Today’s episode is a tender one. We’re talking about grief the process of grieving, and the truth that it is not only okay to grieve, it’s necessary.

Too often, we feel the pressure to put on a facade. We tell ourselves, “I have to be strong. I can’t let anyone see me break.” But here’s the reality: pretending you’re okay when you’re not doesn’t make the pain go away. It just buries it deeper, and eventually, it will surface sometimes in ways we least expect.

Grief isn’t just about death. It can come after the loss of a relationship, the loss of a job, the loss of health, or even the loss of a dream we held close. Whatever form it takes, grief is a natural response to losing something or someone important to us. And the process it isn’t linear. It doesn’t follow a neat timeline. You may feel sadness one day, anger the next, maybe even ...