span in which she lost both her parents, her stepmothe...
Comedian John Moses
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to my good friend comedian John Moses! John's father Ken managed to live for 18 months after being given a terminal diagnosis t...
Author Deborah Kasdan
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Author Deborah Kasdan about her book, "Roll Back The World - a sister's memoir." After being diagnosed with schizophrenia...
Comedian Micah Walsh
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with comedian and fellow grief podcaster Micah Walsh! After his father Kevin died, Micah found an outlet for his feelings in st...
Comedian Ray Gootz RETURNS!
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! In this episode, I had an incredible conversation with my good friend and comedian Ray Gootz! Ray was one of my very early guests on t...
Writer and Performer Colin Campbell
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I got to talk with Writer and Performer Colin Campbell about his Book, "Finding the Words," as well as his solo show, "Grief: A One Ma...
Author James G. Robinson
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to Author James G. Robinson about his book, "More Than We Expected - Five Years With A Remarkable Child." When his son Nadav wa...
Comedian Kaytlin Bailey
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with comedian and sex worker rights advocate Kaytlin Bailey about life after the death of her father just over a year ago. Alr...
Author Alexandra Wyman
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I got to talk with Author Alexandra Wyman about her book, "The Suicide Club: What To Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death." We talk...
Author Dawn DiRaimondo - Surviving Sibling Loss
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with clinical psychologist and author Dawn DiRaimondo about her book, "Surviving Sibling Loss: The Invisible Thread That Conne...
Comedian Christy Miller
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I got to talk to Comedian Christy Miller about how she's been faring after the death of her mother Shirley. Christy has always been...
Comedian Christopher Wagner
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Comedian Christopher Wagner about the different ways he dealt with the death of his parents. We reflect on how much more ...
Author Kelly S. Thompson
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with author Kelly S. Thompson about her book, "Still, I Cannot Save You." Already an award winning non-fiction writer when her ...
Comedian and Author Jason Roeder
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the death of his mother Phyllis, comedian Jason Roeder turned to what he knew best to help cope with the loss, along with the amount of free tim...
Comedian Adam Mitrani
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I got to sit down with Comedian Adam Mitrani to talk about how he's been coping after the death of his brother Rueben. We talk about h...
Author and Financial Planner Donna Kendrick
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Author Donna Kendrick, about her book "A Guide to Widowhood – Navigating the First Three Years." After her husband Greg...
Michele Benyo - Founder of Good Grief Parenting
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Michele Benyo, Founder of Good Grief Parenting. When Michele's son David died of cancer at just 6 years old, his sister D...
Author Mark Chesnut
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with author Mark Chesnut. Already a travel writer, after the death of his mother Eunice, Mark channeled his grief into a touch...
Author Sherry Walling, PHD
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with author and mental health advocate Sherry Walling! 6 months after the death of her father, Sherry's brother died by suicide...
Sibling Loss and Hiking Safety Advocate Chelsey McHale
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I got to talk with Chelsey McHale, a fellow member of The Compassionate Friends (TCF) support group that I attend. After her brother Clint died while ...
Filmmaker, Dancer and Arts Therapist Adriana Marchione
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with interdisciplinary artist, documentary filmmaker, teacher, and arts therapist Adriana Marchione. Already a therapist and d...
Comedian Erin Lok
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I got to talk with comedian Erin Lok about how comedy helped her cope with all the anxiety and stress that the pandemic brought, as well as the larger...
Grief Specialist and Hypnotherapist Silke Herwald
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with grief specialist and hypnotherapist Silke Herwald. Silke was already a therapist dealing with the ways our unconsious c...
LIVE From the TCF Conference in Houston Texas!
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oh Boy! Once again I got to attend The Compassionate Friends National Conference, this year in Houston Texas! The Compassionate Friends is a self he...
The Legend of Russell Ferber - Tales from MSG, Cooking with Bobby Flay and MORE!
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Ferber died in a car accident on July 6th, 2002, at the age of 21. This podcast was borne out of my need to continue talking about my brother ...
Author Edy Nathan
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with author Edy Nathan about her book, "It's Grief - The Dance of Self Discovery Through Trauma and Loss." We talk about how sh...
Author Jane Enright
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Author Jane Enright about her new book "Butter Side Up, How I Survived My Most Terrible Year & Created My Super Awesome Li...
Comedian Glen Tickle
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Comedian Glen Tickle (his real name!) about his comedy special, "Good Grief; A Comedy About Loss And Being Bad At It." Aft...
