Exploring Grief Through Anderson Cooper’s Podcast:  All There Is

People experience grief in many ways.  Grief can even change how we experience it over time.  However it turns up in life, it can leave a person feeling alone and isolated.  But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

In his “All There Is” podcast, Anderson Cooper discusses with others the deeply personal ways they walk their own paths of grief.  Grief is a process and, while every journey is different, hearing how others move through it can be comforting.  It reminds us we’re not alone; that talking with and listening to others helps.

There are so many meaningful conversations in this podcast series that it is impossible to choose just one episode to feature.  Click here for a link to a YouTube video of Stephen Colbert discussing the podcast with Anderson Cooper.  It’s definitely worth watching.

Letter writing is another option that can be can be deeply healing.  Anderson Cooper shares his idea that you can still have a relationship with someone who has died. Writing them a letter is one way to continue that connection.

If you’re unsure where to begin your own letter, this Last Goodbye Letters website offers a 7-step guide to help you start.  Click here to learn How To Write Your Own Goodbye Letter.

Remember:  You don’t need to have the perfect words, you just need to start writing and let your emotions flow.