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My Mourning Routine

Lauren Samay

Booking Overview

An interview-led grief and end-of-life podcast hosted by a grief coach, featuring specialized professionals, founders, educators, and people with substantial firsthand loss experience. Suitable pitches include grief therapists and coaches, death doulas, funeral directors, bereavement educators, end-of-life and estate-planning founders, and authors with credible expertise; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need meaningful professional credentials or a compelling, relevant personal perspective.

Metrics

Episodes: 90

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 902 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

lauren@laurensamay.com

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Host

Lauren Samay - Grief coach who explores grief, growth, gratitude, loss, transition, and living fully through mourning.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional expertise in grief, bereavement, funeral services, death care, end-of-life education, estate planning, or related support services; founders and authors are especially relevant when their work connects directly to loss, legacy, or life transitions. Meaningful firsthand experience of grief can also qualify when paired with a clear purpose, body of work, or creative contribution.
Required Achievements:  
Founded a specialized organization, company, or service, Held senior leadership or spokesperson roles in death care or related fields, Published or forthcoming books and other substantial work, Built professional expertise through long-term practice, advocacy, or education

Recent Guest Discussions

Laura Jaye Cramer - Processing Grief And Guilt After Family Suicide, Transforming Pain Into Art, Identity After Loss, And Creating Media That Supports People Through Difficult Life Seasons.

Tim Schramm - Funeral Ceremonies, Closure After Death, Supporting Families Affected By Mass Tragedies, The Power Of Presence, And The Role Of Gathering In Grief.

Julie Wright Halbert - Death Literacy, Presence, Honoring Loved Ones, Identity After Loss, Bereavement, And Moving From Grief Toward Meaning And Joy.

Jermaine Ee - Legacy Planning, Wills, Clarity As An Expression Of Love, Practical Preparation For Death, And The Decisions People Leave Behind For Those They Love.

Recent Topics

Grief, Bereavement, Death, End Of Life, Healing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
My Mourning Routine
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Ep. 90 - Vincent Van den Broeck on Living Fully After Nearly Dying

October 08, 2026

In this raw, inspirational episode, Vincent Van den Broeck talks about the importance of Authenticity; how a second-chance at life isn't just about surviving but becoming; and shares his wisdom on living fully after nearly dying.  His book, Everything is Impossible Until It Is Done, is a story about awareness, responsibility, and perspective — toward yourself, and toward everyone who plays a role in your life's journey.   Vincent is a Brussels-based entrepreneur, restaurateur, and survivor of...

Ep. 89: Letters to Grief

August 31, 2026

August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day.  In anticipation of this day, Lauren opened a call for submissions with an invitation to write a "Letter to Grief" to be shared with you here on My Mourning Routine. Thank you to Breana Field, Jessica Norby, Alicia Henry, Erin James, Matt Trybus, Jen Schmid, Shawn Decker, and Suzy Cincinnati for contributing to this special community episode!  No one can do your grieving for you, but you don't have to do it alone. ----- Get Lauren's 10-Min Meditation...

Ep. 88: Remembering Judith

July 23, 2026

20 years ago today, July 22, 2006, Judith McCauley took her last breath on this earth.  In this heartfelt memorial episode, Lauren reflects on sweet Judith's life; caring for her in her final months at Innisfree Village; and the tremendous, beautiful impact she made on the trajectory of Lauren's life.   Special thanks to Susan L. McCauley for contributing early memories of her sister to share here. Donations may be made to the Judith McCauley Memorial Fund at Innisfree Village, 5505 Walnut Le...

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Frequently asked questions

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My Mourning Routine
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How do I get in touch with My Mourning Routine?

My Mourning Routine is hosted by Lauren Samay. Its publicly listed email is lauren@laurensamay.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for My Mourning Routine?

The publicly listed email for My Mourning Routine: lauren@laurensamay.com.

How many listeners does My Mourning Routine have?

Podseeker estimates My Mourning Routine reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for My Mourning Routine?

My Mourning Routine typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Professional expertise in grief, bereavement, funeral services, death care, end-of-life education, estate planning, or related support services; founders and authors are especially relevant when their work connects directly to loss, legacy, or life transitions. Meaningful firsthand experience of grief can also qualify when paired with a clear purpose, body of work, or creative contribution. Common among recent guests: Founded a specialized organization, company, or service; Held senior leadership or spokesperson roles in death care or related fields; Published or forthcoming books and other substantial work. Recent guests include Laura Jaye Cramer, Tim Schramm, and Julie Wright Halbert.

How hard is it to get booked on My Mourning Routine?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does My Mourning Routine cover?

Recent episodes cover Grief, Bereavement, Death, End Of Life, and Healing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

lauren@laurensamay.com

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