Grief can feel incredibly isolating, and it’s something our society still struggles to talk about openly. The full range of emotions, the unexpected reactions, the weight of it all. In this episode of Grieving Out Loud, we’re leaning into the conversations that too often go unspoken.
Stephanie Peirolo’s story is one of both loss and resilience. After losing her father as a teenager, she battled substance use disorder. Years later, after finding recovery, she faced another unimaginable loss, her 19-year-old son.
For months, Stephanie kept her story to herself. But over time, she found that sharing it became part of her healing. Today, she is a board-certified executive coach and writer, with a new book sharing her journey.
In this episode, Peirolo opens up about her story, the parts of grief people rarely talk about, and how, after profound heartbreak, she’s found a way to laugh and live fully again.
Learn more and purchase Stephanie’s book here.
Listen to Stephanie’s story on The Moth here.
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- Growing Up with Grief: Emily’s Siblings Open Up
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- Coping With Grief and Choosing Life After Tragedy
MEET THE GUEST
Stephanie Peirolo
Stephanie Peirolo is a board certified executive coach, writer, and person in recovery whose life has taken some unexpected turns, including becoming a nun-adjacent member of a religious community. She is the author of The Saint and The Drunk: A Guide To Making The Big Decisions In Your Life, which draws on her own journey through alcoholism and faith to help others navigate life’s most defining crossroads.
