In this special Thanksgiving bonus mini-episode of Nothing Happens for a Reason, Claire dives into one of the core pillars of healing work: the courage to seek out similarities, not differences. Drawing from over a decade as a therapist, Claire explores the common tendency to focus on what sets us apart from others- especially in moments of loss- and gently challenges listeners to lean into the vulnerable, connective work of finding shared ground.

Whether you’ve lost a loved one, a relationship, a job, or a vision of your future, etc.- Claire highlights the universal emotions that underpin grief (despair, sadness, isolation) and encourages us to notice these threads even in stories that look nothing like our own. With honesty and compassion, the episode invites the grieving community (and anyone longing for connection) to listen beyond the differences, and in doing so, become a little less lonely.

If you’ve ever found yourself cherry-picking episodes or support groups that “fit” your specific loss, this is your invitation to open your lens, stretch a new muscle of empathy, and discover the unexpected resonance in someone else’s story.

However you’re spending the holidays, tune in for a gentle reminder: the foundation for true human connection is often found in the vulnerable work of seeing ourselves in others’ grief.

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