THE GRIEF PLAYBOOK | grieving, healing, life after loss
The Grief Playbook Podcast with Kari Driskell is your go-to resource for navigating the complex and often overwhelming journey of grief. Hosted by Kari, a certified grief coach and widow from experience, this podcast offers real, raw, and practical insights on coping with significant loss and grief. In 2017, Kari’s world was turned upside down when her husband, a high school football coach, unexpectedly passed away. Kari was determined not to let this tragedy define her & her daughters' lives. Instead, she set out to find a way to heal, rebuild, and move forward. The Grief Playbook Podcast is the result of that journey. Whether you're grieving the loss of a spouse, family member, or close friend, The Grief Playbook Podcast provides compassionate guidance to help you understand and process your feelings, rebuild your life, and move forward. Kari’s philosophy is simple: loss is a part of life, and grief is inevitable, but you don’t have to grieve forever. Kari shares her personal experiences as a widow and grief coach, along with expert advice and actionable steps to support you in your journey toward healing and finding hope after loss. Each episode is designed to remind you that you're not alone, and that it is possible to heal and live a fulfilling life after loss. If you're looking for a supportive, understanding community to help you navigate the difficult emotions and challenges of grief, this podcast is for you. Tune in and find the support and tools you need to move through grief with hope and healing.
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Grief + Unresolved
08/04/2025
Grief + Unresolved
In this episode of The Grief Playbook, host Kari Driskell unpacks what unresolved grief really looks like—how it builds up under the surface like a mountain of emotional clutter and impacts every part of your life. - - - ⚠️ PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief + Widow Coach — not a therapist. She’s a remarried widow, a mom of two + someone who knows grief from the inside out. She’s a recovering extrovert, a professional napper, a fan of tacos + truth-telling. Oh — and she says “fuck” sometimes, because “golly gee whiz” doesn’t cut it when your person dies. - - - 💔 Want to feel better? Let's talk. I offer a [FREE] Broken Heart Session where you tell me your story, and I'll tell you how I can help. 🎁 [FREE GIFT] Grief Support in a pdf for you, your kids, your friends — even your mom: ❤️🩹 Explore [THE BEST] ways to work with me — either 1:1 or in my membership: - - - 👇 FOLLOW ME for grief support that’s real AF:
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Grief and Helping a Grieving Friend
07/28/2025
Grief and Helping a Grieving Friend
Helping a grieving friend feels impossible—especially when you can’t fix the unfixable. In this episode of The Grief Playbook, host Kari Driskell, a remarried widow and certified grief coach, shares practical ways you can help… even when nothing seems like enough. With stories from her own loss and tips you can start using today, Kari offers a real, raw, and helpful playbook for supporting someone who’s grieving. - - - ⚠️ PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief + Widow Coach — not a therapist. She’s a remarried widow, a mom of two + someone who knows grief from the inside out. She’s a recovering extrovert, a professional napper, a fan of tacos + truth-telling. Oh — and she says “fuck” sometimes, because “golly gee whiz” doesn’t cut it when your person dies. - - - 💔 Want to feel better? Let's talk. I offer a [FREE] Broken Heart Session where you tell me your story, and I'll tell you how I can help. 🎁 [FREE GIFT] Grief Support in a pdf for you, your kids, your friends — even your mom: ❤️🩹 Explore [THE BEST] ways to work with me — either 1:1 or in my membership: - - - 👇 FOLLOW ME for grief support that’s real AF:
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Grief and Parenting
07/21/2025
Grief and Parenting
Parenting is hard. Grieving is harder. Doing both at the same time? That’s next-level shit. In this episode, Kari gets real about what it’s like to parent through exhaustion, fear, and heartbreak — and what helped her crawl out of survival mode after her husband died. - - - ⚠️ PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief + Widow Coach — not a therapist. She’s a remarried widow, a mom of two + someone who knows grief from the inside out. She’s a recovering extrovert, a professional napper, a fan of tacos + truth-telling. Oh — and she says “fuck” sometimes, because “golly gee whiz” doesn’t cut it when your person dies. - - - 💔 Want to feel better? Let's talk. I offer a [FREE] Broken Heart Session where you tell me your story, and I'll tell you how I can help. 🎁 [FREE GIFT] Grief Support in a pdf for you, your kids, your friends — even your mom: ❤️🩹 Explore [THE BEST] ways to work with me — either 1:1 or in my membership: - - - 👇 FOLLOW ME for grief support that’s real AF:
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Grief and Growth
07/14/2025
Grief and Growth
This episode of The Grief Playbook is all about the complicated relationship between grief and personal growth—how they often walk hand in hand, even if we don’t want them to. I share how I moved from surviving the impossible to creating purpose in spite of it—and how healing was something I had to choose. You don’t have to be grateful for your pain. But when you’re ready to grow—even just a little—I’ll help you get there. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Find out more + sign up for The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief and Acceptance
07/07/2025
Grief and Acceptance
In this episode of The Grief Playbook, we're digging into acceptance. But what does that actually mean when you're grieving someone you deeply love? I break down why acceptance is a slow, back-and-forth process that unfolds over time (and not because “time heals all wounds”—because it doesn’t). I also share how my own brain protected me from Eric’s death with denial dressed up as logic... and how the real shift happened only once I did the work. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Find out more + sign up for The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief and Closure
06/30/2025
Grief and Closure
In this raw and personal episode of The Grief Playbook, I’m talking about closure—and why the idea of it doesn’t always apply when you’ve lost someone close. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Find out more + sign up for The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + Music
