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The Courage to Face Your Grief When You're Scared to Begin
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The fear of confronting grief keeps many of us trapped in a cycle of avoidance, creating the illusion of safety while actually deepening our suffering. This powerful episode unpacks why we become reluctant to face our grief and how this fear manifests as procrastination, distraction, and "staying busy" - all while our bodies continue carrying the weight of unprocessed loss.
As someone who's walked both sides of the grief journey - professionally as a therapist for nearly three decades and personally through losing my mother to Alzheimer's - I understand the protective mechanisms that make us hesitate to open those emotional doors. But what if I told you that fear isn't real? It's not tangible, it's future-based, and it's simply a story your mind creates to protect you from perceived threats.
The breakthrough comes in understanding that healing doesn't require the absence of fear - it requires moving forward despite it. I share the three essential components that transformed my own grief journey: establishing safety in my nervous system, rewiring my brain for resilience through hypnosis, and creating meaningful support connections. These pillars now form the foundation of my Resilient Life Academy, where clients learn to give their grief the attention it deserves without letting fear stand in their way.
Try this simple yet powerful exercise next time fear arises: pause and take deep belly breaths, remind yourself that fear is just a story (not fact), and take one small action toward healing anyway. Remember, your grief isn't a monster - it's your deep love for your person. Let it heal, give it room to breathe. Are you ready to take that first small step?
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This podcast is not medical advice, psychotherapy or counseling. It is for educational and entertainment purposes only. If you or someone you know is in crisis dial or text 988 for the suicide crisis lifeline.
Chapters
1. Introduction to Grieving with More Freedom (00:00:00)
2. Fear of Facing Grief (00:01:16)
3. Understanding What Fear Really Is (00:03:16)
4. Three Keys to Moving Past Fear (00:06:13)
5. Practical Exercise for Overcoming Fear (00:08:18)
6. Resilient Life Academy and Closing (00:09:36)
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