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Heal Your Heartbreak · March 31 · 55 min

#315 How to Truly Support Someone Through Grief with Shelby Forsythia

In today’s expert episode I’m joined by grief coach, author, and podcaster Shelby Forsythia, who is returning to talk about her new book, Of Course I’m Here Right Now. Shelby breaks down her powerful framework for how to truly support someone who is grieving—not just what NOT to say, but exactly what you can say and do, whether their grief comes from a breakup, divorce, job loss, or the death of a loved one. We dive into the stories that keep grievers feeling isolated, why most people actually want to help but freeze up, and how simple, validating words can nurture relationships instead of fracturing them during hard times. This episode is packed with practical scripts, real-life examples, and a reminder that grief is something we all experience. Whether you’re learning how to receive support or show up for a friend, this is a must-listen to add to your emotional toolbox. When you order her book be sure to sign up for the Book Club here! To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the best solution for you: https://tally.so/r/Y5Z6LN To get my course bundle Heal Your Break Up, go to https://www.breakupbestie.com/heal-your-break-up-course and use the code PODCAST for $25 off! To join Healing Hearts Club for FREE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1021288124899873 Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at http://www.skims.com #skimspartner Head to Wayfair.com April 25th through the 27th to shop Way Day. Visit takelean.com and enter HEARTBREAK for 20% off and free rush shipping. When life feels overwhelming, therapy can help. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/heartbreak See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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In today’s expert episode I’m joined by grief coach, author, and podcaster Shelby Forsythia, who is returning to talk about her new book, Of Course I’m Here Right Now. Shelby breaks down her powerful framework for how to truly support someone who is grieving—not just what NOT to say, but exactly what you can say and do, whether their grief comes from a breakup, divorce, job loss, or the death of a loved one. We dive into the stories that keep grievers feeling isolated, why most people actually want to help but freeze up, and how simple, validating words can nurture relationships instead of fracturing them during hard times. This episode is packed with practical scripts, real-life examples, and a reminder that grief is something we all experience. Whether you’re learning how to receive support or show up for a friend, this is a must-listen to add to your emotional toolbox.

When you order her book be sure to sign up for the Book Club here!


To find out which Break Up Bestie Course is right for you, click the link to take the quiz and get matched with the best solution for you: https://tally.so/r/Y5Z6LN


To get my course bundle Heal Your Break Up, go to https://www.breakupbestie.com/heal-your-break-up-course and use the code PODCAST for $25 off!


To join Healing Hearts Club for FREE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1021288124899873


Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at http://www.skims.com #skimspartner


Head to Wayfair.com April 25th through the 27th to shop Way Day.


Visit takelean.com and enter HEARTBREAK for 20% off and free rush shipping.


When life feels overwhelming, therapy can help. Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/heartbreak

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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