The Stories Nobody Dares to Tell

Listen to this episode from Life, Death & The Space Between with Dr. Amy Robbins on Spotify. In this episode, I sit down with Dina Gachman to explore her experience of profound loss after the deaths of her mother and sister. We discuss how grief reshaped her life and inspired her memoir, "So Sorry for Your Loss." Dina shares the realities of grieving two very different losses—one anticipated, one sudden—and how rituals, family connections, spirituality, and even food played a role in her healing journey. We also talk about cultural differences around death, the comfort of shared memories, and ways to support others through mourning. Join us as we navigate the challenges of grief, the questions it raises, and the importance of community and self-compassion. Visit our podcast page for resources, Dina’s work, and more on integrating loss into everyday life.TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW 0:00 – Welcoming Dina: Introducing Grief, Loss, and Intuition1:45 – Dina’s Journey into Grief Writing4:13 – Comparing Anticipated Versus Sudden Loss8:02 – Navigating Returning Waves of Grief10:28 – Managing Anniversaries and Grief Avalanches13:53 – Finding Meaning in Rituals and Everyday Connections17:10 – The Comfort and Connection of Food During Grief23:23 – Collective Family Grief and Changing Relationships25:06 – Spirituality, Synchronicity, and Signs from Loved Ones33:26 – “So Sorry for Your Loss”37:00 – Dina’s Continuing Work and Closing Reflections  Dina Gachman: https://www.dinagachmanwrites.com/IG: dgachmanhttps://bsky.app/profile/dgachman.bsky.socialIn The Space Between membership, you’ll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings, discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You’ll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: -         IG - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc-         FB- https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9-         YT- https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt-         Web - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt  Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production |  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.