Growing Through Grief

A few days ago, I met a young lady at the park. She had experienced the loss of her mother, and the words she used to describe how she felt inspired this episode. She shared her anguish, and among other things, she said she felt her heart shattered. These two words, shattered heart, are a combination none of us should have to use to describe how we feel, and still, sometimes, it is the truth.In this episode, we talk about the challenging task of picking up the tiny parts of a shattered heart. We explore some valuable techniques we can use to navigate this kind of excruciating pain, accelerate the recovery of losing a loved one, and use that momentum to grow. I also talk about the two things I shared with this young lady to help her deal with heart grief, and at the end, I offer a simple yet powerful meditation session.Tune in and listen to episode 29 of Growing Through Grief and learn about what can be done when we feel our heart is shattered into tiny pieces.In This Episode, You Will Learn:The lady with the shattered heart. Her pain and the wounds she was dealing with (2:24)What feelings come to mind when we hear those two words combined: shattered heart (5:53)The power of creating space (6:15)How being curious can help us go through pain (7:46)What are our options when we don't have anyone around to ask for help (10:59)A quick, short and sweet, and powerful meditation session (14:09)Let's Connect!FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInWebsiteFacebook Group - Growing Through Grief Together

Although all of us know deep down in our hearts that our parents will leave us at some point, it is still hard to deal with their loss. It is a tough call, even for grief and trauma specialists who have the tools to deal with grief more gracefully than someone unprepared.Visiting us today is the amazing Professor Theresa Agostinelli, a Certified Mental Health and Wellness Coach, Speaker, Teacher, Certified Psychotherapist, and a Trauma Recovery specialist. She is also CEO, Licensed Psychotherapist, and Professor at Glen Mills Coaching and Consulting, and Speaker, Coach, and Teacher at John Maxwell Team.Professor Theresa's mother is in the final stage of her life after battling for a couple of years with dementia. In this show, she kindly shared how she and her family are dealing and getting ready with her mother's transition. We go through the importance of dealing with trauma and grief to prevent some conditions, learning to accept and forgive, and human's need for looking for meaning in every life event. Theresa also talked about the interesting concept of developmental stages of grief and why it is essential to acknowledge the different ways people grieve at different ages.Tune in and listen to episode 28 of Growing Through Grief and take a close look at anticipatory grief and the best way to get ready for a loved one's transition.Some Questions I Ask:Would you like to share a little about yourself and then share a compelling grief story? (2:42)How does someone with your background deal with the transition of her mother? (5:40)In my mind, trauma happens first, then we grieve, and if we don't heal the grief, it could lead to mental illness. What's your perspective on that? (9:54)In This Episode, You Will Learn:What are some of the tools Professor Theresa is using to deal with her mother's transition (7:28)How can we transform grief into temporary suffering and not a chronic pain that sticks with us (13:18)How powerful acceptance and forgiveness can be (16:25)What are the developmental ages of grief (20:54)Resources:Glen Mills Coaching & Consulting websiteConnect with Theresa:LinkedInInstagramFacebookLet's Connect!FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInWebsiteFacebook Group - Growing Through Grief Together

Whether we are ready or not for the next seasons of life, they will happen. As we mentioned in the previous episode, nature's cycle never stops; it works tirelessly to prepare for the next step, creating space, and embracing newness. Nature is a harsh teacher; if we look at it, what needs to happen for life to continue will happen. But, nature is also an endless source of inspiration. So, with a new season upon us, right at the start of the month, where festivities and family connections are happening all around us, what can we do to inspire ourselves?In this episode, my mission is to gift you some tools to find inspiration so you can keep growing through the holidays without your loved ones. As I usually do, I created an acronym for the word INSPIRATION meant to help you get invigorated, keep going forward, and never stop growing. We learn how to create an "I am" statement to help us affirm a truth we can use when going through hard times. We also talk about embracing what is new, creating space for it, sticking to a plan, getting curious about our feelings, returning to our wholeness, expressing our emotions, and much more.Tune in and listen to episode 26 of Growing Through Grief and get some tools you'll need to feel inspired despite negative emotions, grief, and the sadness you might feel during the holidays.In This Episode, You Will Learn:What can you do if you feel you are not ready for life's next season (3:19)The more I let go, the more I grow (5:51)The spirit inside of inspiration (8:27)Choosing the emotions that will lead our journey (10:29)Remember to be spacious and gracious with yourself (15:03)Always remember your "I am" statement, and use it as many times as you need (19:13)Let's Connect!FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInWebsiteFacebook Group - Growing Through Grief Together