In our society, especially for men, we’ve been taught that grieving and the tears that sometimes come with this process are a sign of weakness. But there’s a growing sentiment that says we’ve been doing this grieving thing all wrong. It says that grieving and all the associated parts and pieces that come with it is really a way of expressing our deep, unbridled love for the one we lost. “A lot of people, as I was dealing with grief and loss, started calling me a grief expert and that felt very uncomfortable.” – Marisa

My guest today is the one and only, Marisa Renee Lee. She’s a woman who knows a lot about grief, the stages, and what it means to grieve. She’s a former White House Appointee who worked in the Obama Administration and the author of the book, Grief is Love. Today, I’ll spend time speaking with Marisa on how she has handled various losses in her life and the message she wants to impart to others as they go through their own processes. “What I’m advocating for is for everybody to have access to whatever they need when grief arrives.” – Marisa

There’s nothing wrong with grieving. It’s a sign that you loved the person you lost. It’s also a very personal experience that has no timetable and must be embraced at every stage of life. Listen today as we tackle this tough issue and release some of the preconceived notions that have been holding us all back. “I think I first encountered grief when I was a teenager and just didn’t have words for it.” – Marisa