90 Episodes of Grief, Resilience, and Refusing to Do It Quietly (Season 2 Finale) | 090

Ninety episodes in, and we are closing out Season 2 the way we started it, by saying the loud parts out loud. In this finale, Blair and Alana talk about the grief ritual at the heart of Burning Man's temple, why pet grief leaves people so isolated, and the very full August ahead of them. Plus two new book submission calls, a Get Griefy Magazine kids issue, and a South by Southwest panel that needs your vote.

Closing out Season 2 after 90 episodes: Blair and Alana mark the end of Season 2 and explain the break ahead. The show returns for Season 3 after August and most of September, with a bonus live episode recorded at a conference in Alabama in the meantime.

August 5: two dates worth marking: Voting opens for Blair's SXSW panel proposal on grief, and Get Griefy Magazine releases its first-ever kids issue. The issue features the Faruqi family and includes Blair's article on facial expressions and grief.

Two book calls opening in August: Submissions for "Skin Deep Stories 2" open in mid-August. Submissions for "Resilient AF: Stories of Resilience, Volume 4" open on the 15th. Both have limited spots and a participation fee, with information sessions to come.

Skin Deep Stories 2: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/share-your-story-tattoo-waitlist/

Tories of Resilience Vol. 4: https://theglobalresilienceproject.com/share-your-story-vol3/

Key Takeaways

Grief rituals matter more than grief advice. The Burning Man temple works because it gives people somewhere to put it.Pet grief is real grief. The isolation comes from everyone else's discomfort, not from the size of the loss.Rest is part of resilience. Ninety episodes earns a season break.Writing your story is one of the most reliable ways to metabolize it, which is why the

Thank you to Michelle, our podcast manager, for keeping 90 episodes upright. And thank you to every listener who has stayed through Season 1 and Season 2. Season 3 is coming.

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⚠️ Content Note: Some episodes may contain themes that could be distressing. Please take care of yourself while listening, and don’t hesitate to seek support from a mental health professional if needed.