In this deeply personal episode of Midlife and Glowing, hosts Alicia and Nicole discuss their experiences with grief, focusing on their father who passed away in the summer of 2020 due to stage four stomach cancer. They share how grief has physically and emotionally impacted their lives, including changes in mood, sleep, appetite, and even neurological effects. The episode also delves into how they've coped through self-care practices like therapy, yoga, and connecting with loved ones. They discuss the book 'Signs' by Laura Lynne Jackson and how it helped them recognize signs from their dad since his passing. The session concludes with a poem that encapsulates the enduring nature of grief and love. Whether you've experienced the loss of a loved one, changing life circumstances, or other forms of grief, this episode aims to provide comfort, validation, and hope.
⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Personal Grief Journey
01:27 Physical and Emotional Impact of Grief
02:31 Grief's Effect on the Brain
05:19 Navigating Grief in Midlife
06:13 Cherished Memories and Signs from Loved Ones
15:10 Coping Mechanisms and Family Support
18:35 Finding Comfort in Signs and Spiritual Connections
26:43 Unexpected Package
27:44 Signs from Dad
35:19 Profound Book Insights
38:15 Grief in Midlife
39:50 Navigating Grief
43:04 Poem on Grief
46:37 Closing Thoughts
📌 Resources:
📚 Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe by Laura Lynne Jackson → https://amzn.to/3IqEync

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