“Grief Lives in the Body Too” — Sara Rian on Loss, Intimacy, and Healing After Loss
Sara Rian, a poet, therapist, and mother based in Metro Detroit, joins me to share her story of losing her mother to suicide — and the profound way that loss shaped her understanding of grief, love, and connection. In this episode, we explore how grief lives not just in our minds, but in our bodies, and how experiences of loss can impact intimacy, identity, and the way we move through motherhood and healing.
We talk about:
Navigating grief after losing a parent to suicide
How grief lives in the body and impacts daily life
The connection between grief and intimacy
Feeling disconnected from your body after loss
The role of poetry and expression in healing
Holding both love and grief at the same time
Identity shifts after profound loss
The unspoken parts of healing and moving forward
This episode is a powerful reminder that grief and love can coexist. And that even in the aftermath of loss, there is space for connection, healing, and coming home to yourself.
Get to Know Sara:
Sara Rian is a poet, self-published author, licensed therapist, mother, and wife living in Metro Detroit. Her journey with grief began after the loss of her mother to suicide in 2018 — a loss that continues to shape both her personal life and her work. Through her writing, Sara creates space for others to feel seen in their grief, reminding them that they are not alone in their love or their loss. As both a mental health professional and a grieving daughter, she brings a deeply compassionate and honest voice to the conversations we often struggle to have.
Instagram: @sara_rian_books
Website: www.sararianbooks.com
