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155. Navigating Grief & Healing After Suicide and Overdose Loss with Laura Walton
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In this heartfelt episode I'm joined by Laura Walton—a licensed mental health therapist—as she opens up about her deeply personal journey with grief after losing her father to suicide and her best friend to a drug overdose in her twenties.
These profound losses shaped her purpose and career, leading her to become a grief and trauma therapist dedicated to helping others navigate loss. In this beautiful conversation, Laura shares how yoga and the mind-body connection became powerful tools in her healing process, offering both grounding and hope.
Together, we explore:
✨ Coping with the loss of a loved one to suicide and overdose
✨ The role of yoga, mindfulness, and embodiment in grief
✨ Why living in the present moment can bring peace during grief
✨ Insights on resilience, healing, and rediscovering yourself after loss
Whether you’ve experienced suicide loss, overdose grief, or are simply searching for ways to heal through grief and could use some inspiration, Laura’s story and wisdom will leave you feeling seen and supported.
Connect with Laura:
Work with me:
- Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation
- 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief
- Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-tara
Connect with me further:
- Leave a voice note through Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithGrief
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gains
- Website: https://lossesbecomegains.com/
- Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journal
Check out my other podcast, Taste Toast Travel!
Chapters
1. 155. Navigating Grief & Healing After Suicide and Overdose Loss with Laura Walton (00:00:00)
2. Laura's grief journey (00:01:22)
3. Navigating Young Adulthood and Grief (00:04:19)
4. The Impact of Losing a Partner (00:06:00)
5. Coping Mechanisms and Seeking Support (00:13:45)
6. The Healing Power of Yoga (00:26:01)
7. Transformative Practices for Grief (00:29:56)
8. Empowered Choices in Grief (00:32:00)
9. Moment by Moment: Coping Strategies (00:34:39)
10. The Importance of Personal Belief Systems (00:38:56)
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