Fishing Without Bait 515: Joanna Lowe on Grief That Changes You Forever

In this powerful continuation of our conversation with Joanna Lowe, we step into one of the most difficult human experiences: profound, life-altering grief.

Joanna shares the unimaginable reality of losing her husband just months after their marriage—a loss that didn’t just break her heart, but changed her entire sense of identity, time, and connection to the world.

She speaks openly about:

• Losing the ability to feel joy

• Experiencing prolonged grief disorder

• Living through panic attacks, physical symptoms, and emotional numbness

• Questioning faith and meaning

• Slowly rediscovering parts of herself

One of the most striking takeaways from this episode is Joanna’s commitment to honoring her grief honestly:

“I promised myself I wouldn't make my grief smaller to make anybody else more comfortable.”

This conversation challenges the idea that grief has a timeline—and instead invites us to sit with discomfort, to listen, and to support without trying to fix.

Joanna’s story is not about resolution. It’s about survival—and the slow process of becoming again.

Beyond her personal journey, Joanna continues to create across multiple platforms:

🎶 The Occasional Epiphany:
https://ceeteecee.bandcamp.com/album/the-occasional-epiphany

🎙️ The Grin Reapers Club Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/66bwzvlXpuOcdxbk3a2ygo

🎬 Cup a Joe Productions:
https://www.facebook.com/cupajoprod