Season 3: Episode 3 Collective Grief // With Claire Bidwell Smith
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Show Notes
Claire Bidwell Smith is a licensed therapist, international speaker, and the best-selling author of five books on grief and loss, published in 22 countries. Widely recognized as a leading voice in contemporary grief work, she has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, CNN, MSNBC, Scientific American, Goop, and Oprah Daily, among many others.
Today, we have a conversation about what grief is, and the specific ways that we are experiencing it in 2026. Claire sheds light on how our grief needs safety and connection, how community can help us, and the value of empathy when there is collective and disenfranchised grief.
Claire expresses hope for the future generations in holding space for grief and supporting others when they experience this inevitable, human emotion.
Thank you for listening. Remember - your stories matter, your feelings are valid, and the universe has your back.
Resources //
https://clairebidwellsmith.com/
With Gratitude, Mandy