The Wisdom of Grief Podcast

Mother Loss & Mother Wounds

There are some relationships that shape us in ways we’re still discovering long after they’re gone. In this episode, we step into a deeply honest and expansive conversation about mother loss, mother wounds, and the complexity of grieving imperfect relationships. Together with author, fellow mother griever, and Substack writer Amy Scott Rooker, we explore how grief can become a powerful force for personal and spiritual transformation. We also open into experiences that often live just beyond language- signs and messages from the other side, and the use of plant medicine as a pathway to insight, connection, and healing. This is a conversation filled with depth, nuance, and moments that may feel strikingly familiar. Amy’s presence and perspective bring so much depth, honesty, and resonance to this conversation about healing traumatic loss and relationships. There is so much here to gently sit with, reflect on, and take with you on the alternative and spiritual front. You can find her Substack here: https://amyrooker.substack.com/ [https://amyrooker.substack.com/] You can pre-order Amy’s book here: https://amyrooker.substack.com/p/a-gift-for-you-the-opening-of-my [https://amyrooker.substack.com/p/a-gift-for-you-the-opening-of-my] This space is always open for you. I welcome your reflections, your questions, and anything this conversation brings up for you—whether for me or for Amy. If there’s something you’d like to hear explored in a future episode, I’m listening, and here for all of it. ✨ If you’d like to read more about my own experience with complicated mother loss, you can do that here: https://lesliepalumbo.substack.com/p/the-book [https://lesliepalumbo.substack.com/p/the-book] Get full access to Wisdom of Grief at lesliepalumbo.substack.com/subscribe [https://lesliepalumbo.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Loss is Trauma

Grief can reshape your nervous system—but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Tune in to this episode of Wisdom of Grief Podcast where trauma expert Linnea Butler ✨ [https://open.substack.com/users/141838676-linnea-butler?utm_source=mentions] and I cover everything from soundbaths to psychedelics as we expand our understanding of grief and trauma, explore innovative approaches to healing, and dive into restorative practices to reclaim wholeness. Get full access to Wisdom of Grief at lesliepalumbo.substack.com/subscribe [https://lesliepalumbo.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Man Enough to Grieve with Jason MacKenzie

This episode of the Wisdom of Grief Podcast is for any man- or anyone who loves a man- who is grieving. We cover the inner work of grief, including the thoughtwork of grief; how optimism can be learned; and how Stoic principles and reframing can be applied as steadying supports in grief. We also dive into Male Grief: the Lone Wolf Syndrome, the antipathy toward men crying, and the way men are wired to protect- interpreting vulnerability as weakness rather than strength. Jason brings hard earned wisdom forged through the tragic loss of two of the most important women in his life. This is a powerful, thorough conversation. Thank you so much, Jason MacKenzie [https://substack.com/profile/110240249-jason-mackenzie] for your generosity, insight, and courage. PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND SHARE his amazing guide for a Man in Grief: You can find out more about Jason at his SUBSTACK, Leading Through Loss: And for more Grief Tools, find his WEBSITE HELPING FATHERS HEAL Facebook Group for Support WISDOM OF GRIEF is solely a reader supported publication. If this message resonated, you can help it reach someone who might really need it: * Like, share, comment or restack this post using the circular ♻️ button * Become a free or paid subscriber. * Gift it to someone. ✨ Every small action helps lift someone up. Thank you. ✨ Get full access to Wisdom of Grief at lesliepalumbo.substack.com/subscribe [https://lesliepalumbo.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

LIVING GRIEF with Cali Bird

Here is a beautiful interview with Cali Bird [https://substack.com/profile/13683597-cali-bird] on Living Grief and what it’s like to lose someone before you’ve lost them. Anyone who has experienced living grief know what its like to be in a room with someone who is in the living body of your beloved, but with a personality you no longer recognize. In 2023, Cali’s husband sustained a serious traumatic brain injury resulting in severe cognitive and physical damage. Cali offers hope and inspiration for anyone going through the heartbreaking process of saying goodbye one piece at a time. 🤍 Cali’s substack is Gentle Creative. Cali Bird [https://substack.com/profile/13683597-cali-bird] If this podcast resonated, you can help it reach someone who might really need it: 1. Subscribe 2. Like this post, Restack it using the circular ♻️ button, or Leave a comment 3. Share it with a friend ✨ Every small action helps lift someone up. We’re in this together. Thank you. ✨ HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA: If you know someone who is grieving and could use steady support this holiday season, consider gifting them a paid subscription to Wisdom of Grief on Substack. It may offer more comfort, grounding, and lasting impact than flowers or another frozen dinner. You can send it with a personal note, or even gift it anonymously. $8/month • $85/year. Happy Holidays Get full access to Wisdom of Grief at lesliepalumbo.substack.com/subscribe [https://lesliepalumbo.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

grief in the color of holiday

REPLAY OF OUR MAGICAL LIVE! GRIEF & NAVIGATING THE HOLIDAYS with poet @👉🏻jonathan_foster and @Dina Bell-Laroche Great things always happen when we get the three of us in a room together- and you won’t want to miss it- especially the end- offering beautiful avenues for hope, love, and deep connection this holiday season ✨ Sending love, hope, and grace to anyone navigating loss this year. 🤍 ✨Because we’re definitely in this together ✨ Get full access to Wisdom of Grief at lesliepalumbo.substack.com/subscribe [https://lesliepalumbo.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]