Welcome to "griefsense," a bi-weekly podcast for creatives who are grievers. I'm your host, Mimi Gonzalez, guiding you through discussions about life, death, and 'grief sense,' a unique perspective born from my personal loss and confrontation with mortality. We'll invite guests to share their stories of loss and healing and how they've tapped into this thought exploration of their #griefsense. Together, we'll explore the intersection of grief, creativity, and mortality, striving to normalize ...
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Tatiana Banks on: being a young widow and finding love after loss
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Send us a Text Message. Hey griefsense familia! It's Mimi Gonzalez here, your host and the Zillennial Griever. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Tatiana Banks, a young widow who’s been finding her way through grief while raising her kids and falling in love again. Tatiana will share with us how she keeps the memory of her late husband alive, the da…
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Mimi on: sometimes you have to breakdown to breakthrough
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever felt like you just want to give up? Well, don't because we need you. Your breakthrough is right around the corner! Hey griefsense fam! Today, it’s just me sharing some big updates and life changes, and I’d love your thoughts. After wrestling with mental health challenges and nearly giving up, I’ve just won a st…
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Jiggy Yoon on: becoming an orphan before 30, being Queer & Asian and challenging hustle culture
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Send us a Text Message. what's up griefsense familia? Come chill with me and motivational speaker, mental health advocate, combat sports athlete, and mindset and performance coach Na Eun "Jiggy" Yoon as we explore the deep connections between grief, identity, and resilience. Today, Jiggy opens up about her role as a leading voice in the LGBTQ+ comm…
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Kat Primeau on: growing up in hospice & finding your gifts in grief
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Send us a Text Message. Step into a space where grief meets creativity in this enlightening conversation with Kat Primeau, aka the Good Grief Doula. Host Mimi Gonzalez and Kat dive into what it means to be death positive and how embracing grief can unlock creative expression and personal growth. Kat opens up about growing up in hospice and how her …
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Serge Nkusi on: remembering SteveO & advice for young creatives facing grief
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Send us a Text Message. Join us as Serge Nkusi, a young stand-up comedian from Rwanda, discusses how he channels his grief into creativity. Serge opens up about the loss of his brother Steve, a renowned track athlete, and how this tragedy has shaped his approach to life and mental health. He shares his journey of dealing with grief through humor, t…
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Gabrielle Perez on the Cannes do spirit: channeling grief into creativity
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Send us a Text Message. Dive into this inspiring episode where Mimi Gonzalez sits down with Gabrielle Perez, Senior Partnerships Manager at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, often described as the Oscars of the advertising and media world. This conversation explores the deep impact of experiencing serial grief at a young age an…
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Melanie Wilson on: being the 'death of the party' & finding community in grief
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Send us a Text Message. If you've ever felt like the "Death of the Party" because grief is part of your story, then this episode is for you. I had the pleasure of interviewing Melanie Wilson, the founder of Death of the Party, a community where the conversation on creating spaces for those touched by loss—especially within the LGBTQ+ community and …
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Kheyra Horton on: how grief inspired a soft life with intention, empathy, & creativity
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever stopped to think about how the content you post or your online interactions, are the sum of your digital legacy? What will your friends, family members, and followers remember about the legacy you leave behind? Is it all the likes or followers you got, or will it be the impact you had on them? Kheyra and I, dra…
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Womb Shaman Anabel Vizcarra on why grief and aligning to nature's cycles are essential for sustainable creation
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Send us a Text Message. In honor of International Women's Day, join us for a conversation with Anabel Vizcarra, an embodiment mentor, womb Shaman, and Curandera. She centers grief and The Divine Feminine in her work so that women can embody this as women in leadership, women in the home and overall, women in the world. Her core mission and belief i…
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Jae Thomas, @itsrainingbpd: BPD & grief, coping strategies, & remembering Jordan
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Send us a Text Message. Do you struggle with being true to yourself in a society that often misunderstands mental health issues? Do you feel alone in your struggle with mental health and searching for a community that understands? Today Mimi sits down with Jae Thomas, known on socials as itsrainingbpd. Jae is a 20-year-old content creator dedicated…
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Pierce Freelon on: grammy nominations and living with purpose in grief
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Pierce Freelon, a Grammy-nominated artist whose work is as impactful as it is inspired. With Pierce, we dive into the profound legacy of his father, Phil Freelon, an architect whose brilliance has left an indelible mark on the world and deeply influenced Pierce's life and art.…
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Antonio Morales on: the liberated grief self
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we're joined by Antonio Morales, the visionary founder of The Liberated Self, who invites us on a transformative journey exploring the concepts of the oppressed and liberated self. Antonio delves deep into how embracing our liberated self inspires us to live with purpose, foster deeper connections, and build…
