Glimmers in Grief

In this week’s episode, Gretchen is trying to bring a little more light back in. After a brutally hard season, she talks honestly about what Moose’s loss has reminded her of, who and what actually matters, why so much of the noise we stress about is meaningless, and how grief has a way of making everything crystal clear.She also gets into finding little “glimmers” during dark moments, how her definition of success has changed over the years, and why confidence really comes from proving to yourself that you’ll do what you said you would. From building a solid girl group, to making new friends as an adult, to not forcing yourself to be “strong” all the time, this episode is part life update, part pep talk, and part big sister advice.If you’ve been feeling a little lost, lonely, in transition, or just tired of carrying everything perfectly, this one will feel like a deep breath.📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: [email protected]__💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok__✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Gretchen opens up about one of the hardest losses of her life, saying goodbye to Moose, her soul dog, best friend, and constant companion for nearly a decade. This is a raw, unpolished conversation about grief, love, heartbreak, and what it looks like to lose a dog who felt like family.She shares the story of Moose’s final days, the devastating decision to let him go, and why being there for your pet in their final moments is the last act of love you can give them. Gretchen also reflects on the weight of grief, how lonely it can feel when life keeps moving around you, and the responsibility that comes with loving and caring for a dog so deeply.This episode is tender, honest, and incredibly emotional. If you’ve ever loved a pet, lost one, or are facing that heartbreak yourself, this one will stay with you.📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: [email protected]__💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok__✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Gretchen kicks things off with a very real life update, a gloomy Atlanta day, an emotional funk, and a lot going on behind the scenes, including a scary health situation with Moose. Then she gets into the actual point of the episode, how to feel your feelings without letting them run your life.Gretchen breaks down the difference between being emotional and being reactive, and why “your feelings are not facts” is the mindset shift that changes everything. She shares how she’s learned to get out of funks faster by facing them head on, taking action anyway, and focusing on the controllables, even when she’s having a full blown pity party.She also gives practical reset tools that actually work, movement, sunshine, doing one small task you can finish, getting ready for the day, and getting into service by solving someone else’s problem. If you’ve been feeling off, overwhelmed, or like your emotions are driving the bus, this is the blunt pep talk you needed.📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: [email protected]__💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok__✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Gretchen is giving the real talk on how to show up for a friend (or sister, or family member) who’s postpartum, without accidentally making it harder for her. She starts by admitting she got it wrong before and explains what she wishes she’d done instead.She breaks down the biggest postpartum do’s and don’ts, like never showing up unannounced, never arriving empty-handed, not overstaying your welcome, and not expecting a new mom to host you. Gretchen shares simple, copy-and-paste texts you can send, plus practical ways to lighten the load for new parents. She also touches on family dynamics, boundaries, and why postpartum anxiety and depression are real, and worth paying attention to. If you want to be the supportive friend who actually helps (not the one who needs managing), this episode is your cheat sheet.📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: [email protected]__💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok__✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Gretchen gets into the messy conversation about friendship breakups that nobody teaches you. Think of her as the honest but protective, blunt BFF. She discusses toxic friendships, one-sided effort, and that “are we still friends or…?” limbo that can hit harder than a romantic breakup.She breaks down why it feels so brutal, how to spot when you’re giving way more than you’re getting, and when a friendship doesn’t deserve a big talk or “closure” moment. Gretchen also calls out the need for grace and direct conversations in adult friendships that are different from college-aged friendships. She shares what to do about subtle digs and gives you simple scripts for calling it out in the moment.If you’re questioning a friendship, feeling drained, or scared to outgrow someone, this episode will feel like the clarity you’ve been looking for.📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: [email protected]__💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok__✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, Gretchen gets real. She talks openly about the emotional and hormonal crash after miscarriage, why even the most positive people have off days, and what’s actually going on behind the highlight reel. She covers everything from letting go of what people think, money and work, to marriage & sex after babies, boundaries, and knowing when to walk away. It’s honest, grounding, and a little tough-love, the kind of episode you listen to when you need someone to tell you you’re not crazy, you’re not behind, and you’re doing better than you think.📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: [email protected]__💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok__✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Gretchen shares a deeply personal conversation about miscarriage and pregnancy loss. She opens up about losing what would have been their third baby, the loneliness that follows, and the quiet grief that lives in your body long after the moment passes.She also talks candidly about what helps, what doesn’t, what not to say to someone going through loss, and how simply being present can matter more than trying to fix the pain. With vulnerability, clarity, and care, this episode is for anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss, is supporting someone who has, or has ever felt alone in grief that’s hard to explain.📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: [email protected]__💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok__✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Gretchen wakes up in a spicy mood and turns into the blunt big sister you didn’t know you needed. We’re talking dating men, being in control of your emotions, and how to keep your standards high without slipping into pick-me energy, over-explaining, or handing some dusty guy the remote control to your emotions.She breaks down what high-quality men actually respond to (self-respect, boundaries, emotional control), what dusty men look for (desperation and easy access), and gives real-life scripts for texts, cancellations, and early red flags, including love bombing and isolation tactics. As always it’s unfiltered, and wildly practical, it’s the playbook for dating with standards, not desperation.📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: [email protected]__💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok__✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Gretchen tackles the myth of balance and the guilt that comes with trying to do it all. Motherhood, ambition, marriage, business, phones, boundaries, and the pressure to be everything, everywhere, all at once.She shares what’s actually helped her survive and stay present, why quality matters more than quantity, and how mom guilt doesn’t make you better, it just makes you smaller. Honest, reassuring, and deeply relatable, this episode is a reminder that ambition and caregiving don’t compete, your nervous system sets the tone, and the most important person to stop being a dick to is yourself. 📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: [email protected]__💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok__✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Gretchen opens up about motherhood without a mother of her own, and the complicated mix of grief, love, anger, and healing that comes with it.She talks about breaking generational cycles, parenting yourself while raising a child, and learning to lead with presence over perfection. Raw, vulnerable, and deeply human, this episode is for anyone navigating motherhood, complicated family relationships, or the quiet work of choosing peace, consistency, and love, even when it didn’t model itself for you.📧 To get in touch with the podcast, email: [email protected]__💕 Watch episodes on Youtube and follow Gretchen on Instagram and Tiktok__✅ Please make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review!Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.