CW: Death, suicide, miscarriage
Grieving over the holidays can feel all-consuming and complex. Today, Jess and Scott are joined by returning guest Libby for a raw and honest conversation about navigating grief during the holiday season. They discuss various forms of grief, from the loss of loved ones to mourning relationships with living family members who are estranged or there is a complex relationship.
Libby shares her experience losing her father three years ago around Christmas, while Scott opens up about childhood trauma and his grandfather's death. Listeners will gain valuable insights on coping strategies like allowing yourself to feel emotions fully, maintaining connections with trusted friends, and finding meaningful ways to honour memories.
The episode also explores how to support grieving loved ones with practical advice on what to say (and what not to say) to someone who is hurting.
If you want to hear more from Libby, check out the first episode she recorded with Jess and Scott here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-set-boundaries-with-your-parents-with-libby-ward/id1740816838?i=1000662960865].
You can also follow Libby at @diaryofanhonestmom [https://www.instagram.com/diaryofanhonestmom] on Instagram or visit her website [https://diaryofanhonestmom.com/].
Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First [https://nurturedfirst.com/courses/] using the code ROBOTUNICORN.
We'd love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net.
Credits:
Editing by The Pod Cabin [https://thepodcabin.com/]
Artwork by Wallflower Studio [https://www.wallflowerstudio.co/]
Production by Nurtured First [https://nurturedfirst.com/]
Show Notes
CW: Death, suicide, miscarriage
Grieving over the holidays can feel all-consuming and complex. Today, Jess and Scott are joined by returning guest Libby for a raw and honest conversation about navigating grief during the holiday season. They discuss various forms of grief, from the loss of loved ones to mourning relationships with living family members who are estranged or there is a complex relationship.
Libby shares her experience losing her father three years ago around Christmas, while Scott opens up about childhood trauma and his grandfather's death. Listeners will gain valuable insights on coping strategies like allowing yourself to feel emotions fully, maintaining connections with trusted friends, and finding meaningful ways to honour memories.
The episode also explores how to support grieving loved ones with practical advice on what to say (and what not to say) to someone who is hurting.
If you want to hear more from Libby, check out the first episode she recorded with Jess and Scott here.
You can also follow Libby at @diaryofanhonestmom on Instagram or visit her website.
Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN.
We’d love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net.
Credits:
Editing by The Pod Cabin
Artwork by Wallflower Studio
Production by Nurtured First
Creators & Guests
Jess VanderWier
Co-Founder and CEO of Nurtured First
Scott VanderWier
Co-Founder and COO of Nurtured First
What is Robot Unicorn?
Join me, Jess VanderWier, a registered psychotherapist, mom of three, and founder of Nurtured First, along with my husband Scott, as we dive deep into the stories of our friends, favourite celebrities, and influential figures.
In each episode, we skip the small talk and dive into vulnerable and honest conversations about topics like cycle breaking, trauma, race, mental health, parenting, sex, religion, postpartum, healing, and loss.
We are glad you are here.
PS: The name Robot Unicorn comes from our daughter. When we asked her what we should name the podcast, she confidently came up with this name because she loves robots, and she loves unicorns, so why not? There was something about the playfulness of the name, the confidence in her voice, and the fact that it represents that you can love two things at once that just felt right.