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Liezel De La Cruz on: finding our grief homes
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Send us a Text Message. What does it mean to create a space for grief? Today, Liezel De La Cruz takes us through the intimate journey of losing her father, the waves of sorrow that followed, and the unexpected lessons she’s learned in transforming her pain into purpose. In a heartfelt conversation, Liezel opens up about the stark reality of grievin…
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Adriana Michelle on: the death alchemist's playbook
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Send us a Text Message. Hey griefsense familia! It's your host, Mimi Gonzalez, and today we're embarking on a transformative journey into the heart of death, grief, and rebirth. Settle in and join us as we explore these profound themes with the magical Adriana Michelle, known to many as @thedeathalchemist on Instagram. 🌌 Adriana Michelle, a storyte…
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Dr. Tiana Woolridge on: all the waves of navigating grief & legacy
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Send us a Text Message. Join us for a candid #griefsense conversation with Dr. Tiana Woolridge, a dedicated pediatrician and sports medicine doctor based in Los Angeles. In this episode, we explore the significant themes of legacy and honoring those who have passed. Tiana also shares the raw moment she learned of her father's passing while away in …
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Pabel Martinez on: Dreams and Nightmares of living with grief
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Send us a Text Message. Hey #griefsense familia! Tune in to an intimate heart-to-heart with Pabel Martinez, a proud Dominicano, New Yorker, and the soon-to-be tech founder behind Plurawl's upcoming app. But that's not all—Pabel’s a powerhouse: the creative genius behind the top 2% podcast, "Quien Tu Eres?". In this episode, Pabel opens up about his…
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Hady Mendez on: from loss to boldly speaking
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Send us a Text Message. Hey griefsense familia, Meet Hady Mendez, founder and CEO of Boldly Speaking. With a diverse background that includes serving as the Head of Equality for a major tech firm and numerous roles in high tech and financial sectors, Hady has always been at the forefront of fostering inclusive spaces. Her additional advocacy work, …
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Dr. Erica Xavier-Beauvoir on: the spiritual journey of grief, rebirth, & ancestral ties
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Send us a Text Message. Dive deep into this episode featuring Dr. Erica Xavier-Beauvoir, a Psychic Medium, Natural Burial Artivist, Multi-hyphenated Healer and Eco-Spiritualist. This episode explores the intersection of grief, spirituality, and ancestral recognition. Dr. Erica X-B's profound connection with her late grandmother, Emma Kate, and uncl…
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Kourtney Rincon on: being vulnerable & free
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Send us a Text Message. Hey #griefsense fam! In this deeply personal episode, join us as Kourtney Rincon shares her story of experiencing the unimaginable—the tragic loss and murder of her mother, her father's incarceration, and the recent loss of her grandmother, who recently lost her battle to cancer. We dive into the impacts that come with loved…
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Shereen Sater on: resilience reimagined—from loss to leadership
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Send us a Text Message. Hi #griefsense familia! In this heartfelt episode of #griefsense, host Mimi Gonzalez sits down with her good friend, Shereen Sater, Founder of The Curve Collective and a dedicated advocate for revolutionizing the modern-day workplace. Shereen shares her deeply personal journey through grief, following the sudden and traumati…
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Mimi Gonzalez on: dealing with grief when nature strikes
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Send us a Text Message. Hey #griefsense familia! In light of the devastating wildfires in Maui where over 114 people have died and more than a thousand remain missing, this episode emphasizes the importance of discussing and preparing for unexpected tragedies. A key takeaway is that natural disasters can strike at any moment, and the urgency to hav…
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Amonnie & Pop Thomas on: experiencing infant loss & having a baby on the same day a year later
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Send us a Text Message. Hey griefsense familia, This week, I'm bringing you a story that's bound to pull at your heartstrings. I had the honor of chatting with Pop and Amonnie from @ThomasFamilyTies. Pop's pouring love into every dish over at SoulBowls in Connecticut. Beyond being an incredible chef, he's a testament to resilience. He's faced the p…
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Noel Claudio on: the experience of being an orphan and a first-gen Latino in tech
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Send us a Text Message. In this reflective episode, we explore the story of Noel Claudio, a first-generation Latino forging a powerful path in the world of tech. Noel's journey, marked by the loss of both of his parents as well as other family and close friends, blossoms into an unshakable commitment to lift others who aspire to break barriers in t…
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Mimi Gonzalez on: a tribute to her grandfather titled "Dear Young Man"
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Send us a Text Message. What's up, familia? Get ready for the premiere episode and official launch of griefsense, where we honor my grandpa, Leonard Wallace - the OG and catalyst behind this podcast. In honor of his 3 year anniversary, I'll be sharing some memories about our time together, the laughs, the wisdom, and how his spirit still guides me.…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to "Grief Sense," a weekly podcast for creatives, activists, and anyone navigating loss. I'm your host, Mimi Gonzalez, guiding you through discussions about life, death, and 'grief sense,' a unique perspective born from my personal loss and confrontation with mortality. We'll invite guests to share their stories of l…
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