Grief Out Loud, hosted by Jana DeCristofaro and produced by The Dougy Center in Portland, Oregon, covers grief through personal stories, support tips for children and teens, and interviews with bereavement professionals. The show has 373 episodes released roughly every eight days, with a median length of about 48 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
A steady, compassionate grief audience from a respected nonprofit
- 373 episodes with a weekly-to-biweekly cadence since 2015 builds a long-running listener base.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.6 from 318 ratings signals strong listener satisfaction.
- Episodes average about 48 minutes, giving room for thoughtful host-read placements.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, personal narrative, educational tips
- Tone
- compassionate, candid
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the feed lists no funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode 'Brothers In Grief: Nora Gross On Cumulative Loss & Gun Violence' indicates discussion of violent death, while the feed is not explicit-flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.dougy.org/news-media/podcasts |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id963387015 |
| RSS feed | deardougy.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 43 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| What's It Like When There's No Tomorrow? - Ami Baio On Grief, Games, A | 2026-10-06 | 45 min |
| Learning To Grieve Together - Kelly & Miguel Cervantes | 2026-09-25 | 53 min |
| The Grief That Doesn't Get A Funeral - Juniper Wong On Ambiguous & Anc | 2026-09-17 | 42 min |
| Easing The Bureaucracy Of Loss - Frank Flores & FamiliaLista | 2026-09-11 | 45 min |
| What If We Didn't Have To Do Death Alone? - Crystal Meneses on Culture | 2026-09-02 | 49 min |
| Holding The Both/And - Steph Tupper On Grieving Her Children | 2026-08-13 | 50 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 13 days ago, a new one about every 8 days.
Remember the last time you tried to talk about grief and suddenly everyone left the room? Grief Out Loud is opening up this often avoided conversation because grief is hard enough without having to go through it alone. We bring you a mix of personal stories, tips for supporting children, teens, and yourself, and interviews with bereavement professionals. Platitude and cliché-free, we promise!…
About Grief Out Loud
Grief Out Loud is a podcast produced by The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families in Portland, Oregon, and hosted by Jana DeCristofaro. Per the feed and the show description, it opens up conversation about grief through personal stories, practical tips for supporting children, teens and adults, and interviews with bereavement professionals.
The show has 373 episodes in its feed, released about every eight days, with a median episode length of roughly 48 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists 318 ratings with an average of 4.6, according to the Apple Podcasts listing.
Listeners are estimated, not measured, and are likely grieving adults and caregivers, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed. An estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode would fit a host-read placement suited to wellness or family-oriented brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Grief Out Loud can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Grief Out Loud
How much does Grief Out Loud charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are $40 to $200 per episode, based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads at $18 to $25 per 1,000. Exact pricing should be confirmed with the show.
What is Grief Out Loud about?
Grief Out Loud is a podcast from The Dougy Center that covers grief through personal stories, tips for supporting children and teens, and interviews with bereavement professionals.
How do I contact Grief Out Loud about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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