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life's too shorthow does living through grief change who we are? Author: Sarah Mc Ginn
Hello, Im Sarah Mc Ginn, and youre listening to Life's Too ShortGrief changes everything - your beliefs, your purpose, your sense of time. This podcast explores those changes through honest conversations with people who have lived through the unimaginable, as well as solo reflections from me on my own journey with loss.Each week we share stories of what grief takes, what it gives, and how it reshapes the way we live. These conversations can be raw and difficult, but also full of love, laughter, and unexpected hope.Because as we all know - life is too short. New episodes every Tuesday. Subscribe to listen back to past seasons and join the conversation. To support the podcast and help me keep bringing you these stories, visit Buy Me a Coffee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Personal Journals, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Christmas Grief: Coping With Loss During the Festive Season
Episode 11
Tuesday, 23 December, 2025
Christmas can intensify grief in ways you don’t expect. For many people, the festive season brings memories, longing, and a deep sense of absence - especially if you’re facing your first Christmas without someone you love.In this solo episode of Life’s Too Short, I talk honestly about Christmas grief and what it’s really like to cope with loss during the holidays. I share a personal story about the first time I heard a Christmas song after my mum died, how grief can surface suddenly, and how this season can feel isolating when the world expects joy.This episode explores:why grief often feels heavier at Christmasthe emotional complexity of the festive season after losshow to survive your first Christmas without a loved onepermission to lower expectations and opt out of traditionshow joy and grief can exist together over timeWhether you’re grieving a parent, partner, child, or someone deeply important to you, this episode is for anyone trying to get through Christmas while carrying loss.You can find me on Instagram @lifestooshortpodcast, where I share updates, reflections and details about upcoming episodes. I’ll be taking a short break over the Christmas period to rest and be with my family, but new episodes will be back in the new year. Thank you so much for listening, sharing, and holding space for these conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