Angela From Crafting Comedy Cart
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with comedian and yarn artist Angela Eh who runs the Comedy Crafting Cart, as well as a weekly streaming series called "Crafts...
Author Allison Ballenger
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talked to Author Allison Ballenger, whose book "One More Year" is a childrens book inspired by her own childhood. After the death o...
Author Judy Lipson
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Author Judy Lipson about her book "Celebation of Sisters - It Is Never Too Late To Greive." Judy lost her younger sister J...
Episode 150! An Extra-Jordonary Episode!
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hooray! It's hard to beliieve that I've been doing this show long enough to rack up 150 episodes, but here we are! This episode features a whole lot o...
Author Deena Goldstein
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Author Deena Goldstein about her book, "Ok, Little Bird," about the life and death of her father, and her process of navi...
Comedian Lauryn Petrie
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While most people were working from home, if at all, during the pandemic, Lauryn Petrie got a job working in the NYC morgue, spending 11 months haulin...
Author Janine Kwoh - "Welcome to the Grief Club"
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After the death of her partner, Janine Kwoh began transforing her greeting card business "Kwohtations" to include condolance cards. What followed was ...
Author Kathryn Schulz
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I got to talk with New Yorker staff writer and Pulitzer Prize winning author Kathryn Schulz about her new book, "Lost and Found." After the death of...
Comedian Rob Montemarano
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with comedian Rob Montemarano! We talk about a number of losses that Rob has had over the years, and his relationship with deat...
Comedian Ben Wasserman
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After the death of his father followed by a string of traumatic losses, comedian Ben Wasserman began exploring ways of expressing his grief on stage a...
Eleanor Beaton - Founder of SAFI Media
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talked with Female Empowerment Coach and Podcaster Eleanor Beaton! After the death of her father, Eleanor struggled with her own ide...
Storyteller and Podcaster Gina Harris
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to singer/songwriter Gina Harris! After the death of her parents, Gina began writing songs to help her process the emotions. Ev...
Comedian Jason Salmon
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I got to talk to comedian Jason Salmon about his experience taking care of his dad after 10 years of living with Alzheimers disease. A...
Brennan Wood, Executive Director of The Dougy Center
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here's my conversation with Brennan Wood, executive director of The Dougy Center, an org that provides grief peer support to children and families dea...
Comedian Leighann Lord
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I got to talk to my good friend and comedian Leighann Lord, who found herself to be the primary care taker for both of her parents pri...
The Grief Kitchen's Alexandra Locker
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After becoming an "adult orphan" in her formative years, Alexandra Locker channeled her grief into cooking, going on to create The Grief Kitchen as a ...
Comedian Shawn Hitchins
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Comedian Shawn Hitchins about his new book, "The Light Streamed Beneath It" - a memoir of grief and celebration of the ...
Hip-Hop Artist Kursive
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I got to talk to Hip-Hop Artist Kursive, who has dealt with a fair amount of loss all while battling his own demons as well. Having l...
Addison Brasil
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with men's mental heath advocate, Addison Brasil! After a string of devastating losses, including his brother to cancer, his f...
Comedian Mark Anthony Ramirez
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with my good friend and comedian Mark Anthony Ramirez about a wide range of topics, including the death of both his parents, an...
Author David Richman
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with author David Richman, about his new book "Cycle of Lives," an incredible look at 15 different stories of dealing with canc...
Author Emma G Rose
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with Author Emma G Rose about her new book "Assembling Ella," a contemporary fantasy novel that incorporates Emma's own feeling...
Author Kathy Benjamin
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to author Kathy Benjamin about her new book, "It's Your Funeral! Plan The Celebration of a Lifetime Before it's too Late!" Part...
Author and Comedian Stuart Preston
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Comedian Stuart Preston about his new book, "The Grief Trip; Learning to Heal WITH Grief and Psychedelics." After his son...
Author Autumn Toelle Jackson
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Here's my conversation with Author Autumn Toelle Jackson, whose new book, "Boldly Into The Darkness; Living with Loss, Growing with Grief & Holding on...
Doctor Michael Lalor, MD
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hooray! After a much needed month off for my own sake and sanity, I am back with more grief! I talked with Michael Lalor, MD, Chief Medical Officer fo...
Jordon Checks in on July 6th
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special SOLO episode, I check in with you guys regarding why there aren't as many new episodes this month. July 6th marked 19 years since the ...
Podcaster Dr. Joshua Black
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sat down with ANOTHER fellow grief podcaster, Dr. Joshua Black, from the Grief Dreams Podcast! After dreaming about his late father...
