The Grieving Girl
The Grieving Girl
Bonnie Kelly
Hey friends!Welcome to The Grieving Girl Podcast. I'm Bonnie, your host—a millennial who embarked on the challenging journey of grief at the tender age of 14, when I lost my dad to liver failure. Later on, I faced another heart-wrenching loss when my mom suddenly and traumatically passed away when I was 32.In the aftermath, I scoured the podcast landscape, searching for something that would speak to the unique challenges and emotions I was experiencing—both in the practical realm of handling her estate and in the depths of my heart, mourning the sudden and traumatic loss of my best friend.Frustratingly, I couldn't find that podcast, so I decided to create it myself. Welcome to my world—a place where we embrace the messy, complicated, and sometimes absurd aspects of grief. Together, we'll explore the rollercoaster of emotions, share stories, and shed light on what it's like to pick up the pieces of life after such profound loss.In Season One of The Grieving Girl, we're gonna get real and have some heartfelt chats with grievers from all walks of life. We're talking about the kind of grief that hits you when you least expect it—like infertility, friendship fallouts, messy family dynamics, career struggles, and more.Each episode's gonna be like hanging out with your favorite pals. We'll chat about our experiences, find support in shared stories, and even share a laugh or two. After all, life's a mix of highs and lows, even when you're dealing with grief.So, what can you expect from The Grieving Girl Season One?-Sharing stories to shed light on feelings of grief that don't necessarily revolve around death and bereavement.-I'll bring in some friends who've been through it and learned a thing or two.-Our vibe? Think of it like a cozy, laid-back gathering on my little green couch where you're free to be yourself.Don't miss out on the upcoming seasons where we'll tackle estate matters, do’s and don’ts, and all the other mess that comes with grief. And hey, don't forget to hit that subscribe button, leave a review, and join our awesome, diverse community of grievers.
Wrapped in Dead
Wrapping up season one "All Things Grief" of The Grieving Girl Podcast, Bonnie is joined by her friends Adam and Audrey. Together they sift through the stand out themes, a-ha moments, take aways from past episodes and touch on helpful hints to get through the holidays as the grieving friend and the support system.
Dec 10, 2023
51 min
Angel of Mine
In this episode, Bonnie talks with her very own dance teacher and friend, Angela about taking steps to start a family, trials of infertility and the grief that follows.
Nov 26, 2023
1 hr 2 min
Sweet Dreams...Total Nightmare
In this episode, Bonnie is joined by her friend and former boss, Alistair. Together, they sift through the emotions of grieving pre-covid dreams, versions of their past self, changes in career and more. When your whole self seems to change from loss -- can you still reach for the dreams of the past?
Nov 12, 2023
54 min
Bestie With Testes
In this episode, Bonnie is joined by her bestie, Natalie, who is currently grieving a friendship so strong she'd consider them a sibling. Listen in on the chat where the girls chat confrontation, space and even...hope. Is it ever too late to mend a friendship or do those die too?
Oct 29, 2023
36 min
Mama Bear
In this episode, Bonnie is joined by her friend Lisa, a single mom who had to make decisions to best guide her and her daughter through a more peaceful life. What do you grieve when you put you and your child first?
Oct 15, 2023
29 min
The Girlfriend
In this episode, Bonnie is joined by her childhood friend, Alyssa. Join them as they discuss teenage grief, mental health and finding yourself when all you feel seen as is the "dead kids girlfriend"TW: This episode discusses loss by suicide. If you or anyone listening should ever need the hotline -- please dial or text the 3-digit hotline at 988.
Oct 1, 2023
33 min
#daddyissues
On this weeks episode, Bonnie and her college bestie, Danielle, get down and dirty about their #daddyissues. One is dead and one... is not around. How do you grieve someone who is still alive? When is the right time to throw in the towel to protect your peace? Join in as we figure it out!
Sep 17, 2023
37 min
Who's The Grieving Girl?
In the inaugural episode of The Grieving Girl Podcast, your host, Bonnie, gets real about who she is as a human, a griever and a creator.
Sep 11, 2023
18 min