Grief & Loss Episodes

Experience an honest conversation about midlife grief and widowhood as we explore why the second year of loss can feel even harder than the first. In this deeply personal episode of WTF Just Happened?, Sada shares the raw reality of life 18 months after the sudden loss of her husband, Kris. Hilary and Sada unpack the crushing loneliness of losing a spouse, explain why healing after loss is never linear, and discuss how to keep rebuilding your life when the world expects you t...

Learn practical strategies for midlife grief support and discover exactly how to show up when someone you love is hurting. In this heartfelt and actionable episode of WTF Just Happened?, Hilary and Sada share their "Friendship Emergency Plan"—a simple framework for supporting friends through major crises like losing a spouse, cancer, or divorce. Learn why the phrase "let me know if you need anything" always falls short and discover how small acts of kindness truly make a diff...

If you are struggling with forgetfulness and mental fatigue, intense midlife grief brain symptoms are likely the cause. In this deeply empathetic episode of WTF Just Happened?, Hilary and Sada break down what processing loss really feels like—from crushing exhaustion and physical brain fog to severe loneliness. They explore the emotional crash that happens when distractions end and discuss why grief isn’t just limited to losing a partner. In this conversation, we talk about: Re...

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses sudden loss, widowhood, grief, and trauma. Master the heavy transitions of a midlife widowhood guide and explore what it really looks like to survive the sudden loss of a spouse. In this deeply moving and raw episode of WTF Just Happened?, Sada shares the heartbreaking story of losing her husband, Kris, to an unexpected brain aneurysm. Hilary and Sada have an incredibly honest conversation about shock, trauma, and finding the resilience...