Stories and Stanza
Stories and Stanza
Abhra Pal
I Never Expected Grief to Feel Like This | A Mother's Story | Katie Rizzo
53 minutes Posted Apr 3, 2026 at 11:44 am.
Addiction Warning Signs
Grief Like Pregnancy
Podcast Intro Setup
Meet Katie Rizzo
Loss And Writing Turn
Saying Yes To Healing
Poetry Goes Public
Befriending Grief
Turning Diaries Into Book
Host Shares His Loss
Addiction And Diabetes
Living With Rubble
Stars And Acceptance
Grief Retreat Connection
Journaling Into Poems
First Poem Read Aloud
Shadow Work Journaling
Nature Mirrors Grief
Support Groups and Deserts
Addiction and Mental Health
Nicholas and Oxycontin
Stigma and Compassion
Guilt and Unprocessed Emotions
Ego Shame and Labels
Real Connection After Loss
Showing Up for Others
Podcast Purpose and Listening
Books Poems and Farewell
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In this poignant Stories and Stanza episode, we sit down with Katie Rizzo as she shares her deeply personal journey following her son’s passing from a drug overdose. She bravely discusses the profound impact of addiction on her family and her coping mechanisms for grief. Discover how she navigated this challenging period, ultimately finding peace and embarking on a path of healing.