Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart

Explore the raw and unseen sides of loss and healing with stories, reflections, and real-life guidance on navigating grief—whether it’s a deep personal loss, an identity shift, or life’s inevitable heartbreaks. Each conversation offers practical tools to integrate healing in mind, body, and spirit. Join for support, growth, and a compassionate community that understands. For bonus content, visit Patreon.com/MandyCapehart. Interested in sharing your story as a guest? Reach out at MandyCapehart.com/PodMatch.

Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart is a health podcast hosted by Mandy Capehart, with 260 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Mandy Capehart hosts Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart, a health show with 260 episodes published.

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  Episode #50

  259. The Uninvited Guests of Grief with Dr. Jennifer Dall

  Sep 27, 202645 minS5

  "When I began to recognize that one step forward, two steps back was part of the work, it was part of the process." What if the moments that feel like setbacks aren't signs you're grieving wrong? In today's conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Jennifer Dall, a grief-informed neurodivergence specialist, educator, ADHD coach, and founder of ADHD Holistically. Together, we explore the intersection of grief, widowhood, ADHD, identity shifts, and the everyday realities of carrying loss while still trying to function. We talk about grief brain, changing capacity, masking, self-compassion, and why so many people mistake overwhelm for personal failure. If you've ever wondered why simple tasks feel harder after loss, this conversation will help you feel a little less alone. In this episode, we talk about: Grief brain and everyday overwhelm The overlap between grief and neurodivergence Widowhood and identity shifts Masking and feeling unseen The hidden labor that comes with loss Changing capacity and self-compassion Why setbacks are part of the process What restoration can look like after loss Links + Resources from this episode: Dr. Jennifer Dall, ADHD Holistically Curveball Press & Space to Grieve Follow Mandy ⁠ on Instagram ⁠ Become a Patron!

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  Episode #49

  258. Talking About Suicide (Without Getting It Perfect): The Awkward Conversation That Can Save A Life

  Sep 20, 202617 minS5

  “We accidentally communicate that their feelings are something to be argued with instead of something to be witnessed.” What do you do when someone you love says something that makes you wonder if they might be suicidal? Most of us were never taught how to have this conversation. We’re afraid of saying the wrong thing, making things worse, or asking too directly. In this episode, we talk about how to stay present, why asking directly about suicide matters, how to listen without trying to fix, and what a safety plan can offer when things feel overwhelming. You don’t need perfect words. You need a willingness to stay. In this episode, we talk about: How to ask directly about suicide What to say when someone is struggling Why connection matters more than fixing Safety planning and creating space for support Letting go of shame around suicidal thoughts Links + Resources from this episode: Get Lisa Sugarman's book, Surviving: Finding Hope After Suicide Loss Download the free companion conversation guide Become a Patron/Get the Workbook Learn more about Restorative Grief and Enneagram Coaching Connect on Instagram/Threads

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  Episode #48

  257. Everyday Grief - Finding Humanity in the Ordinary After Loss with Leslie Harter-Berg

  Sep 13, 202644 minS5

  "No one is actually grading you on your grief." What if the pressure to be "strong" is keeping you from being honest about what grief actually feels like? Today's conversation is with Leslie Harter-Berg, author of You're So Strong: On Grief and Letting Go of My Favorite Compliment . After the sudden death of her husband, Ryan, Leslie found herself trying to live up to everyone's expectations of what a grieving person should look like, until she realized there was no right way to carry loss. If you've ever wondered whether you're grieving "correctly," I hope this conversation offers you permission to let that question go. In this episode, we talk about: Why "you're so strong" can become an impossible expectation Letting go of the idea that grief follows a predictable timeline How grief shows up in ordinary moments instead of dramatic ones Redefining strength after profound loss Why failure isn't the opposite of healing The importance of simply showing up for grieving people Food, hospitality, and caring for one another through everyday rituals Leslie's collaboration with her sister Natalie and The Modern Proper on supporting grieving families Links + Resources from this episode: You're So Strong: On Grief and Letting Go of My Favorite Compliment by Leslie Harter-Berg Leslie Harter-Berg: https://www.leslieharterberg.com/ Leslie's Substack: https://leslieharterberg.substack.com/ Casserole Core with Natalie Mortimer and The Modern Proper Vids for Wids: https://vidsforwids.com/ Join the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/mandycapehart

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  Episode #47

  256. The Grief of Life Transitions

  Sep 6, 202615 minS5

  "Maybe that is what these seasonal transitions are really offering us. Not a chance to get back to normal, but a chance to become more honest about what is changing." What if some of the grief in your life is coming from a transition you actually wanted? In this episode, we are talking about the grief that can show up when life changes, even when the change is exciting or necessary. Sending a kid to college, moving, changing jobs, leaving a community, or simply becoming someone new can bring a surprising amount of grief with it. We look at Francis Weller's idea of the descent, what our bodies can tell us during seasons of change, and why we do not have to rush ourselves into whatever comes next. I also share two simple rituals for marking transitions and making a little more room for what we are feeling. In this episode, we talk about: Transitional grief and why we often miss it Why wanted changes can still hurt Francis Weller's idea of the descent Listening to your body during change Why we need other people when life is shifting Two simple rituals for marking a transition Making room for the in-between Links + Resources from this episode: Become a Patron! Connect with Mandy on Instagram Learn more about coaching Get a copy of Apprenticeship with Sorrow by Francis Weller

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  Episode #46

  255. Why Bad Poetry is Good for Grief with Margaret Bryden

  Aug 30, 202634 minS5

  "Living a full life, living a beautiful life, means learning how to carry grief." What if grief isn't something we're meant to get over, but something we're meant to learn how to carry? In today's episode, I'm joined by therapist and author Margaret Bryden to explore the intersection of grief, creativity, and the healing power of honest expression. Margaret's upcoming book, How I Understand It: A Bad Poet's Guide to Mental Health and Resilience , offers a refreshing invitation to set aside perfection and discover how writing can help us better understand ourselves and our experiences. In this episode, we talk about: Why grief is an inevitable part of living a full life How "bad poetry" helps quiet perfectionism and self-criticism Turning grief into something tangible we can hold and understand The role of creativity in restoring agency after loss Why many people feel pressure to perform grief Narrative authority and reclaiming ownership of your story The connection between poetry, self-awareness, and healing Why resilience is learning how to love differently How creative expression reduces isolation and fosters connection A simple way to begin writing, even if you've never considered yourself creative Links + Resources from this episode: Buy Margaret's book Connect with Margaret online Follow her on Instagram Become a Patron Learn more about Restorative Grief

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