In this episode, you’ll meet Carol Banens—co-host of Grief Gurus and co-creator of our community.

This conversation comes from one of our Guest Guru Live Sessions inside the Grief Gurus community, where we have more personal, in-depth conversations about grief and life after loss.

Carol is a grief and loss counsellor, certified grief educator, coach, and published author who supports people navigating the deep and often complicated experience of loss—especially the loss of a partner.

But more than that, she brings something that can’t be taught—
the understanding that comes from walking through grief herself.

In this conversation, Carol shares the story of the love of her life—her husband, Brian—who died eight years ago.

Together, we take a deeper look at what that loss has meant, how it has changed over time, and what it looks like to continue living with grief while still moving forward.

We talk about:

• what grief actually feels like beneath the surface
• why time alone doesn’t heal
• and how having someone beside you can change the experience of loss

Because grief isn’t something you simply “get through.”
It’s something you learn to live with.

And it becomes more manageable when you don’t have to do it alone.

If you’ve been listening quietly and wondering what it might feel like to have support that truly understands this experience—this conversation is a place to begin.

You can learn more about the Grief Gurus community here:
www.thegriefgurus.com

Because grief is part of your story… but not the whole story.

Show Notes + Resources:

Grief Gurus Healing Community: www.thegriefgurus.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/

Lisa McFarland: https://lisamcfarland.com/

Carol Banens: https://carolbanens.com/

Information on books written and published by Lisa and Carol can be found on their individual websites, social media profiles and Amazon.