Is That Really You? Signs, Skepticism & Connection After Loss with Rachel Stewart

Crying Out Loud with Dr. Laura Berman · Sep 10, 2026 · 1h 9m

Have you ever had something happen after someone you love died that made you stop and think, Wait...was that you?

A song at exactly the right moment. A dream that feels different from an ordinary dream. A coincidence that feels almost impossible to explain. For a moment, you feel them. And then your rational brain kicks in.

Am I imagining this? Am I seeing what I want to see? Was that really them?

I know this dance between connection and doubt very well. After Sammy died, finding ways to stay connected to him became an important part of my grief and ultimately changed what I believe about…