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It’s easy to get trapped into thinking our circumstances determine our feelings and behaviors. Super easy. We don’t even know we’re doing it. That’s why it’s easy to be the victim, because we give all our power away. And to … Read More
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In some ways we can compare our loss journey to that of a Marathon runner. The runner gives 100% to the race. They give their mental, emotional and physical strength, plus all their preparation to race day. We experience our … Read More
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Let’s talk about grief. What is it? How does it compare to mourning? And do we get to decide when we’re done grieving? Hint: yes!!! Let’s talk about how we get to decide what we think and feel. No one … Read More
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Major shifts occur in your life after a devastating loss like the death of a child. It can feel like an earthquake that flattens a town; except that town is you. Our bodies and minds are intricately connected. By being … Read More
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“Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional.” This quote is often attributed to Buddhist teachings. In today’s episode we’ll explore the grief, pain and suffering that’s associated with loss. The concentration camp prisoner Viktor Frankl famously wrote, “Between stimulus and … Read More
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My friend Brandi Dayton, whose son died 3 years ago, said, “We need to know we aren’t crazy, what’s normal and that we will one day be ok.” Her comment inspired this episode. It’s natural to feel like you’re crazy … Read More
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As a society we aren’t good at feeling our emotions. We learn to use our intellect but not our emotions. Feeling your feelings is an important element of processing grief. As you’re patient and loving toward yourself you can allow … Read More
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Your grief over losing your child may leave you feeling depressed and anxious. You may also feel isolated and alone. Because of your depression you may find yourself pulling away from people and the support you want. You may feel … Read More
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Gratitude is magic even in our grief. I share more of my story and my experience with devastating loss, grief and gratitude. Also, in this episode I tell you the beautiful story of Jessica Swift, her profound grief in losing … Read More
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What do we believe about grief that’s not helpful? We’ll explore some common misconceptions and why we might believe that. Many of our myths about Grief come from things that we learned growing up that don’t serve us. As we … Read More
