Why You Can’t Sleep After Someone Dies

If sleep has felt impossible since someone died, you’re not imagining it.

Many grieving people struggle with sleep issues, either falling asleep, staying asleep, or both, even if they’ve never had sleep problems before. You might feel exhausted all day, only to lie awake at night. Your mind replays conversations. The house feels too quiet. The bed feels different. Nights stretch longer than they used to.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

In Episode 22 of The GRIEF Ladies Podcast, we talk openly about why sleep becomes so disrupted after loss and what you can actually do about it.

Why Does Grief Make Sleep So Hard?

After someone dies, everything shifts: your routines, your sense of safety, even your daily rhythms. Nighttime can amplify the absence. There are fewer distractions. More silence. More space for thoughts to wander.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why grief impacts sleep

• Why nights tend to feel more intense

• The difference between temporary sleep disruption and longer-term insomnia

• What’s normal (and what’s common) after a loss

Practical Tools You Can Try Tonight

This isn’t just a conversation about why sleep is hard; it’s about what might help.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Gentle wind-down strategies that don’t feel overwhelming

• Simple shifts that make your sleep space feel more supportive

• Small rituals that can ease nighttime intensity

• Practical ideas you can experiment with right away

No unrealistic advice. No pressure to “fix” your grief. Just real conversation and doable steps.

Grounding When Everything Feels Disrupted

This episode connects to the Grounding trail marker in our GRIEF Framework — focusing on small, steady practices that help you feel more stable when everything feels off balance.

If your days feel foggy and your nights feel long, this conversation is for you.

🎙 Listen to Episode 22: Why You Can’t Sleep After Someone Dies (Grief & Insomnia Explained)
Available now on YouTube and all podcast platforms.

If sleep has been one of the hardest parts of your grief, we hope this episode feels like someone sitting beside you in the dark offering understanding and something practical to try.

How to Honor and Celebrate a Loved One After Death: 5 Real Grief Stories

Grief often pulls our focus to the death, what happened, what was lost, and what we are missing.

But many grieving people wonder:

• How can I stay connected to my loved one? I don't want to forget them- what should I do?

• How do I honor my loved one?

• How do I remember them in a way that feels meaningful?

• How do I celebrate their life without ignoring the pain?

In this special video from The GRIEF Ladies Podcast, five of our first guests share how they honor and celebrate their loved one’s life after death. Through personal rituals, traditions, everyday habits, and small acts of remembrance, they show that grief can hold both sorrow and love.

At The GRIEF Ladies, we believe grief isn’t about “moving on.” It’s about learning how to carry love forward. We call this Celebrate Their Life, a gentle shift from focusing only on the loss to remembering what remains: the connection, the memories, and the impact that endures. If you are grieving and looking for ideas, comfort, or inspiration for honoring someone who died, this video offers real stories and compassionate support. You are not alone in your grief.

Watch the video at: https://youtu.be/C_f_Ub3DOqE