Podcast Spotlight: All There Is With Anderson Cooper

If you’re looking for a heartfelt, honest companion on your grief journey, All There Is with Anderson Cooper is a powerful place to start. Begun as a means of processing his own grief over the death of his mother, Gloria Vanderbilt, the podcast, and Cooper’s own real time exploration of his loss provides a connective respite for those experiencing their own grief. Anderson shares a personal look into his own experiences with the death of his mother along with the suicide of his brother, and his father’s death in his youth. With each episode, the podcast brings stories from well-known public figures, grief counselors, and writers, each bringing their own unique story and perspective. The format allows the listener to tailor which episode topic to listen to that may help them feel supported and connected in their own grief whether they are coping with the death of a parent, sibling, or partner.

What truly sets this podcast apart is its emotional honesty. Moments of raw emotion – tears, silence, and reflection – aren’t edited out. Instead – they are honored. It feels like a radical act of defiance in a world that asks the griever to “move on”. It allows the listener permission for their own grieving experience, just as it is. For anyone who is grieving, this podcast offers more than just stories – it offers connection, validation, and comfort in some of the loneliest moments. All There is With Anderson Cooper truly provides a companionship to the grieving experience., reminding us that we are not alone.