Navigating Loss & Coping with Grief | Sally McQuillen

Apr 8, 2025

On this emotionally profound episode of Free Thinking with Montel, we explore the deep and complex grief of losing a child. Montel sits down with Sally McQuillen, a licensed clinical social worker, certified addiction counselor, and author of the memoir, Reaching for Beautiful. Sally shares her deeply personal story of navigating grief, overcoming guilt, and discovering the enduring power of love. Combining her experiences as a grieving mother and a therapist specializing in grief and addiction, Sally provides invaluable insights into coping with loss, the impact on relationships, and finding hope in the midst of heartbreak. Whether you’ve experienced loss or are looking to better support someone who has, this episode offers guidance, understanding, and inspiration. Tune in to hear how love, connection, and even grief can become sources of strength.