Giving Grief Grace, a Grief Podcast for the Sandwich Generation

Loss changes everything. But it doesn't have to have the last word. Giving Grief Grace is a podcast dedicated to those in the throes of caregiving and loss with honest, compassionate conversations about grief, healing, and what it means to keep living after loss. Hosted by Lisa Hartung, a speaker, HR professional, and fellow griever, each episode creates space for the stories we don't always know how to tell. From disenfranchised and hidden grief, to grieving while parenting, to the ways men experience loss differently, to the unexpected power of creativity and legacy, this show covers grief in all its forms. Featuring expert guests, real stories, and practical tools you can use right now. If you've lost someone you love or are in the throes of caregiving, you belong here. New episodes drop every Sunday. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Giving Grief Grace, a Grief Podcast for the Sandwich Generation is a health podcast hosted by Lisa Hartung, with 74 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Lisa Hartung hosts Giving Grief Grace, a Grief Podcast for the Sandwich Generation, a health show with 74 episodes published.

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  Episode #73

  Healing the Unseen: Nicole Mixdorf on Akashic Records, Grief & Ancestral Wounds (Episode 73)

  Sep 27, 20261h 7mS2

  Nicole Mixdorf spent 15 years chasing a chronic illness through 60+ healing modalities before she found the piece no doctor could give her: the grief she never let herself feel. In this episode, the transformational healer and Akashic Records practitioner shares how losing her dad just months after her premature son's birth became the doorway to her own healing. Nicole discusses how her father's love helped guide her through challenging motherhood moments after his passing. Additionally, Nicole digs into her five layers of healing (physical, mental, emotional, energetic, and spiritual), what actually happens in an Akashic Records session, and how ancestral wounds can travel through a family line. She closes the conversation with a live group healing session for anyone listening who is open to receive it. Takeaways: Grief we don't process doesn't disappear. Nicole believes it can settle into the body and show up as physical illness years later. The Akashic Records aren't about predicting the future; Nicole uses them to trace a symptom or pattern back to its emotional or ancestral root. Healing isn't one-size-fits-all. Nicole's "five layers" (physical, mental, emotional, energetic, spiritual) offer a way to ask where an issue is actually stuck. Visit Nicole Mixdorf's website and check out her podcast HEALED with Nicole Mixdorf wherever you get your podcasts. Wherever you are in your own grief journey, we hope this conversation offers you a new perspective and a little more grace. If it resonates, share it with someone who needs it, and reach out any time at hello@lisahartung.com . Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, your time is valuable and we are so grateful for you! Please share this episode with a friend or someone who could use a hug. You are not alone. Subscribe to the podcast and we'll see you next week! Special thanks to: Podcast Editor Jacqueline van Bierk of Pink Star Music Podcast Music Good_B_Music

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  Episode #72

  I Play Solitaire with My Dead Mom and Eat Chocolate for Both of Us - Episode 72

  Sep 20, 202619 minS2

  This week, Lisa discusses running a half marathon on the anniversary of her mom's death and getting get news at work, and all she wants to do is pick up the phone and call her mom. Instead, she communicates with her mom through what her mom did best: playing solitaire and eating chocolate. This is a solo episode about how grief shows up in life's best moments, not just its hardest ones, and the small rituals that keep our loved ones close. Along the way, a bedtime moment with her five-year-old daughter reveals just how quietly those rituals get passed down. Takeaways: Grief doesn't wait for sad anniversaries. Grief shows up in celebrations and big wins too. Small, specific rituals (a card game, a saved piece of candy) can be a real way of communicating with and celebrating someone you've lost. Kids absorb how we cope, so be aware! Our actions are often mirrored by our children. As Lisa says, grief shows up in every day, in every way and it is how we choose to carry it that matters. If this episode resonated, share it with someone who's learning their own way of saying “I miss you” to a person they've lost. Have a ritual of your own? Email hello@lisahartung.com and tell Lisa about it or find the full show and community at podcast.lisahartung.com. Grief was never meant to be carried alone, you are welcome here. Cultivate What Matters PowerSheets can be found here through January 2027. How to Number Your Days - Lara Casey's podcast episode. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, your time is valuable and we are so grateful for you! Please share this episode with a friend or someone who could use a hug. You are not alone. Subscribe to the podcast and we'll see you next week! Special thanks to: Podcast Editor Jacqueline van Bierk of Pink Star Music Podcast Music Good_B_Music

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  Episode #71

  Grief and Marathon Running: Losing Your Mom While Raising Kids with Heather Morrison Mainville

