Sometimes, keeping holiday traditions is exactly what helps us feel close to the ones we miss. Other times, creating something new is what brings peace during this season.

There’s no right or wrong way to move through the holidays—only what feels right for you. But I want to encourage you to try something new. You might be surprised by the peace and joy that can come from a new tradition.

This is a big one. If you’ve been listening to the podcast long enough, you know I believe in setting boundaries—while also not being so rigid that they become walls. That said, this is one boundary I feel strongly about. It’s especially important during the holiday season, but honestly, it matters year-round.Will we encounter people throughout our lives who don’t honor our grief or who say insensitive things? Of course. That’s inevitable. But I’ve learned how important it is to be intentional about who I spend the most time with—choosing people who truly honor my grief, especially during the harder seasons of the year when it tends to feel heavier than ever.Let's stay connected: 🎶 Listen to my music (Griefy Pop for your heavy heart):https://open.spotify.com/track/6KojoR...📱 Follow along on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/newellamusic📱 Follow along on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@newellamusic

I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed that as significant dates and holidays approach, my grief tends to swell—especially when I’m not giving it space to be felt.

This Griefy Tip is all about that. If you haven’t already, I hope you’ll permit yourself to feel whatever comes up this season.

Buried grief has a way of surfacing in forms that don’t serve us. It’s a tender time—let yourself process the emotions as they arise. You’re allowed to make space for your grief.

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This holiday season can hold both beauty and heartbreak after losing a loved one. It’s incredibly hard to accept that two opposite truths can exist at the same time.

Often, it feels easier to immerse ourselves in just one of those truths, because holding both can be uncomfortable. But as we open our hearts to the difficulties of this season—and also open our eyes to its moments of beauty—I hope you discover a sense of peace in that in-between space.

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The holiday season can feel especially heavy without the ones we love. During these tender times, setting boundaries is essential—but do they always need to be rigid?

In this new Griefy Tip, I’m sharing how to honor your needs while still allowing room for connection and compassion.

You don't have to do this grief journey alone.

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I used to believe that the daily agony I felt after my loss would last for the rest of my existence—truly, I did.

But there came a point when my heart slowly began to heal, and the constant agony eased. You’d think that would make anyone feel better, yet when it started happening, it filled me with guilt. It was strange. As the daily misery began to fade, I felt like I was leaving my dad behind.

But that wasn’t true. I was never leaving him behind—I was healing. I was learning to carry him with me through joy, through happy moments, and throughout my day.

In this Griefy Tip, I share about the bond I built with misery for so long and how I believed it was the only way to keep my dad close. I still have terrible days that knock me down, but eventually I realized I didn’t need to cling to misery anymore. I didn’t have to feel guilty for healing, because carrying my dad—his memory, his love—never required me to keep holding onto agony.

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Wow. What a season. So many tears, so many moments of healing, laughter, and connection. So many important conversations. I feel nothing but deep gratitude—for you, for every guest I had the privilege of speaking with this season, and for the ability to create something meaningful out of a tragedy I once thought would break me completely.

I didn’t know if I’d ever find purpose or peace again. I always say this… I hate that I’m only here because someone I miss every day is gone, and my heart aches that you understand that pain too. But I’m also deeply grateful to be walking this journey with you, even with all its complicated layers.

In this season finale, I’m looking back at some of my favorite moments from Season Two of Griefy City—stories, conversations, lessons, and reflections—as well as what’s coming next. Thank you for listening. More than anything, I hope this podcast helps you feel seen, understood, and held.

We are still doing Griefy & Grateful, and it’s not too late to join. You can download your printable journal with the daily prompts at NewellaMusic.com/Griefy. While preparing for Season Three, I’ll also be finishing the songs on Good Grief Vol. II, and I cannot wait to share them with you. A new season of the podcast is coming in 2026, and I’m already excited for where we’ll go together.

In the meantime, I’ll keep sharing weekly Griefy Tips and posting daily on social media—including some special holiday-edition tips that I hope bring support during what can be an especially hard time of year. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for an incredible season. I know how challenging it is to miss our loved ones during the holidays, and I pray you find peace, comfort, and even small moments of joy in the weeks ahead.

Always here to listen and talk <3

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After my loss, I was highly motivated… to stay sad and hide under the covers all day. But motivation for work, projects, or even the things that were supposed to help me heal? That was a whole different struggle.

In today’s Griefy Tip, I’m talking about that tug-of-war—wanting to heal but feeling completely stuck. I’m sharing my own experience and a simple, practical piece of advice that might help you find a bit of momentum.Let's stay connected: 🎶 Listen to my music (Griefy Pop for your heavy heart):https://open.spotify.com/track/6KojoR...📱 Follow along on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/newellamusic📱 Follow along on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@newellamusic