Actor and Podcaster Tawny Platis
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with fellow grief podcaster Tawny Platis! Before Tawny's husband George passed away in their home in November 2019, the two had...
Musician Tim Lavigne
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sat down IN PERSON! with my friend Tim Lavigne, whose band ToshioBand new album, Lock Your Doors, comes out June 25th. The album was...
Author Eric Hodgdon
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview author Eric Hodgdon about his book, A Sherpa Named Zoi, about his journey back into the light after the death of his daug...
Author and Pop Culture Writer Briana Lawrence
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview writer Briana Lawrence! When she was just 13, Briana's brother Glenn died at 26, and since then she has found a lot of imp...
Ep 122 - Comedian Rich Kiamco
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview comedian Rich Kiamco, whose partner Sandy died from Covid just 3 weeks before we recorded this. Having spent years alread...
Ep 121 - Jordan Hawkes
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is Exta-Jordanary! This first in-person interview I did in over a year is with my good friend Jordan Hawkes, who lost both of her parents...
Ep 120 - Comedian James Alexander
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This interview was a long time coming! After several years of talking about having him on, comedian James Alexander finally had time to talk with me a...
Ep 119 - Author Dawn Newton
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Author Dawn Newton about her new book, "The Remnants Of Summer," a coming of age novel about a young Michigan girl who lo...
Ep 118 - Author Adam Mansbach
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with NYTimes bestselling author Adam Mansbach about his new book, "I Had A Brother Once. A Poem. A Memoir." Shortly after Adam'...
Ep 117 - Comedian Genevieve Joy
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview comedian and writer Genevieve Joy! We talk about a diverse number of friends that she has lost over the years, and how our...
Ep 116 - Comedian Mick Diflo
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with comedian Mick Diflo about a number of losses he has experienced over the years, including both his parents, two siblings, ...
Ep 115 - Comedian Andrew Steiner
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with comedian and fellow podcaster Andrew Steiner! We talk the difficulty we can have in feeling as though we are properly expr...
Ep 114 - Michael Wasserman
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Huzzah! This is the first episode I actually recorded after a 3 month hiatus, and also the first episode I've done where we don't deal with the loss o...
Ep. 113 - Comedian Jenn Welch
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I interview comedian and fellow podcaster Jenn Welch! After the death of her father, Jenn found her own ways of coping by being open a...
EP 112 - Allison Gilbert
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Author and fellow bereavement speaker Allison Gilbert! After losing both of her parents at a young age, Allison found sol...
Hello 2021 - Jordon Checking In
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello to 2021! What a crazy year it has been for all of us. In addition to the pandemic fatigue we are all collectively feeling, life and death contin...
Ep 111 - Luciana Rossi
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Huzzah! In this episode, I finally sat down for a full hour with my good friend Luciana Rossi! A registered nurse, and a fellow bereaved sibling, Lu...
Ep 110 - Comedian Ronny Pascale
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview comedian and improv performer Ronny Pasquale! It's been 15 years since Ronny's mother died at the age of 39, when Ronny h...
Ep 109 - Comedian Myq Kaplan
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I don't know who NEEDS to hear this episode right now, but I hope it's a lot! Here's my interview with comedian Myq Kaplan, who manages to create humo...
Ep 108 - Ken Levy and Sam Feldman
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sat down to talk with Ken Levy and Sam Feldman, two of the founders of The National Widowers Organization. Having each lost their w...
Episode 107 - Podcaster Jayme Ails
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I welcome fellow grief podcaster, Jayme Ails! After the death of her mother to cancer 4 years ago, Jayme struggled to find her way, a...
Episode 106 - Jason Rosenthal
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Rosenthal is a widower who became nationally known after his wife wrote a heart-wrenching column days before her death. He is now sharing his i...
Ep 105 - Comedian AMarie Castillo
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview comedian AMarie Castillo to talk about the difficulties of losing her best friend. After her best friend Bex was murdered...
Ep 104 - Comedian Sharon Simon
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview comedian Sharon Simon! A veteran of the NYC standup community, Sharon has dealt with a number of losses, including her mo...
Ep 103 - Mary FitzGerald
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I interview Mary FitzGerald, CEO of the Eluna Network, a non-profit that supports children and families impacted by grief or addict...
Ep 102 - Maria Quiban Whitesell
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Good Day LA's on air meteorologist and author Maria Quiban Whitesell about her new book, "You Can't Do It Alone; A Widow'...