Good Days, Bad Days Show

28/10/2021

13/05/2021

I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Joshua Black, grief dream researcher, about what grief dreams mean, why we have them, and how they can help us heal. Check out Dr. Black's podcast, grief dreams!
Listen on wherever you get your podcasts or here: https://bit.ly/3breVPs

09/11/2020

On a lighter note. I think it is important to highlight this amazing video we made back in 2012.

09/11/2020

A Letter In Gratitude

Tommy,

I sit here as another day has gone by and think about all we went through. Not just the times that wore on us, but those that built us up. Your smile and laugh were infectious. Your sense of humor was second to none. Your attention to detail, always impressive. Our wedding day. The birth of our daughter, Charlie. The pride on your face when you looked at her.

I think of your bravery through unimaginable pain. Your love for Charlie and me. The assurance in your eyes that comforted me through. I think of those times where you were vulnerable and cried in my arms. The moments of terror and triumph that we felt through your diagnosis. We climbed mountains together. Literally and figuratively.

Through the last four years, I have thought long and hard about the immense gratitude I have for your life and the fact that I got to share it with you.

When things felt impossible, you taught me to approach the situation with humor and optimism. Something that I will carry with me forever.

I am forever grateful for the love you showed me, even when I hurt you. For the patience you showed me, even when I didn’t deserve it. The dedication to your family, even when things got hard. While I failed to save you, it is important for you to know, you saved me.

What you taught me in life, I will not ever take for granted. I will be a better wife, mom, and human because of it.

While you are gone, you aren’t really. I will carry your spirit (and Charlie’s) with me until I walk into the great beyond too. While sometimes it is very heavy to carry, I will carry it proudly.

P.S. Trump isn’t President anymore. I know that was a huge bummer when you left, so I just wanted to let you know the good news.

Love,

Rachel

17/10/2020

What a great way to start the weekend. Thank you everyone for listening and supporting the show!

25/09/2020

Episode 10 out now!

I got to sit down with licensed family and marriage therapist, Kimberly Sandstrom to talk about grief, the grief around divorce, and how loss can impact our self-identity. She goes over the coping mechanisms we can use to help us move forward and tools to allow us to create space for self-forgiveness to adapt to our new life.

I love her so much. She is an incredibly wise woman and shared some great insights on this episode, I hope you enjoy!

For more information on Kimberly, visit her website: KimberlySandstrom.com or her page: The Classy Girl's Guide to Divorce

18/09/2020

Guess what? Amazon Podcasts just launched!

Happy to report Good Days, Bad Days is already listed! So glad that Amazon has jumped on the podcast game!

Over 60 million songs, anytime, anywhere.

14/09/2020

Movin' on up! 😄 🙌 🙌
Thank you SO much for listening to my podcast. When I first started this whole thing, my goal was just to have a few listeners, help a few people, and provide an additional grief resource that I wish I would have had after my losses.
Never did I think I would have found such an amazing community of people who have lifted me up, embraced my show, and I have learned SO much from the people I have interviewed.
This show is truly a passion of mine. Thank you for your support, it means more than you imagine!

11/09/2020

New Episode Alert!

Are you struggling with fertility or know someone who is? It can be a very lonely place. Jackie Dombrowski not only opened up about her journey with IVF but also the traumatic birth of her daughter, her battles with anxiety, as well as the unexpected second pregnancy without the use of IVF and all the feelings surrounding it.
You can find her instagram detailing her IVF journey by following: ()
She is an extremely dear friend of mine and I think EVERYONE should listen to this episode, it really has helped me learn how to support someone going through IVF. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, pretty much wherever you get your podcast-on.

04/09/2020

Episode 8 out NOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts...pretty much everywhere. Also available with links to resources on my site (link in bio)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I read 's article about her husband's passing, and knew I absolutely had to connect. Mira talks about her husband's diagnosis of stage 4 melanoma, his passing, and how she has coped with the loss through writing. She is such an amazing and REAL person. We even had a good cry together after I stopped recording. I'm sure you will get a lot out of this episode, I know I sure did. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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31/08/2020

Did you miss the IG live yesterday? No worries! I got the video on my very very new YouTube channel! :) If you are looking for grief resources, this video is an excellent place to start!

Sara Cobb from and I talk about how to find grief resources and support. For a full list of resources, visit our website: https://goodda...

30/08/2020

What an amazing way to start !!! Thank you everyone for listening. ❤️🙏🏻

Don’t miss my IG Live event today (.baddays) with My Grief Connection. We will be giving valuable information on how to find grief support and resources in your area!!

