The Sky Looks Different - A Grief Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tori Marocco
When I first lost my son, Jax in 2016 I heard a quote that brought so much meaning to what I was feeling inside. It said, "The sky looks different when someone you love is up there."And that is where I found inspiration for the podcast name. This is a podcast for those grieving to know that even if you are bereaved you are not alone. My goal, along with my Co-host Courtney, is to share stories of loss to help normalize grief and make it feel less isolating. Join us as we share stories from people from all walks of life navigating their own unique avenues of grief.
In this episode Courtney and Tori discuss the stages of grief from a therapists and a grievers perspective. They hope to give insight into this unique series of behaviors that can sometimes feel isolating and lonely. There is no timeline for the period you may experience these stages in. If you have any questions related to the stages of grief or need someone to talk to please reach out to us on The Sky Looks Different Podcast Instagram! Thank you for listening. We hope this podcast encourages you and helps you feel less alone in your loss.
Age Appropriate Grief Books:
Sesame Street When Families Grieve Kit
The Invisible String
When Someone Dies: A Childrens Mindful How to Guide On Grief and Loss
My Heart Hurts: A Grief Workbook For Children
Tiny Superheros
Flying Wish Paper
Listen as Tori interviews her older sister, Brittany about still birth and the stigma associated with it. Brittany shares about her daughter Remi Mae, her experience with a Covid pregnancy and how you can help keep your babies memory alive even after loss. Also she shares how as a loved one you can support your friend or family member in their grief. This conversation is so important and needed to be had in this culture of trying to stuff down your grief. Brittany shares about how she has found purpose in her pain through art and the importance of having a good OBGYN and feeling heard in your pregnancy concerns. She also talks about having a "rainbow baby" shortly after her loss and how that unveils another layer of grief. We hope this episode encourages you, gives you hope and helps you feel less alone if you have gone through something similar or know someone who has.
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In this episode Courtney and Tori chat about coping techniques unique to grief and how you can implement them in your daily life. We know that the process of grief will last a lifetime and we hope that these techniques are useful to you in your journey. Everyone handles things differently but Courtney and Tori offer up some of the ways they have coped and what they have found helpful. Join us as we dive into this conversation. We hope it inspires and encourages you as you walk through your own unique journey of loss.
Friends Way
https://www.friendsway.org
Camp Angel Wings
https://www.southcoast.org/visiting-nurse-association/our-services/camp-angel-wings/
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This episode is so special because Tori gets to interview her husband Mark about this journey with grief and caring for a medically fragile child. We talk about his advice to dads going through the loss of their child and how people can help a dad grieving. Mark and Tori also chat about their marriage and the struggles they faced after the loss of their son. This conversation is so helpful for couples going through their own grief and they offer ways to keep your marriage strong. We hope this episode offers you encouragement and hope if you are battling through a similar season.
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In this episode Courtney interviews Jaxons mom, Tori. She shares all about her journey through getting a diagnosis for her child, the trauma of raising a child with a fatal disease (Niemann-Pick Disease Type A/B) and how Jaxon changed her as a person. Courtney asks Tori questions pertaining to death, life and all the in-between. Listen as they dive into Jaxons story and his life. Although it was cut short he lived his life with so much joy and intention. We hope this episode encourages you and brings hope to people going through similar situations. You can have a very FULL life after loss but it takes work and sitting with the hard feelings.
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Courtney's Book Recommendations:
Its ok that you're not ok by Megan Devine
Bearing the Unbearable by Joann Cacciatore
More Beautiful then Before by Steve Leder
Wylder Nation Foundation
https://www.wyldernation.org
In this episode we meet our co-host Courtney Imondi and she talks about her background as a mental health counselor, the different layers of therapy and her recent unexpected loss of her dad, Ron. Listen as Tori and Courtney each discuss their unique experiences with grief, things that were helpful to someone who loses a loved one and the types of things that maybe shouldn't be said. Courtney gives some great advice about helping our loved ones navigate grief. We can't wait for you to hear this conversation that we hope brings hope and encouragement to anyone struggling and to remind you that you are never alone!
Book Recommendations:
Its not supposed to be this way by Lisa Terkeurst
Mending Tomorrow by Alyssa Quilala
A Grace Disguised by Jerry Sittser
Holding on to Hope by Nancy Guthrie
When there are no words by Charlie Walton
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Welcome to The Sky Looks Different podcast. We are so excited to share this podcast with you all. It came about after Tori lost her son, Jax in 2016 and wanted to change the stigma that grief has associated with it. She approached her friend Courtney who is a mental health counselor and also recently lost her father, to help her co-host. It is the perfect fit to try and tackle all sides of grief because there are so many layers to it. Please join us as Tori introduces the podcast and gives a little insight into what Season 1 will look like, how the podcast got its name and the goals of this podcast.