Dr. Laura Berman spent decades helping people through their most painful experiences. Then she lost her 16-year-old son, Sammy, to an accidental fentanyl overdose, and had to rethink everything she thought she knew about grief.
She joins Kelly for an intimate conversation about surviving unimaginable loss and her book, Crying Out Loud, which Kelly calls the best book she’s ever read on grief. It brings together Laura’s professional knowledge and her experience as a grieving mother to offer something people desperately need: real, practical steps for getting through their grief.
Kelly and Laura share the moments their lives changed forever, the anxiety that followed, and what it takes to begin living in a world that no longer feels safe. Laura explains why grief isn’t only something we think about, but something we experience in our bodies, relationships, and daily lives.
They talk about finding support, making room for overwhelming feelings, maintaining a connection with the person you’ve lost, and allowing joy back in without leaving your love behind. Laura also shares how her book offers different exercises for different days, including the days when you can barely lift your head.
This is a conversation about a path through grief, taken at your own pace. Sometimes that means five minutes at a time. Sometimes it means ten seconds.
Find Dr. Laura Berman’s book, Crying Out Loud, and her community, the Grief Healing Collective.
Follow Kelly on Instagram @kellyrizzo.
This episode is sponsored by Lifeway Foods. Look for Lifeway Kefir and Farmer Cheese in the dairy aisle.
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