griefsense with Mimi Gonzalez
Welcome to "griefsense," a bi-weekly podcast for creatives who are grievers. I'm your host, Mimi Gonzalez, guiding you through discussions about life, death, and 'grief sense,' a unique perspective born from my personal loss and confrontation with mortality.
We'll invite guests to share their stories of loss and healing and how they've tapped into this thought exploration of their #griefsense. Together, we'll explore the intersection of grief, creativity, and mortality, striving to normalize these critical conversations.
griefsense is more than a podcast - it's a community where grievers and creatives are invited to explore, heal, and grow together, redefining the conversation around grief and life itself.
Are you a creative & have a #griefsense story? Submit your story on griefsense.com for a chance to be featured!
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In solidarity y con mucho amor, Mimi ✊🏽✨
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Episodes
30 episodes
Chris Punsalan on: grieving in public, caregiving, and honoring grandmother Anicia Manipon
In this griefsense episode, I’m joined by multi-hyphenate creator and caregiver Chris Punsalan, known by millions for his viral videos caring for his grandmother, Anicia Manipon.<...
Kara Roselle on: grief, joy, #landback, and her mother’s unfinished dream
In this powerful episode of griefsense, Kara Roselle, storyteller, DJ, and activist, joins Mimi to share what it means to be the living embodiment of legacy. Kara opens up about the loss of her mother, Alma Gordon, Chief and Historian of the Ch...
lessons from Meghan & Wela Sefa: boldness, belonging, and becoming
In this episode, I hold space to honor the bold and beautiful legacies of my best friend, Meghan Victoria Leroy, and my grandmother, Wela Sefa—two women who shaped me long before I had the words for who I was becoming. Their birthdays are th...
lessons from my aunt Red T: community over clout
In this episode, I hold space to honor the incredible legacy of my aunt, Gethzayda Cruz —Titi Tundra, aka Red T. Her love, intention, and community-centered spirit shaped me and so many others, and I reflect on how her legacy continues to inspi...
a love letter to those impacted by the wildfires
hey y'all... it's been a minute but I'm here now. I had tragic back to back loss last year. i'll update you on that soon. for now, here's a letter to those of us impacted by the wildfires in LA. consider it an invitation of grief. for all of us...
Tatiana Banks on: being a young widow and finding love after loss
Hey griefsense familia! It's Mimi Gonzalez here, your host and the Zillennial Griever. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Tatiana Banks, a young widow who’s been finding her way through grief while raising her kids and falling in love again.&nbs...
Mimi on: sometimes you have to breakdown to breakthrough
Have you ever felt like you just want to give up? Well, don't because we need you. Your breakthrough is right around the corner! Hey griefsense fam! Today, it’s just me sharing some big updates and life changes, and I’d love your though...
Jiggy Yoon on: becoming an orphan before 30, being Queer & Asian and challenging hustle culture
what's up griefsense familia? Come chill with me and motivational speaker, mental health advocate, combat sports athlete, and mindset and performance coach Na Eun "Jiggy" Yoon as we explore the deep connections between grief, identity, and resi...
Kat Primeau on: growing up in hospice & finding your gifts in grief
Step into a space where grief meets creativity in this enlightening conversation with Kat Primeau, aka the Good Grief Doula. Host Mimi Gonzalez and Kat dive into what it means to be death positive and how embracing grief can unlock creative exp...
Serge Nkusi on: remembering SteveO & advice for young creatives facing grief
Join us as Serge Nkusi, a young stand-up comedian from Rwanda, discusses how he channels his grief into creativity. Serge opens up about the loss of his brother Steve, a renowned track athlete, and how this tragedy has shaped his approach to li...
Gabrielle Perez on the Cannes do spirit: channeling grief into creativity
Dive into this inspiring episode where Mimi Gonzalez sits down with Gabrielle Perez, Senior Partnerships Manager at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, often described as the Oscars of the advertising and media world. This co...
Melanie Wilson on: being the 'death of the party' & finding community in grief
If you've ever felt like the "Death of the Party" because grief is part of your story, then this episode is for you. I had the pleasure of interviewing Melanie Wilson, the founder of Death of the Party, a community where the conversatio...
Kheyra Horton on: how grief inspired a soft life with intention, empathy, & creativity
Have you ever stopped to think about how the content you post or your online interactions, are the sum of your digital legacy? What will your friends, family members, and followers remember about the legacy you leave behind? Is it all the likes...
Womb Shaman Anabel Vizcarra on why grief and aligning to nature's cycles are essential for sustainable creation
In honor of International Women's Day, join us for a conversation with Anabel Vizcarra, an embodiment mentor, womb Shaman, and Curandera. She centers grief and The Divine Feminine in her work ...
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Jae Thomas, @itsrainingbpd: BPD & grief, coping strategies, & remembering Jordan
Do you struggle with being true to yourself in a society that often misunderstands mental health issues? Do you feel alone in your struggle with mental health and searching for a community that understands?Today Mimi sits down with Jae ...
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Pierce Freelon on: grammy nominations and living with purpose in grief
In this episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Pierce Freelon, a Grammy-nominated artist whose work is as impactful as it is inspired. With Pierce, we dive into the profound legacy of his...
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Antonio Morales on: the liberated grief self
In this episode, we're joined by Antonio Morales, the visionary founder of The Liberated Self, who invites us on a transformative journey exploring the concepts of the oppressed and liberated self. Antonio delves deep into how embracing our lib...
Liezel De La Cruz on: finding our grief homes
What does it mean to create a space for grief? Today, Liezel De La Cruz takes us through the intimate journey of losing her father, the waves of sorrow that followed, and the unexpected lessons she’s learned in transforming her pain into purpos...
Adriana Michelle on: the death alchemist's playbook
Hey griefsense familia! It's your host, Mimi Gonzalez, and today we're embarking on a transformative journey into the heart of death, grief, and rebirth. Settle in and join us as we explore these profound themes with the magical Adriana Michell...
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Dr. Tiana Woolridge on: all the waves of navigating grief & legacy
Join us for a candid #griefsense conversation with Dr. Tiana Woolridge, a dedicated pediatrician and sports medicine doctor based in Los Angeles. In this episode, we explore the significant themes of legacy and honoring thos...
Pabel Martinez on: Dreams and Nightmares of living with grief
Hey #griefsense familia!Tune in to an intimate heart-to-heart with Pabel Martinez, a proud Dominicano, New Yorker, and the soon-to-be tech founder behind Plurawl's upcoming app. B...
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Hady Mendez on: from loss to boldly speaking
Hey griefsense familia,Meet Hady Mendez, founder and CEO of Boldly Speaking. With a diverse background that includes serving as the Head of Equality for a major tech firm and numerous roles in high tech and financial sectors, Hady has al...
Dr. Erica Xavier-Beauvoir on: the spiritual journey of grief, rebirth, & ancestral ties
Dive deep into this episode featuring Dr. Erica Xavier-Beauvoir, a Psychic Medium, Natural Burial Artivist, Multi-hyphenated Healer and Eco-Spiritualist. This episode explores the intersection of grief, spirituality, and ancestral recognitio...
Kourtney Rincon on: being vulnerable & free
Hey #griefsense fam! In this deeply personal episode, join us as Kourtney Rincon shares her story of experiencing the unimaginable—the tragic loss and murder of her mother, her father's incarceration, and the recent loss of her grandmother, who...
