Navigating Mother's Day Amidst Grief: Part One

In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, discusses the complexities and emotional challenges that Mother's Day can bring for those grieving the loss of a mother or a mother figure. Dr. Taylor provides practical strategies for self-care, emphasizes the validity of all types of grief, and offers support for both those grieving and their supporters. She stresses the importance of acknowledging one's unique grief and giving oneself permission to opt out of traditional celebrations if they feel too painful. This episode aims to create a compassionate space where grief is acknowledged and supported.

00:00 Introduction to Grief is the New Normal

00:26 Mother's Day: A Complex Emotion

01:53 Acknowledging Different Forms of Grief

05:54 Creating a Care Plan for Mother's Day

09:35 Support for Grief Supporters

10:03 Closing Thoughts and Reflections

11:10 Resources and Final Words

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Grief is the New Normal is the podcast that refuses to sugarcoat loss—because grief isn’t a problem to fix, it’s a reality to live with. Hosted by Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience in grief, trauma, and reproductive psychology, this show dives deep into the messy, nonlinear, and very real ways grief impacts our lives.

Whether you're navigating the death of your person, wrestling with the weight of an invisible loss, or trying to figure out who you even are after everything changed—this podcast is here for you. With a mix of solo deep dives, expert interviews, and candid conversations, Dr. Taylor unpacks the emotions no one warns you about, challenges outdated grief narratives, and offers both practical tools and hard-earned wisdom to help you feel less alone.

No toxic positivity. No “fixing” your grief. Just honest talk, validation, and the reminder that you don’t have to do this alone. Because in a world that wants you to move on, Grief is the New Normal is here to help you move through.

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