  Sep 13, 202622 minS2

  Grief and life are a marathon, not a sprint. They are full of uphills, downhills, and unexpected turns. In this episode, recorded live on the fourth anniversary of Lisa’s mother Emily's passing (and just hours after finishing a half marathon together), Lisa sits down with her running partner and friend Heather Morrison Mainville to talk about what it really looks like to carry the loss of a mother for a decade and still keep moving forward, both literally and emotionally. Heather lost her mom, Tammy, to lung cancer ten years ago, in the middle of her own postpartum depression. Heather experienced overwhelming grief while caring for her 6-month-old. She and Lisa talk candidly about anticipatory grief, the ambush of unexpected triggers even a decade out, and what it's like to keep talking about her mom. Small rituals like texting updates during a Patriots game, wearing her mother’s apron, or seeing a ladybug on a run keep Heather’s mom Tammy’s legacy and memory alive. In this episode: Why Lisa calls grief "a marathon" of highs, lows, and unexpected turns Heather's experience grieving her mom Tammy while in postpartum depression, and what it meant to "relive" that grief later The friendship, built on flag football, a ladybug towel, and a shared understanding of loss, that turned into a running partnership Milestone grief: why the first year, the second year, and unexpected decade-markers hit differently Small, sustaining rituals — family recipes, Patriots traditions, and "signs" from moms who've passed — that keep a parent present Heather's advice for someone newly grieving a mother: take it one day at a time, and it's okay to both wallow and celebrate If this conversation resonated with you, share it with a friend who's carrying a loss of their own. Sometimes the biggest comfort is knowing you're not the only one still grieving. Sharing a story of their loved one with them also helps! Grief has no timeline. Do you have a story about how your person shows up for you? Email Lisa at hello@lisahartung.com . We’d love to hear it! Grief is not something you get over, it becomes something you carry. Give yourself grace. Find Heather on TikTok: @heather.m.m512 Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, your time is valuable and we are so grateful for you! Please share this episode with a friend or someone who could use a hug. You are not alone. Subscribe to the podcast and we'll see you next week! Special thanks to: Podcast Editor Jacqueline van Bierk of Pink Star Music Podcast Music Good_B_Music

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  Episode #70

  The $200K Mistake Families Don't See Coming with Senior Transition Advisor Ryan Riggins

  Sep 6, 202650 minS2

  There's a mistake hiding in almost every "we'll buy your house for cash" letter. These sometimes come when a family is most vulnerable as they prepare for or already have a loved one in a continuing care community. It can cost them $200,000 instead of $100,000, often after they've already given everything they have. Ryan Riggins knows this world having spent eight years as a house flipper. Eventually, he switched sides and created Riggins Strategic Solutions to help families know all their options instead of rushing to sell their home. In this episode he walks through the Medicaid five-year look-back trap, how to spot a fair cash offer, and how to tackle going through a lifetime of belongings. A few things you'll take away from this episode: Why the house is usually item 21 on a much longer and more urgent to-do list How Medicaid's five-year look-back can turn a well-intentioned gift into a $200,000 mistake How to recognize a fair cash offer versus a wholesaler's letter A weekly two-bag approach to clearing out a parent's home Why aging in place only works if you plan for who your parent might be in five years, not just who they are today If you are considering next steps for your parent or grandparent, you don't have to have all the answers today. Ryan Riggins created a free Senior Transition Blueprint to walk you through next steps of what to consider, how to take action, and what to expect. You are not alone, lean on your community and specialists who work in this realm every day. Book a free 20 minute call with Ryan Riggins. Download the SeniorSafe App ! Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, your time is valuable and we are so grateful for you! Please share this episode with a friend or someone who could use a hug. You are not alone. Subscribe to the podcast and we'll see you next week! Special thanks to: Podcast Editor Jacqueline van Bierk of Pink Star Music Podcast Music Good_B_Music

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  Episode #69

  Episode 69 - Be a Little Dolly: Honoring Dolly Parton's Legacy of Grief, Generosity & Grandpa Honky's "Girlfriend"

  Aug 30, 202612 minS2

  This week, Lisa reflects on Dolly Parton's passing. Dolly was a legend, a woman whose warmth, honesty, and generosity touched millions. Her legacy teaches us about turning personal loss into lasting good. From the origin of the Imagination Library (born from her father's inability to read and write) to a heartwarming family story about a cardboard Dolly cutout that became her grandfather Honky Hartung's "girlfriend" after losing Alice, his wife of over 60 years, this episode is a celebration of how grief can inspire connection, creativity, and community impact. Lisa shares personal family memories tied to Dolly from Dollywood road trips to enjoying the Imagination Library with her own daughter. Lisa challenges listeners: how can you "be a little Dolly" today, in honor of someone you've lost? How can you spread kindness and generosity? Key Takeaways: Dolly Parton founded the Imagination Library after her father never learned to read or write. Through this program, millions of children and families have been touched and the ripple effect will continue to influence change around the world for years to come. Legacy work doesn't have to be grand. How would your loved one want you to remember them? How many people can you help? Start small, start local. A simple, unconventional comfort object (like a cardboard cutout) can become a meaningful source of connection for someone grieving. Honoring someone's memory can be as simple as continuing what they loved. Maybe it is helping children with literacy, spreading kindness, cooking for the people you love, or showing up authentically. Ask loved ones, while they're here, how they want to be remembered and start carrying their story forward now. Interested in bringing the Imagination Library to your community? You can apply here and if you'd like a personal contact of someone who has started a program in their area, email Lisa at hello@lisahartung.com. This week, find your own small way to "be a little Dolly": a little sparkle, a little kindness, a little joy and give yourself grace. Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, your time is valuable and we are so grateful for you! Please share this episode with a friend or someone who could use a hug. You are not alone. Subscribe to the podcast and we'll see you next week! Special thanks to: Podcast Editor Jacqueline van Bierk of Pink Star Music Podcast Music Good_B_Music

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