28/08/2020

Episode 7 OUT NOW! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The first episode in our grief & faith series but ended up being SO MUCH MORE. After a walk across the U.S. for Nuclear Disarmament in 1986, Ben Atherton-Zeman found his passion for advocacy & social justice, specifically, violence against women. He is also a su***de survivor. After losing his dad to su***de, he has volunteered with organizations focused on su***de prevention and helping those who were left behind. We talked about life after death, what it means to be a UU, and you can even expect a Kermit the Frog and Elmo voice impression in this episode!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
To learn more about Ben, check out his website, Voices of Men (Link in bio) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of su***de, please call the National Su***de Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
***desurvivor ***deawarness ***desupport

26/08/2020

Ok, this may be a bit old-school, but it is true.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
You. Gotta. Talk. About. It.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
It is ok if you don't want to spill your guts to a friend or family member but talk to a professional. A therapist is trained to say what you need to hear back. They can help you navigate the incredible muddy waters of grief. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Even just getting words down on paper, release the words from your heart. Talk to your pet, talk to the sky, talk to your loved one who has passed. Get it out there. Give the sorrow words, even when they are hard to find. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

24/08/2020

August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
If you aren't aware of grief already! Ha! Tune in for this very special IG Live event with Sara Cobb of at 12 pm PST. We will be discussing how to find grief resources, support, and more! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have a question you want us to address? Drop it in the comments!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

21/08/2020

After a loss, why does a family seem to unravel? People are fighting over money, random items, taking everything personally, or just shutting down completely. How do you handle these conflicts during one of the most stressful times in your life?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
In this short episode, I give simple action-items you can implement when dealing with family conflict after a loss. Do you have a story about family & conflict? Drop it in the comments. I know people reading can relate! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Good Days, Bad Days is on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts, or check out our site (link in bio!)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

14/08/2020

My podcast has over 750 downloads! Thank you everyone who has listened! It means SO MUCH. I can't wait to get to the infamous 1,000! 🤟🥰🌈

13/08/2020

Episode 5 with Joy Abrams just dropped on the world! ✨🌈✨💙
Joy shares all that she has learned through her alcohol addiction, traumatic birth, and raising her rainbow kiddo Patrick while kicking butt as a criminal defense attorney!
Go listen and enjoy! 🙏🏻.

01/08/2020

Episode 4 has been RELEASED! 🌈
Brittany’s story part 2 was such an emotional ride. We talked about raising two kiddos with a rare disease as well as her diagnosis with Lupus. We talked about those feelings of loss that come with chronic Illness as well as faith being testing through difficult times. She has so much wisdom to share! I hope you all enjoy!
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24/07/2020

Yas! Episode 3 just went live! 🌈❤️🍾
Part 1 of a two-part series, we talk about the miscarriage of her first daughter, Unity, getting pregnant after a loss, as well as getting a life-changing diagnosis of a fatty oxidation disorder of her second daughter, Sawyer. She has so much wisdom to share about loss. I hope you all enjoy! ✨ Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast or visit the website (link in bio! )

24/07/2020

Real life post y’all! Chilling with multiple screens, bed unmade, empty glasses everywhere. I’ll have my life together at some point 😂
Finishing up the editing today on Episode 3! Planning on recording a video about different grieving styles and conflict. Busy day ahead!

14/07/2020

✨Episode 2: SEXY WIDOWS✨just dropped!🍾
I interview my husband , Adam about what it is like dating a widow, tips for others in his shoes, and the complexities of loving someone else after a loss. I hope you find it helpful!

09/07/2020

I want to introduce you guys to one of the most incredible people I know, Brittany Sandoval.
She has dealt with so much in her life and still is a shining ray of light. When I started this podcast, she was the person I immediately wanted to interview for episode 3. Brittany has dealt with so many forms of grief between her miscarriage of her sweet daughter Unity, the diagnosis of a severe metabolic disease of her subsequent child, and her own challenges with being recently diagnosed with Lupus. She is my hero, and has been a huge draw of strength and support in my journey of grief.
We recorded her episode today and we were both in tears. So blessed, thankful, and honored to have heard her story and I can’t wait till you guys get to!

06/07/2020

✨🌤EPISODE 2 Sexy Widows Sneak peek 🌈✨
Ever noticed that there is this weird fetishized version of widows? What percentage of Lifetime movies have a widow or widower as a main character? 😂
My husband and I joke around in this clip about the movies we have seen about widows and their adventures.
Have you guys noticed that too? Or is it just me?? 😆

04/07/2020

Thanks everyone who joined me for our Grief Chat tonight! Here is a little clip of the fun we had. “Time heals all” is one of my favorite worst things to tell a grieving person. Could zombies be the cherry on 2020?!

03/07/2020

This is an oldie but a goodie. Thank you for posting awhile back. I like to think of pain as a opportunity for growth. Of course it doesn’t take away the hurt, the guilt, the anger, or the millions of other feelings associated with loss. But the sadness and longing you feel can be a catalyst for change in some aspect of your life.
I know for me, losing my spouse and my child really has made me strive to be more present when I am with my family. I appreciate those little moments so much more. That change has helped me live differently, and has made me a better mom and wife.

01/07/2020

🌈 ✨ It's official! Everything is set, everything is done, and BAM!💥 Good Days, Bad Days is an official podcast. ❤️
↪️ Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, and subscribe! If you hate it, then don't do all that, just like...forget that you listened to it. 😁

30/06/2020

Mark your calendars! Let’s chat! Going to talk about how to deal with people saying the absolute worst things to you after a loss (like, “everything happens for a reason”), how to teach others how to support you, and much more over a glass of wine. It is Friday, after all. Follow me: .baddays

24/06/2020

15/06/2020