Grief, Loss & Healing: Surviving the Unthinkable w/ Betsy Thibaut Stephenson

“I can’t spend the next 30 years of my life like this—that’s not a life.”

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this powerful episode features Betsy Thibaud Stephenson, author of Blackbird, sharing her deeply personal experience of navigating unimaginable loss after the death of her son to suicide, along with multiple losses that followed.

Instead of avoiding grief, Betsy fearlessly faced it head-on—writing in real time and speaking openly about loss, mental health, healing, and what it means to rebuild your life after everything changes.

This conversation offers honest insight into the emotional reality of grief and practical ways to cope, process loss, and move forward—one small step at a time.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to cope with grief and suicide loss

Why letting go of “what if” supports healing

The importance of allowing yourself to feel grief

How small steps can help you rebuild after loss

What to say to someone who is grieving

If you’re grieving or supporting someone who is, this episode provides a way forward with compassion, clarity, and hope.

To learn more about Betsy and her book, please visit blackbirdbetsy.com.