06/23/2025
Grief + Music
The Role of Music in Grieving Music has the power to rip you open... and somehow hold you together at the same time. In this episode, Kari shares her personal story of how music shaped her grief journey after losing her husband, Eric—and how it continues to be part of her healing process today. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Find out more + sign up for The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + Solo-Parenting
06/16/2025
Grief + Solo-Parenting
Being the only parent is hard enough—but when you're grieving too? It’s a whole different game. In this episode, Kari shares her own story of solo parenting after loss and offers practical coaching tools to help you show up for your kids and yourself. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Find out more + sign up for The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + Death of Abusive Parent
06/09/2025
Grief + Death of Abusive Parent
What happens when the person who dies is your parent... but they hurt you? In this episode, Kari dives into the complicated grief that comes from losing someone who caused harm. You may feel relief, regret, sadness, and rage—all at the same time. That doesn’t make you broken. That makes you human. If you're navigating this messy kind of loss, you're not alone. Let’s talk about the grief that’s hard to name—and how The Heartwork can help you process it. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Find out more + sign up for The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + Football
06/02/2025
Grief + Football
Grief doesn’t just take your person. It takes the world you built with them too. In this tender episode, Kari shares how football—once a huge part of her life with her late husband Eric—became a heartbreaking secondary loss. From Friday night lights to sitting in the stands without him, she explores what it means to grieve not just a person, but a whole way of life. If you've ever missed more than just someone, this one's for you. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Find out more + sign up for The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + Heartwork
05/26/2025
Grief + Heartwork
In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, Kari Driskell shares real stories—including her own—about how doing The Heartwork helps lighten your emotional load, process grief, and feel better. Healing looks different for everyone, but the transformation is real. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Find out more + sign up for The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + Rituals
05/19/2025
Grief + Rituals
In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, we’re diving deep into the role of rituals in grief. Rituals don’t take away the pain, but they mark it—they acknowledge that this person mattered, and that you still matter. From the celebration of life to everyday moments that keep our loved ones close, we explore how these sacred acts help us stay connected, not stuck. Kari shares her own experiences, like Eric's celebration of life, the 50-yard line memorial, and the way her daughters have kept their dad’s memory alive through his t-shirts. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Find out more + sign up for The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + Multiple Losses
05/12/2025
Grief + Multiple Losses
When grief stacks up, it can feel impossible to untangle. In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, Kari Driskell, certified grief coach and widow by experience, talks about the pain of grieving more than one loss—and why even the “small” ones can hit the hardest. You’ll learn how grief compounds, why some losses surprise you with their intensity, and what to do when it all feels like too much. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Find out more + sign up for The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + The Second Year
05/05/2025
Grief + The Second Year
The first year of grief is brutal—but the second? It can feel even heavier. In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, host Kari Driskell breaks down why that happens… Kari shares the hidden challenges of year two after loss, what to expect, and how you can start to feel better again—even if it doesn’t feel like it right now. 💛 You don't have to do this alone. Visit to join the Heartwork Collective or work with Kari 1:1. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Find out more + sign up for The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + Forgiveness
04/28/2025
Grief + Forgiveness
In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, host Kari Driskell gets real about something that grief stirs up more than we often admit—forgiveness. Kari shares her own vulnerable story of the regret she carried after Eric died—and what it took to forgive herself. You’ll hear why forgiveness isn’t about the other person, why it never means condoning or forgetting, and how it’s actually the path to setting yourself free. If your grief feels tangled up in pain you don’t know how to let go of—this one’s for you. ❤️🩹 👉 Want to go deeper in your healing? Learn more about Kari’s membership and 1:1 support at . 👉 Want to listen to the Time for Forgiveness podcast she referenced in this episode? Click here: - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Find out more + sign up for The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + Finding Meaning
04/21/2025
Grief + Finding Meaning
In this episode, Kari unpacks what finding meaning in grief really looks like—without toxic positivity, fake silver linings, or pressure to be “all better.” Drawing from David Kessler’s book Finding Meaning, Kari explains how meaning isn’t about justifying your person’s death or pretending the pain is gone. Instead, it’s about gently exploring how your life can reflect what mattered most about theirs. Kari shares her personal journey after losing her husband Eric, and how it led her to the work she now does with grievers inside The Heartwork and The Heartwork Collective. She reminds us that healing doesn’t mean forgetting—and meaning doesn’t erase grief. But it does offer a new way to carry it. If you’ve ever wondered “now what?”—this episode is for you. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Find out more + sign up for The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + Social Media
