Understanding Anticipatory Grief: Coping Before the Loss

Understanding Anticipatory Grief: Coping Before the Loss

Join Dr. Heather Taylor in this episode of Grief is the New Normal as she delves into anticipatory grief, the profound and often misunderstood form of grief that occurs before a loss. Dr. Taylor shares personal stories, practical tools, and crucial insights to help you navigate this challenging emotional space. Discover how to name your feelings, stay present, prepare for the future, and build a support system. If you're caring for a loved one with a terminal diagnosis or bracing for a significant transition, this episode offers valuable guidance and comfort.

00:00 Introduction to Grief is the New Normal
00:27 Understanding Anticipatory Grief
02:35 Story Time with Heather: Grandma's Journey
08:56 Coping Strategies for Anticipatory Grief
12:17 The Importance of Acknowledging Anticipatory Grief
14:16 Conclusion and Resources
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Grief is the New Normal is the podcast that refuses to sugarcoat loss—because grief isn’t a problem to fix, it’s a reality to live with. Hosted by Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience in grief, trauma, and reproductive psychology, this show dives deep into the messy, nonlinear, and very real ways grief impacts our lives.

Whether you're navigating the death of your person, wrestling with the weight of an invisible loss, or trying to figure out who you even are after everything changed—this podcast is here for you. With a mix of solo deep dives, expert interviews, and candid conversations, Dr. Taylor unpacks the emotions no one warns you about, challenges outdated grief narratives, and offers both practical tools and hard-earned wisdom to help you feel less alone.

No toxic positivity. No “fixing” your grief. Just honest talk, validation, and the reminder that you don’t have to do this alone. Because in a world that wants you to move on, Grief is the New Normal is here to help you move through.

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