The Day After | Where grief stories connect us
The Day After | Where grief stories connect us
CJ Infantino & Ashley Infantino
 At The Day After, we believe in the healing power of shared stories. Through our podcast, we create a safe space where individuals can find solace in others' experiences with grief. Having walked this path ourselves, we understand the profound isolation that follows losing a loved one. We're building a compassionate community where every story matters, where healing happens through connection, and where no one faces grief alone. Join us as we navigate loss together, finding strength and understanding in our shared journey. 
Parker's Impact: Love, Family, and Finding Meaning in Grief with Heather | The Day After Ep. 8
Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In the poignant episode, hosts Ashley and CJ delve into a heartfelt conversation with Heather about the devastating loss of her 11-year-old daughter, Parker, to a rare pediatric cancer. Heather recounts Parker’s journey, diagnosed at nine, filled with hope and struggles, and the aftermath of navigating life without her. Heather shares the profound impact of grief on her family, transitioning from five to four members, and how each copes d...
May 22, 2025
1 hr 6 min
Hope, Grief, and the Search for Miracles in the Shadow of Addiction w/ Yesenia | The Day After Ep. 7
Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this episode, Yesenia joins host CJ to discuss the recent passing of her older brother, Uriel, who struggled with alcoholism. Yesenia opens up about the impact of his death on her family and the Hispanic community, where alcohol-related issues are prevalent. The conversation delves into the emotional journey of grief, the struggle with boundaries, and the cultural aspects of family and addiction. Yesenia shares how her experience with ...
May 8, 2025
1 hr 2 min
When Grief Arrives Early: Nickey's Reflection on Anticipatory Loss | The Day After Ep. 6
Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this episode of The Day After, hosts CJ Infantino and Ashley Infantino sit down with guest Nickey to delve into the profound and often challenging topic of anticipatory grief and loss. Nickey opens up about her intense five-year journey of preemptive grieving before the eventual passing of her mother. This journey was marked by the unpredictability and stress of receiving urgent medical calls and her efforts to manage her mother's care...
Apr 24, 2025
51 min
The Harvey Rule: Living Life After Loss with Ashley G. | The Day After Ep. 5
Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this episode of The Day After, host CJ dives deep into a conversation with Ashley G. about her personal journey through grief and healing after losing her father to a rare cancer. Ashley shares the profound impact her father's ten-year battle with illness had on her life, both personally and professionally. She reflects on the importance of using direct language around death to aid the grieving process and speaks candidly about her exp...
Apr 10, 2025
59 min
Sibling Bonds and Grief: Maddee Reflects on Her Sister's Life and Legacy | The Day After Ep. 4
Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this heartfelt episode of The Day After, hosts Ashley and CJ engage in a powerful and emotional conversation with their guest, Maddee. The episode delves into the impact of losing Maddee's sister, Tilke, to suicide in January 2022, exploring the complexities of grief, mental health struggles, and the dynamics within a family navigating such a profound loss. Maddee shares how her relationship with her sister was intertwined with both si...
Mar 20, 2025
57 min
The Life-Saving Bond: Shannon's Journey with Martin Francis & Friends | Sit, Lay, Rest Ep. 2
Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. The Day After's pet grief series, Sit, Lay, Rest, is back for its second episode! In this episode, hosts Liz Egler and Ashley Infantino welcome guest Shannon, who shares her heartfelt journey of love, loss, and healing through the bond she formed with her pets. Shannon reminisces about her dream of having a dog and how her beloved canine companion, Martin Francis, became a pivotal force in her life, ultimately saving her during a time of ...
Mar 6, 2025
47 min
When Love Finds Its Way Back: Rachel's Story of Loss and Renewal | The Day After Ep. 3
Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Rachel, whose story of loss and resilience touches on some of life's most challenging moments. After losing her father at 20 and her mother at 34, Rachel faced another devastating blow when her husband died by suicide while she was five months pregnant. With remarkable candor, Rachel shares how she navigated these profound losses, discussing everything from the complexities of grieving diffe...
Feb 20, 2025
56 min
How Ginger Chose Her Human: A Tale of Love and Loyalty with Kristin | Sit, Lay, Rest Ep. 1
Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. In this episode of The Day After, hosts Liz Egler and Ashley Infantino engage in a heartfelt conversation with guest Kristin. As the first installment in their series "Sit, Lay, Rest," which is dedicated to pet grief, the episode revolves around Kristin's experiences with her German Shepherd dogs, particularly focusing on her first dog, Ginger. Kristin shares the emotional journey of choosing Ginger, the ups and downs of pet ownership, an...
Feb 6, 2025
51 min
Introducing Sit, Lay, Rest: The Day After's New Pet Grief Series | Sit, Lay, Rest Ep. 0
Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. A special episode to share some exciting news with you! The Day After Co-Host, CJ Infantino, is joined by a fresh yet familiar voice—Liz Egler. In today's episode, we delve into exciting news about our fan-favorite pet grief series, which is now evolving into a full-time series, Sit, Lay, Rest, dedicated to exploring the complex emotions surrounding the loss of our dear pets. You'll get to know Liz, our new co-host, as she shares her hear...
Feb 5, 2025
18 min
Building a Resilience Muscle: Blair's Story of Family, Forgiveness, and Healing | The Day After Ep. 2
Send us a message! We love hearing from our listeners. Welcome back to another episode of The Day After. In this heartfelt discussion, hosts CJ Infantino and Ashley Infantino are joined by Blair, a woman who has faced significant loss and emerged as a beacon of resilience and strength. Blair shares her poignant story, beginning with her turbulent childhood marked by her father's addiction and her parents' divorce. She dives into how these early experiences shaped her mental health struggles a...
Jan 23, 2025
56 min
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