Bio for Media Use
Sarah Nannen is an American writer/author, grief guide, emotional intelligence educator, and podcast host. She became a military widow and solo mom in 2014 when an aviation accident claimed her husband’s life. Her personal journey through grief informs her vast body of work supporting people who are growing and living as they grieve (and their support circles). Sarah is the author of the best-selling book Grief Unveiled and is writing a forthcoming book on the topic of emotional care for grieving friends and family.
Sarah holds a trauma studies certificate from Pacifica Graduate Institute where she is also pursuing an MA in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, and Depth Psychology. Her dynamic background as a professional life coach, yoga teacher, military veteran, birth doula, and mother allows her to integrate a blend of ancient wisdom traditions and modern day science into an accessible, yet powerfully informative approach to grief support and emotional care. Sarah’s expertise through the lens of grief and trauma will be featured in two upcoming docu-series—a collaborative production between Hay House, Well.org’s Urban Monk Productions and The Sacred Science, releasing in 2021 and 2022. She speaks and teaches on the topics of healthy grief and emotional companionship. Sarah lives in central Illinois with her partner Brad, their four children, and their beloved pit bull. Learn more at www.sarahnannen.com
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In the News (WATCH)
Turning "What Has Been" to "What Will Be"
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What to do When Father' Day is a Reminder of Loss
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On Stage (LEAN IN)
On the Air (TUNE IN)
Beyond The Crucible:
Lean Into Your Pain
Living Your Life with Lianne Liang Podcast:
Coming Soon
Breakfast Leadership Show:
Interview with Sarah Nannen
SoMoney with Farnoosh Podcast:
Navigating Grief
The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk:
You Are Responsible to Those You Lead
The Other Side of Potential with Dr. Sharon Spano:
Moving Through Grief to Possibility
with Sarah Nannen
Domino Thinking with Alison Donaghey:
Much Ado About Grief with Sarah Nannen
Find Your Awesome Podcast with Kelsey Abbott:
with Empowerment Coach Sarah Nannen
The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk:
The Message is Bigger Than You with Sarah Nannen
Be Awesome Podcast: Celebrating Mental Health and Wellness with Dr. Kristina Hallett on Mental Health News Radio:
A Different Look at Grief with Sarah Nannen
Illumination Podcast with Nick & Kisma:
Grief Unveiled
Masculinity on the Rocks with Kyle Wright: Powerful Women & Powerful
Stories with Sarah Nannen
The Golden Mic Live with Marc Cordon:
Ecstatic Growth from the Lens of Grief
An Excellent Example of
Being Human with Tori Dube:
Moving Through Grief to Your Epic Existence with Sarah Nannen
One Idea Away Podcast with Luke Lorio:
The Space Between No Longer and Not Yet
Sunny in Seattle:
Radio Show Guest Appearance
Truth Telling with Elizabeth DiAlto:
Sarah Nannen on Grief Unveiled
Wright Wellness Center Podcast:
Walking Through Grief and Finding Yourself
with Sarah Nannen
Well Woman Healthy Lifestyle Podcast with Michelle Broad:
Working Through Grief with Sarah Nannen
In Print (READ)
Grief Unveiled: A Widow’s Guide to Navigating Your Journey in Life After Loss
Embodied Resilience Through Yoga: 30 Mindful Essays About Finding Empowerment After Addiction, Trauma, Grief, and Loss
Available for order here.
Best Self Magazine:
Life After Death: Healing Grief,
Redefined by Sarah Nannen
Story On: Grief Unveiled:
Reclaiming Life, Love & Widowhood