Show notes
If music has been part of your healing, or you wish it could be, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. In this episode, I’m talking with Victoria (artist name: SH3), a music therapist, grief counselor, and widow who created The Blue Album after the sudden loss of her partner. We talk about using music to process grief, the power of community and support groups, continuing bonds with your person, and why love truly doesn’t die. IN THIS EPISODE:• Victoria’s story of sudden loss and turning to music for survival • How being a grief counselor did (and didn’t) prepare her for her own grief • Why grief support groups and community changed the way she practices • The faith and meaning that keep her grounded working in hospice • How The Blue Album maps to Worden’s Tasks of Mourning • The story behind “Love Doesn’t Die” and continuing your bond • Finding real hope that this is not the end of your story together CHAPTERS:00:00 – Music, grief, and why this episode matters if you’re hurting 01:12 – Victoria’s loss story and turning to music after her partner died 03:35 – Grief groups, community, and how support changed her work 06:10 – Hospice work, faith, and going back to supporting other grievers 08:32 – Creating The Blue Album using the Tasks of Mourning 13:40 – “Love Doesn’t Die”: continuing bonds instead of “goodbye” 19:05 – Hope, reunion, and how to connect with Victoria + next steps LINKS MENTIONED: Learn more about SH3 (Victoria) + her music:https://www.sh3official.com Follow SH3 on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sh3official Link to stream The Blue Album: https://li.sten.to/apjayenf?fbclid=PAVERFWASqAIlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaf9GjSfdnsHMRwRzo1derS1-LF46s5U-Iu19dwjsKkO1wk1UnlX1sY8LS7YbA_aem_JDtvN9ihPugXtZTwzeYr0A If this helped you, please:• Hit Subscribe• Leave a quick rating & review• Share this episode with a widow who needs hope today