Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Join hosts CJ and Ashley in this heartfelt episode of The Day After as they sit down with special guest, Paula. Paula opens up about her deeply personal journey through grief after the loss of her beloved husband, sharing the touching stories featured in her popular blog segment, "Martin Monday…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Today's episode concludes our pet grief series! Did you enjoy the series? We'd love to hear from you. Let us know by sending us a message (link above)! Ashley is away this week so CJ is joined by special co-host Elizabeth from episode 8. In this episode of The Day After, CJ & Elizabeth delve de…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. The Day After's special series focused on pet grief continues with this heartfelt episode. Today, we welcome Kristina to share her touching journey of love, loss, and new beginnings with her canine companions. Losing Wilson, a cherished 17-year-old shih tzu mix, was a painful experience for Kri…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. The Day After's series on pet grief continues in honor of National Pet Month! In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the emotional journey of Dana, who shares her experiences of dealing with the grief of losing her beloved dog, Smitty, to heart disease. Throughout the conversation, hosts CJ I…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this poignant installment of our ongoing series focused on pet grief, hosts CJ and Ashley engage in a deep and meaningful conversation with their guest, Elizabeth, about the intricacies of mourning the loss of a beloved pet. Elizabeth brings to light her personal experiences surrounding the …

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this deeply moving episode of The Day After, we are joined by guest Ashley W. who shares her heartfelt journey of grief following the loss of her beloved dog, Simba. This episode marks the beginning of a month-long series dedicated to exploring pet grief, a topic often overlooked and minimiz…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome back to The Day After, where powerful storytelling meets human connection. Today's episode features our hosts CJ and Ashley in an intimate conversation with our guest, Cynthia, who shares her transformative experience with the pathos of life's unpredictability In this deeply moving epis…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome to a heartfelt and deeply moving episode of The Day After. Today's guest is Ashley, who bravely shares her journey through the heartache of pregnancy loss and the resilience that followed. Ashley's experience shines a light on the often unspoken grief that accompanies such a loss and th…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome back to another episode of The Day After! In this episode, we are joined by Miriam, who opens her heart to us, sharing her journey through the shadow of loss and the struggle to find light after the death of her beloved mother. Miriam's candid recollection offers us a window into the of…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome back! Today, we're diving deep into the often untouched waters of grief with our guest Katie. Katie shares her journey through the murky depths of loss starting with a breakup that left her with her challenging but beloved Tibetan mastiff, Freya. After Freya's passing, Katie confronts a…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome to another episode of The Day After. Today, we have the privilege of sitting down with Melanie, who opens up about the harrowing experience of losing her partner, Michael, to a rapid battle with pancreatic cancer. In today’s conversation, Melanie touches on the overwhelming emotions of …

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In today's episode, Kim emphasizes the fulfillment derived from service to others and the origins of the Widow Squad. Kim shares the challenges faced in dealing with her grief while working to be in service to others. To find out more about the work Kim is doing, head over to the Widow Squad or…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Join hosts, CJ Infantino and Ashley Infantino, for a heartfelt look back at their inaugural year creating a space to change the global conversation on grief. In this season finale, CJ & Ashley share their vision for the future, including expanding The Day After to create a network to support va…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome back to The Day After! Today, we’re joined by Cesar who opens up about the complexities of self-care in the face of adversity. Cesar candidly shares his struggles with asking for help, throwing light on the importance of recognizing our own needs. We discuss the transformative power of …

