In today's episode, Gina concludes her discussion of grief and how we can use this often misunderstood emotional state for growth and expansion of our deep wellness. The work of Jonny Miller and Gabor Mate are drawn on extensively in this discussion. Coming to understand the wholeness of life cannot be known without experiencing ups and downs that include grief can help us not get stuck in overwhelming anxiety that may occur in association with grief and loss. Listen in and come to know deep calm even in the face of difficult emotional...
In today's episode, Gina concludes her discussion of grief and how we can use this often misunderstood emotional state for growth and expansion of our deep wellness. The work of Jonny Miller and Gabor Mate are drawn on extensively in this discussion. Coming to understand the wholeness of life cannot be known without experiencing ups and downs that include grief can help us not get stuck in overwhelming anxiety that may occur in association with grief and loss. Listen in and come to know deep calm even in the face of difficult emotional states!
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Chapters
0:26 Welcome to the Podcast
2:35 The Power of Grief
8:09 Emotional Suppression and Healing
10:06 Understanding Grief's Journey
13:29 Grief as a Connection to Life
15:58 Embracing Human Experience
16:55 Closing Thoughts and Aloha
Summary
In this episode, I share the conclusion of our three-part Nervous System Reset series, delving into the intricate relationship between grief and emotional healing. I draw inspiration from Johnny Miller, whose poignant narrative about losing his fiancée, Sophie, highlights the profound lessons that grief can impart. Through his experiences, we explore the concept that grief is not merely an inconvenience to be avoided, but rather a natural, and at times, beautiful aspect of our humanity. By embracing our emotions fully, we can transform grief into a source of guidance, prompting us to reconnect with life's deeper meanings.
I emphasize that allowing grief to flow through us rather than resisting it can be therapeutic. When we allow ourselves to feel and experience our emotions, we prevent the buildup of what Johnny describes as emotional debt. This episode encourages listeners to practice feeling grief in its raw form, without the burdensome narratives we often attach to it. By adopting simple rituals—like lighting a candle, walking in nature, or even taking a moment to sit in stillness—we can create spaces for our emotions and enable them to move through us naturally.
We discuss the power of simultaneous grief and joy, a lesson I have come to learn personally through my own losses. I stress that experiencing these conflicting emotions is not a sign of weakness; instead, it is through the cultivation of resilience that we find the ability to recover more swiftly from life's challenges. The goal is not to escape discomfort but to learn to navigate it with grace.
During a guided visualization towards the episode’s climax, I invite listeners to reflect on their own experiences of loss. This practice serves as a gentle reminder that grief can manifest in various forms, often leading to feelings of being unmoored or uncertain about one's identity. I encourage listeners to welcome their emotions, suggesting that when we sit with our feelings—rather than pushing them away—we learn more about ourselves and the depth of our humanity.
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