Episode 36

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3rd May 2026

From Grief Deck Pulls to Profound Moments of Knowing: A Unique Exploration with Sage.

Within this segment, we embark on a reflective journey that intricately weaves together grief deck pulls and moments of knowing, providing a rich tapestry of insights into the grieving process. Hosted by Story, alongside co-host Erika and guest Sage, the discussion is framed around the therapeutic use of oracle card decks designed to facilitate healing and understanding in the wake of loss. The Grief, Grace, and Healing deck serves as a poignant reminder of the emotional complexities inherent in grief, while the Splash of Hope and Inspiration deck offers uplifting guidance, encouraging individuals to find solace amid their struggles. Through the act of pulling cards, the hosts and Sage engage in a dialogue that is both candid and deeply personal, allowing listeners to resonate with their shared experiences. As the segment unfolds, the conversation transitions to the significance of physical movement in the grieving process. Sage eloquently articulates how engaging in physical activity can create a positive shift in emotional energy, underscoring the need for self-care during such tumultuous times. This exploration of movement is complemented by Sage's own moments of knowing—experiences that affirm the ongoing connection with lost loved ones. Through these narratives, the segment emphasizes that grief is not a solitary journey; rather, it is a collective experience that can foster connection, understanding, and ultimately, healing. The segment concludes on a resonant note, encouraging listeners to embrace their grief as a natural and integral part of their life journey. It challenges the misconceptions surrounding grief, advocating for a more compassionate understanding of its complexities. By sharing their stories, Story, Erika, and Sage create a nurturing space for listeners to reflect on their own experiences with loss, promoting the idea that through grief, one can discover profound moments of clarity and connection, leading to a deeper understanding of love and life.

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Mady's Tattoos Madys tattoos is based out of mission beach California where She specializes in Japanese traditional , black and grey , photography, art, and media. Mady believes that tattoos can be more than art, they are milestones, memories, and reminders of how far you’ve come. To learn more or book a session you can find her on instagram at madys_tattoos. Azadi Healing Azadi — which is FARSI for freedom — empowers individuals and communities through trauma-informed care and events such as nervous system regulation, reiki, sound healing, breathwork facilitation and more. Whether you're exploring healing or navigating grief, Azadi Healing offers a sacred space to come home to yourself and find your center. Remember that you’re never alone on this journey. Visit azadihealing.com

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About the Podcast

The Upside to Grief
Grief Podcast
Is there an upside to grief?

Your host Story & co-host Erika created this podcast to explore just that.

On The Upside to Grief podcast, Story and Erika and their guests will share their personal stories with grief and how it can be a transformative force. Story & Erika will have one-on-one conversations about the language around grief, redefining society’s views, and breaking cultural norms around grief. Quirky segments discussing other aspects intertwined with the grieving process such as; "Grief in the Wild", "Moments of Knowing", and "Questionable Grief Decisions" aka QGD's will follow each guest’s chapter.

Story & Erika don’t tip toe around the subject and share unapologetically about their views and opinions. In order to create a positive change and still acknowledge that grief just straight up sucks, we need to start normalizing having these uncomfortable conversations.

Story & Erika invite you to join them on this deeply personal and supportive journey as we all explore the transformative power of navigating loss.

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The Upside to Grief podcast is sponsored by Azadi Healing and Mady’s Tattoos.
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About your hosts

Story your host

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My name is Story and my husband died after eight years together. All of the plans we had, the hope for the future, and everything I thought I knew, disappeared in the blink of an eye. The crawling out of your skin feeling became my new norm. Navigating grief while re learning who the fuck I was, was something I never imagined myself doing. Learning to be someone that my husband will never know still makes me sick to my stomach to think about. I started completely from scratch living alone in California after my husband died. Two years after my husband passing I came up with the idea of creating The Upside to Grief Podcast. Don’t get me wrong I am not saying grief is happy, it is far from it. However when I embraced the transformation that comes with death, I started finding beautiful and peaceful moments in the dark. So I want to talk about it with you guys. During this time I met some of the most amazing people I am honored to now call my family. One of those amazing humans is your lovey co- host Erika! Ill let her introduce herself : )

Erika your co-host

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My name is Erika, and my grief story revolves around my dad, Mike. He passed away in April 2023 after a long battle with cancer. We had only started to reconnect at the beginning of 2021, and in that brief time, I feel like we built the relationship we had always wanted with each other. His death completely and totally reshaped me as a person. It broke me and ripped me out of the reality I knew, but then grief was there as my constant companion. It was woven into everything that I did and thought. Grief became not just a companion but one of my greatest teachers. It has given me courage, strength, and a deep commitment to honor the bond I shared with my Dad. Losing him has been one of the most painful things I’ve ever experienced, but I refuse to silence my love for him, my sadness at his loss, or my fondness of his memory. So much of me is because of him. I walk with grief now, and I genuinely hope others can also discover the beautiful possibilities that unfold along this journey by sharing what we have found here.