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome back to The Day After. Today's episode holds a profoundly personal journey, one of heartache, resilience, and the quest for healing. We are honored to have Dimitrios with us, who is bravely opening up for the first time to an audience beyond his close circle about the loss of his mother…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this heartfelt episode The Day After, hosts CJ & Ashley engage in an intimate conversation with Gina, who shares her deeply personal journey of loss, resilience, and hope. They unpack the emotional upheaval following Gina's mother's diagnosis with stage four pancreatic cancer, the family's d…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome back to another episode of The Day After. Today, we're diving deep into a poignant story of loss, love, and the complexities of dealing with grief across continents. Our guest, Juhi, shares her heart-wrenching experience of receiving the devastating news of her mother’s sudden passing w…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this emotionally charged episode of The Day After, CJ Infantino and Ashley Infantino are joined by guest Kim, who shares her tragic yet inspiring journey through grief and loss. Kim's husband was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, and she opens up about the difficult decisions they made a…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome back to The Day After, the podcast where we explore stories of grief, resilience, and finding hope in the aftermath of loss. Today, we have a very special guest joining us, Kelly. Kelly has experienced the profound heartbreak of losing her oldest brother to glioblastoma, a devastating f…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. What if I told you that grief, with all its pain and confusion, holds the power to reshape you, your relationships, and your perception of self? This week, we're privileged to sit down with Sarah, who candidly shares the impact of losing her father to a rare strep bacteria at a young age and th…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. What happens when the unthinkable strikes, and suddenly, your world is shattered? Meet Sarah, a brave soul who grappled with this reality when she lost her brother to suicide. Amid the heartache, Sarah shares her raw and intimate journey of navigating grief, the repercussions of medical neglige…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. This week we talk with Stephen, who opens up about his journey with grief after losing his mom to glioblastoma when he was 19. Stephen shares how he navigated growing up in the aftermath of this loss, the coping strategies that helped him through, and the support system that proved crucial. Sup…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. On this week’s episode, we talk with Deborah, whose journey with grief was consistently reset when she lost a granddaughter and two daughters in the span of just a year and a half. Join us to hear Deborah’s story, which reminds us that unimaginable loss sometimes triggers the most meaningful re…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In today’s episode, we share our guests one piece of advice for those who are grieving. Do you have one piece of advice you’d like to share? Send us a message via Instagram or our website. We’d love to hear from you Support the Show. For more, go to thedayafter.com, or join the conversation onl…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this episode of "The Day After", we sit down with Chenelle, who, at the age of nine, faced the sudden loss of her father due to hospital malpractice. Chenelle opens up about her experiences and offers a guide for anyone seeking to understand grief and the transformative power of resilience a…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this episode, we talk with Erin, whose husband died suddenly of an aneurysm while in Las Vegas for work. Erin shares how she coped with the shocking loss, continued to parent in the aftermath, and eventually opened up to the idea of connecting with someone new. Support the Show. For more, go…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. **TRIGGER WARNING** This episode contains discussions about suicide. This week, we sit down with Phil, who was just 13 when he lost his dad to suicide. As Phil shouldered the burden of adult responsibilities in the aftermath, he was forced to not only mourn his father, but also his childhood. J…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. On this week’s episode, we sit down with Jon, a retired Olympic athlete whose brother died unexpectedly in his sleep at 17 — just months before Jon qualified for his first Olympic games. Join us for a candid conversation about anger, coping mechanisms, and how loss changes the complexion of ach…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. This week, we talk with Rebecca, whose son died unexpectedly from an accidental fall. Rebecca shares how the shock of the loss shaped her grief and the value she has found in embracing coincidence. Join us for this vulnerable story about living with an unimaginable loss that reminds us always t…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this week’s episode of The Day After, we chat with Mary who lost her Mom to glioblastoma. Mary shares her experience with grief after losing her mom five years ago — she had just begun her nursing career, and struggled to give herself grace as she navigated the loss. Join us for this convers…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this episode, we sit down with Nicole, who lost her cousin at age 9. Nicole discusses the guilt that has colored her grief, her path to processing the loss, and how the experience shapes her relationships today. Nicole’s story reminds us to accept our grief as valid and to always say “I love…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In today’s episode, we sit down with Christopher, who lost his father as a teen. Christopher shares how his grief manifested in those early years, how the loss has influenced his relationship with his own children and the quiet ways he continues to honor his father. Join us for this emotional c…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. This week we sit down with Ashley, who lost her Mom at 12 — a loss she didn’t truly grieve until her 30s. We deep dive into the definition of grief and how to process grief many years later. We also talk about the importance (for some) of keeping your loved one’s memory alive. Don’t miss this t…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In today’s episode, we sit down with Laura, who lost her husband in 2020. Laura shares the trials and tribulations of her husband’s 7-year battle with ewing sarcoma. From chemotherapy, radiation, and vaccine trials to multiple hopes of NED (No Evidence of Disease), Laura never stopped searching…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this episode, we chat with Ian, who lost his parents. He shares how he coped with his grief and the impact of losing his dad at a young age. As the eldest, Ian felt pressured to be the "man" in the house. He also shares his unique way of dealing with his emotions - raking leaves. Join us for…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In today's episode, we ‘sit down’ with Stacey Steinmiller, a psychotherapist turned transformational coach. She also happens to be CJ’s former therapist. CJ & Stacey dive into identity, navigating life post-death, and handling relationships with your loved one. You can learn more about Stacey a…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Bonus episode! In today’s bonus episode, CJ and Ashley reflect on the last few weeks since launching the day after. From the thoughtful messages to our first few guests, they share how amazing it has been to see the impact the podcast already has (and as usual, CJ shared his less optimistic vie…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome back! In Episode 3, we talk with Kelly, who lost her parents after graduating college. As an adopted child, Kelly felt her parents truly saved her. Frustrated, angry, and sad that they couldn’t be there to see her through her formative years, meet their grandchildren, and more - Kelly l…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome to Episode 1 of "The Day After." In this episode, we sit down with Dino. Listen as Dino shares his incredible journey of how he learned to move forward after losing the love of his life to cancer and becoming a single widowed dad to three young kids. Dino's bravery and resilience move y…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Join us for Episode 2 of "The Day After" as we sit down with Carl, a man who has faced tragedy and loss from a young age. At a very young age, Carl lost his dad and has since carried the weight of that loss throughout his life. In this powerful episode, Carl opens up about the impact losing his…

Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome to The Day After! This is our intro episode and teaser into what you can expect from CJ and Ashley as they discuss their intention for starting this podcast. Support the Show. For more, go to thedayafter.com, or join the conversation online and follow us @thedayafteronline. You can find…