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Graceful Hosting and Helping in the Wake of Loss
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#104 Graceful Hosting and Helping in the Wake of Loss
This episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast is a tender and meaningful conversation with Lisa Cleary, a founding member of the Happy Cookbook Party. Lisa recently lost her father and chose to host the reception following his funeral—a decision that brought comfort, connection, and even healing. She shares the practical steps she took, what helped her most, and how hospitality became a way to honor her father’s life. We also talk about how to support a grieving friend in thoughtful, genuine ways. Lisa’s story is full of heart, wisdom and practical ways to support anyone navigating loss and grief.
Topics Covered
- Why Lisa chose to host the reception herself
- How hospitality helped her navigate grief
- The first questions she asked herself while planning
- What to delegate—and what to keep personal
- How to reflect a loved one’s personality through food and details
- What kind of help was actually helpful
- How hospitality can bring peace and healing, even in hard times
Thank you to Lisa Cleary for sharing so openly and graciously. Her story is a beautiful reminder of how we can show love through service, even when our hearts are hurting.
Join Us in the Happy Cookbook Party!
Website:- http://happycookbookparty.com/
Happy Hostess
https://www.instagram.com/happyhostesscollective/
100 episodes
Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)
When? This feed was archived on November 21, 2025 09:09 (). Last successful fetch was on September 16, 2025 09:17 ()
Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.
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Manage episode 487911056 series 3414492
#104 Graceful Hosting and Helping in the Wake of Loss
This episode of the Happy Hostess Podcast is a tender and meaningful conversation with Lisa Cleary, a founding member of the Happy Cookbook Party. Lisa recently lost her father and chose to host the reception following his funeral—a decision that brought comfort, connection, and even healing. She shares the practical steps she took, what helped her most, and how hospitality became a way to honor her father’s life. We also talk about how to support a grieving friend in thoughtful, genuine ways. Lisa’s story is full of heart, wisdom and practical ways to support anyone navigating loss and grief.
Topics Covered
- Why Lisa chose to host the reception herself
- How hospitality helped her navigate grief
- The first questions she asked herself while planning
- What to delegate—and what to keep personal
- How to reflect a loved one’s personality through food and details
- What kind of help was actually helpful
- How hospitality can bring peace and healing, even in hard times
Thank you to Lisa Cleary for sharing so openly and graciously. Her story is a beautiful reminder of how we can show love through service, even when our hearts are hurting.
Join Us in the Happy Cookbook Party!
Website:- http://happycookbookparty.com/
Happy Hostess
https://www.instagram.com/happyhostesscollective/
100 episodes
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