04/14/2025
Grief + Social Media
In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, host Kari Driskell—certified grief coach and widow by experience—dives into the complicated relationship between grief and social media. While platforms like Facebook and Instagram can offer comfort, connection, and a space to express grief, they can also create painful traps—like comparison, misinformation, and unsolicited opinions. Kari shares real talk about both sides of the screen: how technology can support your healing and how it can derail it. She also introduces her favorite corner of the internet: The Heartwork Collective—a distraction-free, troll-free space that’s intentionally off social media so you can show up for your grief, do the healing work, and start feeling better for real. ✨ Ready for actual grief support without the noise of social media? Visit and learn more about The Heartwork Collective. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Sign up for The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + Hoarding
04/07/2025
Grief + Hoarding
In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, host Kari Driskell—certified grief coach and widow by experience—dives into something so many grieving hearts wrestle with: the stuff. The shirts, the shampoo, the unopened mail... grief has a sneaky way of making everything feel sacred. Kari gets honest about how her home once felt more like a shrine than a place to live—and how letting go of just one item started her journey toward breathing again. You’ll learn why keeping all the things can weigh you down, and how to begin letting go without guilt. She shares her personal story, practical strategies, and a simple game plan to help you hold onto the memories without hoarding the pain. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Sign up to get FIRST DIBS on my new membership, The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + Guilt
03/31/2025
Grief + Guilt
Grief + guilt show up hand-in-hand... but what if what you’re really feeling isn’t guilt at all? In this raw + powerful episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, host + certified grief coach Kari Driskell shares why guilt is one of the most common emotions in grief—and how most of the time, it’s actually regret. Kari gets real about the thoughts she had the day her husband Eric died, the weight of blame she carried, + how she eventually learned to stop punishing herself for things she didn’t do “wrong.” - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Sign up for The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + Coping
03/24/2025
Grief + Coping
Grief is heavy, exhausting, and unpredictable AF. One minute you're fine, and the next—bam—a random memory, smell, or song knocks you down. So what do you do when grief feels like it’s swallowing you whole? In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, I’m breaking down five coping strategies that actually help—without toxic positivity or fake timelines. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief + Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher + a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert + a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Sign up for The Heartwork Collective: - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + Cussing
03/17/2025
Grief + Cussing
Grief is messy. It’s raw. And sometimes, polite language just doesn’t cut it. In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, I’m getting real about why I cuss now that Eric is gone. I’m sharing the moment that shook something loose in me, the DM that made me snap, and why using strong language gives me back a little bit of power. Whether you cuss or not, this is about authenticity—letting yourself feel all the messy, complicated emotions of grief without censorship. And I’m also sharing something huge I’ve been working on—the Heartwork Collective, a membership that meets you wherever you are on your grief journey and helps you take real steps forward. If you’re ready to heal and want first dibs on founding member pricing, get on the waitlist now at . So let’s talk grief, healing, and a few well-placed F-bombs. Because sometimes, life is just hard as fuck. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: 🚨 Sign up to get FIRST DIBS on my new membership, The Heartwork Collective here: - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief + THEY have to Reach Out
03/10/2025
Grief + THEY have to Reach Out
I know you love them. You want them to heal. You want them to feel better. But here’s the thing—grief is personal, and healing has to start with them. They have to take that first step. I’ll explain why it’s important for grieving people to reach out on their own—and why me contacting them first just doesn’t work. Plus, I’ll share practical ways you can support them without pushing. If you’re struggling with how to help a grieving friend, this episode is for you. And if you are that grieving person—know this: You’re not alone. When you’re ready, I’m here. ✨ Grab your free eBook at 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs it. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT EBOOKS here: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief and Relationships
03/03/2025
Grief and Relationships
Unresolved Grief is Weighing Down Your Relationships—Here’s How to Lighten the Load Grief isn’t just sadness—it’s a heavy, emotional pile of unsaid words, unfinished business, regrets, and pain that you might not even realize you’re carrying. And guess what? That unresolved grief doesn’t just sit quietly in the background. It bleeds into your relationships—past, present, and future. If you’re tired of carrying grief baggage into every area of your life, let’s talk. Go to and book a call. And don’t forget to grab your free Grief Support Kit while you’re there! 👉 Listen now and start lightening the emotional load that’s been holding you back. 🎧 - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT KIT here: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief, Identity Shifts and Secondary Losses
02/24/2025
Grief, Identity Shifts and Secondary Losses
