01/06/2026
As we close out our series, we’re sharing a roundup of books, podcasts, films, and shows that explore grief, caregiving, and end-of-life experiences. These resources can offer validation, understanding, or simply a way to stay connected during a difficult season.
This list highlights some of the most widely recommended options across media — but it is far from exhaustive. We invite you to add your recommendations in the comments so others can discover helpful resources as well.
Books
💜 When Breath Becomes Air – Paul Kalanthi
💜 It’s OK that You’re Not OK – Megan Devine
💜 On Grief and Grieving – Elizabeth Kubler Ross
💜 I Wasn’t Ready to Say Goodbye – Brooke Noel
💜 The Year of Magical Thinking – Joan Didion
💜 Being Mortal – Atul Gawande
Movies
💜 Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Marvel Entertainment
💜 The Bucket List, Amazon Prime Video
💜 Coco, Disney+
💜 A Moment to Remember, Amazon Prime Video
💜 Terms of Endearment, Amazon Prime Video
💜 50/50, Amazon Prime Video
Podcasts
💜 The Hidden Side of Grief Support, Who Cares Podcast
💜 All There Is with Anderson Cooper, CNN Audio
💜 Squeezed, Yvette Nicole Brown
💜 What’s Your Grief Podcast
💜 The Art of Dying Well Podcast
TV Series
💜 I know This Much Is True, Ax
💜 After Life, Netflix
💜 Dead to Me, Netflix
💜 This Is Us, NBC
💜 Time of Death, Showtime
💜 From Scratch: A Memoir of Love Sicily, and Finding Home, Netflix
Thank you for engaging with this year’s series. Your insights and shared experiences help create a community of care, understanding, and compassion during a time that can be difficult for many.
