Most of us spend our lives learning how to achieve.

We learn how to perform, compete, lead, build careers, raise families, and push through adversity. What we rarely learn is how to navigate loss.

In this episode of Misfits Among Us, I sit down with Dina Bell-Laroche, certified thanatologist, speaker, facilitator, and advocate for grief literacy, to explore one of the most universal—and least understood—parts of being human.

After losing her younger sister Tracy to a rare form of cancer, Dina began a journey that would ultimately reshape her understanding of grief, belonging, leadership, and resilience. What followed wasn’t just a personal healing journey. It became a mission to help individuals, organizations, athletes, and leaders better understand how loss impacts every aspect of our lives.

Together, we discuss why grief isn’t something we “get over,” how loss extends far beyond death, the hidden cost of pretending we’re fine, and why belonging may be one of the most powerful tools we have for healing.

This is a conversation about grief.

But it’s also a conversation about love, connection, identity, leadership, and what it means to be fully human.

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CONTACT Dina Bell-Laroche

• dina@griefunleashed.ca
• https://www.griefunleashed.ca
• Substack: https://dinabelllaroche.substack.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grief.unleashed/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dblaroche/

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ABOUT MISFITS AMONG US:

Misfits Among Us is a conversation-driven podcast exploring how people develop their beliefs, identities, and worldviews through life experiences. Each episode focuses on real conversations about identity, reinvention, trauma, success, and personal growth.

No talking points. No safe lanes. No topics off limits.
Because the misfits aren’t rare. They’re among us.

If you are if you know someone who has a great story and lived a great life, please reach out. Misfits would love to chat!

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