S5E13 Gettin' Griefy with Kera Sanchez

Has the loss of someone or something close to you radically changed your life? Has it changed the way you view death and/or the spirit world? Do you believe that "Grief sucks but life doesn't have to?" Kera Sanchez, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of *Get Griefy Magazine* does! Join Amanda and this rock star changemaker for a great conversation about how *e*ven though loss events can be brutal, you don't have to suffer forever—in fact, you can grieve and laugh at the same time! Their fun and lively conversation also explores: 🔥Why creators need to take risks that may trigger people and say things that result in backlash in order to stay true to our mission 🔥The serendipitous spirit-led moments that occur right before a person dies—they, or you, say something or do something that is a bit out of character yet necessary  🔥How tragic events can serve us if we choose to attach a personal meaning to them 🔥How to recognize a nudge to do something in alignment with your soul 🔥Spiritual ideas around grief and the afterlife are now being discussed in real and relatable language and the importance of people in the grief space being consciously aware of how the messages are received by the mainstream 🔥The difference between toxic positivity and hope 🔥The need for a different type of grief support as time passes vs. the acute phase, and respecting everyone's individual place on the continuum of grief. Following the unexpected death of her mother in 2022, Kera Sanchez channeled her personal experience with loss into meaningful resources for others navigating grief. Founder and Editor-in-Chief of *Get Griefy Magazine* and the *Get Griefy Small Business Collective,* she is the also the author of two guided journals, *Legacy Letters* and *No Legacy Lost*, both created to help individuals preserve memories, honor loved ones and process their grief journeys. A former high school educator, Kera now dedicates her work to grief advocacy and education. She is also the founder of Grief U for EDU, a professional development program designed to equip secondary educators with the tools and understanding needed to support grieving students and colleagues. In recognition of her impact, Kera was named the 2025 People's Choice Grief Educator of the Year by Talk Death. Through her writing, teaching, and advocacy, she champions a simple but powerful philosophy: grief sucks—life doesn't have to. Follow Kera on Instagram, LinkedIn,Facebook and YouTube Read her Substack Read the magazine, become a member, and learn about the Small Business Collective here Sol Rising is also on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@thesolrisingpodcast "YouTube"). Check it out! Follow Sol Rising on Instagram Follow Amanda on Instagram Get Amanda's book, *Trust Yourself to Be All In* on Amazon or amandamckoyflanagan.com Sign up for Amanda's monthly newsletter to receive your free guide, *5 Pillars for an Empowered Life After Loss* on her website Music credit: "Surfer James" by Tom Deis. Source: Premiumbeats.com