In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, I’m diving into something deeply personal—the weight of hitting the eight-year mark since Eric died. This milestone hit differently, especially as I realized my daughter has now lived just as long without her dad as she did with him. The unfairness of it all? It’s real, and I want to share how grief keeps evolving in ways we don’t always expect. But today, we’re also talking about identity changes in grief—because when your person dies, you don’t just lose them. You lose the version of you that existed with them. Suddenly, your titles, roles, and even your sense of self feel completely shaken. It’s what we call secondary losses, and they add a whole new layer of pain to the grief journey. 🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe! If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it. 💛 - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT KIT here: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief and Loneliness
02/17/2025
Grief and Loneliness
Grief can feel impossibly heavy, and when loneliness creeps in, it makes the weight almost unbearable. In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, Kari Driskell dives deep into the connection between grief and loneliness, exploring why the two so often go hand in hand and why the loneliness that comes with grief feels so uniquely painful. If you're supporting a grieving friend, Kari also offers three essential tips to help you show up for them in meaningful ways. You don’t have to face grief alone. Tune in for actionable advice and encouragement to navigate the lonely parts of grief. Plus, don’t forget to grab your free Grief Support Kit at — a resource designed to help you support yourself or someone you love through this journey. Subscribe, share, and remember: You’re not alone, and you don’t have to do this by yourself. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT KIT here: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief and The Eighth Deathiversary
02/10/2025
Grief and The Eighth Deathiversary
In this heartfelt episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, host Kari Driskell reflects on 8 years since her husband Eric's death and shares the 8 biggest lessons she’s learned along the way. From heartbreak to healing, these lessons are all about living fully and intentionally, no matter what life throws at you. Kari gets real about her personal journey, sharing raw moments of grief, resilience, and hope. Whether you’re navigating your own grief or looking for ways to support someone else, this episode offers powerful insights to inspire healing and remind you that life does go on—and it can be beautiful again. 💛 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT KIT here: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief and Grief Groups
02/03/2025
Grief and Grief Groups
In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, host Kari Driskell dives into the topic of grief support groups. Are they the right fit for everyone? And how do you know when it’s time to join one—or move on? Kari shares the benefits of grief groups - but she also explores the challenges, including why groups might not work for everyone. You’ll learn: The questions to ask yourself before joining a grief group. How to recognize when you’ve outgrown one. Other ways to find support, including one-on-one connections, therapy, or self-guided healing practices. Grief support groups can be a lifeline, but they’re not the only play in the book. Healing is about finding your rhythm, running your own plays, and stepping back into the game of life when you’re ready. Tune in for honest insights and practical advice about navigating grief and finding what works best for you. Subscribe, rate, and share this episode with someone who might need it. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT KIT here: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief and PetLoss
01/27/2025
Grief and PetLoss
In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, host Kari Driskell dives into a topic that often doesn’t get enough attention: grieving the loss of a pet. Pets aren’t just animals—they’re family, companions, and a source of unconditional love. When we lose them, the grief can cut just as deep as losing a human loved one. If you’re grieving the loss of a beloved pet, this episode is for you. Remember, you don’t have to walk this journey alone. Subscribe to The Grief Playbook Podcast and join Kari as she guides you through the messy and painful parts of grief, helping you find healing and hope. Listen now and take the next step in your healing journey. - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT KIT here: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief and Self-Care
01/20/2025
Grief and Self-Care
In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, host Kari Driskell dives into the essential role of self-care during grief. Grief takes a toll on your heart, mind, and body, making self-care not a luxury but a necessity for survival. Kari shares personal stories, including her first massage after her husband Eric's passing, and how small acts of care—like massages, saying no, or reducing responsibilities—helped her reclaim her strength. She emphasizes listening to your body, setting boundaries, and allowing others to help as ways to navigate the storm of grief. Whether it's finding comfort in routines or working with a professional, Kari reminds us that self-care is an act of love for yourself. Tune in to learn practical tips and heartfelt insights to make self-care a priority on your healing journey. Ready to take the next step? Visit to connect with Kari and explore working with her. - - - - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT KIT here: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: - - - ASK Kari: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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Grief and Journaling
01/13/2025
Grief and Journaling
In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, host Kari Driskell dives into the transformative role of journaling during grief. If you've ever thought, "Journaling? I can barely keep it together," Kari gets it. She shares her personal experiences and professional insights on how putting pen to paper can help untangle the messy emotions of grief—anger, sadness, confusion, and more—and bring clarity to the chaos. - - - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT KIT here: ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: - - - ASK Kari: - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Website:
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