Grief Witnessed

Grief Witnessed is a podcast about the kind of grief we don’t talk about enough and the power of being truly seen inside it. Each episode shares real, honest stories of loss in all its forms: the death of a partner, parent, or child… the grief of divorce… the life you thought you’d have but didn’t get. This podcast exists to witness grief. NOT to fix it, rush it, or tidy it up. Just to sit with it.

Grief Witnessed is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Grief Witnessed, a society show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  The Love of a Father with My Father Law, Tom Martin

  Aug 12, 202651 minS1

  Don't forget to watch on Youtube! In this episode of Grief Witnessed, I sit down with someone who means so much to me, my father-in-law, Tom. This conversation is incredibly special because we loved and lost the same person. I lost my husband, and Tom lost his son. Together, we reflect on the first year without Tanner and what grief has looked like for each of us. Tom shares stories about raising Tanner, the joy he brought into every room, and the little moments that made him who he was. We also talk about how our bodies remember grief, why a parent's loss is so unique, and how love continues to live on through memories, family, and Tanner's daughter, Amy Lou. One of my favorite parts of this conversation is simply getting to hear Tom tell stories about Tanner as a little boy. They made me laugh, they made me cry, and they reminded me that the people we love never stop shaping the lives around them. If you've ever lost someone you love, or if you've wondered what grief looks like from a parent's perspective, I hope this conversation helps you feel seen. It's a reminder that grief changes over time, but love never does. Enjoy this season 1 finale, of Grief Witnessed.

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  Episode #25

  Mental Illness Is Not A Character Flaw with Tamara Brock

  Jul 29, 202659 minS1

  Don't forget to watch on Youtube! In this episode of Grief Witnessed, I sit down with one of my very best widow friends, Tamara, to share the story of her husband, Grant. They met at church, where Grant taught a Sunday School class so loved that people would crowd the room and sit on the floor just to hear him teach. He was a gifted musician, a man of deep faith, and someone who cared deeply about the people around him. Grant also lived with bipolar disorder. He carried so much shame surrounding his illness but worked incredibly hard to heal and had been doing so well in the years leading up to his death. While serving a shift at a homeless shelter, he took methadone during a manic episode without fully understanding the danger. Being the kind of person he was, he called Tamara to confess. She rushed to him and performed CPR for 13 agonizing minutes before paramedics arrived. As a nurse practitioner, Tamara wrestled with overwhelming guilt, wondering how she couldn't save the person she loved most. In one of the most vulnerable conversations we've had, Tamara also shares what happened after Grant's death. She talks honestly about the unbearable weight of grief, begging God to take her life, and how she slowly found a way to keep living after losing her best friend. This episode is a powerful reminder that mental illness is not a character flaw, that addiction and bipolar disorder deserve compassion instead of shame, and that even in the deepest despair, hope can begin to grow again. You can also listen to Grant's music on Spotify under the name Kevat.

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  Grief Witnessed

  My Husband Died Just 4 Months After We Got Married with Heather Morgan

  Jul 22, 202635 min

  Don't forget to watch on Youtube! In this episode of Grief Witnessed, I sit down with my friend Heather to share the story of losing her husband, Cameron, just four and a half months after they were married. Heather opens up about the final day they spent together, the devastating moment she learned Cameron had died in a car accident, and what it was like to become a widow at just 23 years old. We also talk about trauma, dating after loss, finding love again, and the beautiful way her husband, Shawn, has made space for both her grief and her love for Cameron. This conversation is a reminder that grief changes us, love never disappears, and healing doesn't mean leaving someone behind.

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  Episode #23

  May His Memory Be a Blessing with Robin Rosenthal

  Jul 15, 202644 minS1

  Don't forget to watch on Youtube! In this episode of Grief Witnessed, I sit down with my friend Robin Rosenthal to talk about the sudden loss of her husband, Mark, who passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack after 24 years of marriage. Together, we talk about navigating life as a young widow, raising children on your own, finding community through grief, and learning to move forward without leaving your person behind. Robin also shares the beautiful ways she continues to honor Mark's memory and why love doesn't end when someone dies. This conversation is full of honesty, hope, laughter, and practical encouragement for anyone walking through loss.

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  Episode #22

  Show Me You're Okay: with Todd Smith Widower from Lung Cancer

  Jul 8, 202645 minS1

  Don't forget to watch on Youtube! In this episode of Grief Witnessed, I sit down with Todd to share the story of his wife, Rachel, and the seven months that changed their family's life forever. Rachel was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer on her birthday in April of 2023, despite never smoking a day in her life. Todd remembers reacting with complete panic, while Rachel, despite being devastated, met the diagnosis with incredible calm and clarity. Looking back, Todd shares the guilt he carried, wishing he could have been steadier for her in those first moments. As Rachel went through treatment, Todd says he felt like he was living in hell. Working in oncology while his own wife was dying from cancer was both a blessing and a burden. His coworkers and patients understood in a way few others could, but there was no escaping the reality they were living. Todd opens up about the night he knew the end was near, simply by the look in Rachel's eyes. She entered hospice the day before she passed away. In one of the most heartbreaking moments of his story, Todd shares that he stepped away to shower and check on their two children. On his drive back, Rachel died before he could make it to her side. We also talk about the promise he asked Rachel to make before she died: to somehow let him know she was okay. We talk about how she kept that promise. This episode is about guilt, grace, signs from the people we love, and learning that the moments we replay in our minds can never outweigh a lifetime of loving someone well. 🤍

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