Sloane Crosley, a bestselling author known for her witty takes on grief, joins with Dr. Bianca Harris to unpack the complexities of mourning. They delve into cumulative grief, sharing personal anecdotes of loss and the challenges of acceptance. Crosley critiques traditional grief models and emphasizes the therapeutic power of literature. They also discuss the emotional hurdles of experiencing grief during the holidays and the importance of candid conversations about sorrow, challenging societal taboos around expressing deep emotions.

New York Times bestselling author Sloane Crosley joins the hosts to discuss grief, loss, and the nuances of friendship. They touch on handling loss, grieving a friend, humor in sorrow, and the importance of living in the present moment. Crosley shares her personal experience of losing a dear friend to suicide and navigating the grief journey.

Topics discussed include Supreme Court debate on bump stocks, disappointing Willy Wonka event in Glasgow, Joe Biden's Michigan performance, evaluation of aging leaders' mental fitness, and author Sloane Crosley's book on grief and friendship.