Welcome back to the Feel Free Again Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m joined by grief recovery specialist Michele Mariscal, who brings over 8 years of experience helping people process grief through the Grief Recovery Method. We dive deep into her unique journey—from molecular biology to esoteric philosophy—and how these experiences shaped her approach to grief and healing. Michelle shares how her personal grief journey inspired her to become certified in grief recovery and how she uses powerful tools like HeartMath to help people heal from emotional trauma in both personal and workplace settings.

Connect with Michele:

https://energym.org/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelemariscal-phdgrief/

https://www.facebook.com/michele.mariscal/

https://www.amazon.com/GROWING-THROUGH-GRIEF-Alchemy-Healing/dp/1791800246/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1

Grief is often misunderstood, and we’re shedding light on its far-reaching impacts—especially in the workplace. Employers and coworkers often fail to recognize the daily grief events that impact productivity, mental health, and relationships. Michelle shares how grief recovery can support employees in overcoming unresolved grief, helping them process not only personal loss but also unspoken disappointments, broken relationships, and unmet expectations. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand grief beyond the obvious and learn about the transformative tools that can change the way we communicate and heal, whether in our personal lives or at work.

Tune in as we explore the often-overlooked concept of "emotional maintenance," how unresolved grief impacts workplace dynamics, and why it’s crucial for employers to integrate grief recovery into their employee wellness programs. Whether you’ve experienced personal loss or are navigating unresolved emotions in your workplace, this episode offers valuable insights on how to heal and move forward.

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to the Episode

00:06 - Michelle Mariscol’s Background and Grief Recovery Work

01:50 - From Molecular Biology to Esoteric Philosophy

03:43 - Michelle’s Personal Grief Journey and the Catalyst for Certification

06:01 - Finding the Grief Recovery Method in 2017

08:25 - The Power of the Grief Recovery Method as a "Template"

10:36 - The First Steps in Michelle's Grief Recovery Practice

12:57 - Grief in the Workplace: A Hidden Epidemic

15:23 - The Importance of Emotional and Mental Health for Employees

17:50 - How Grief Recovery Can Prevent Workplace Conflict

21:15 - Addressing Unmet Expectations and Grief in Career Development

23:33 - Understanding “Emotional Maintenance” in the Workplace

27:00 - How Grief Recovery Tools Strengthen Employee Relationships

31:12 - The Role of Grief Recovery in Post-Trauma Communities

34:02 - HeartMath and Grief Recovery: A Powerful Combination

38:21 - Wrapping Up and Michelle’s Final Thoughts on Grief

41:09 - Where to Find Michelle and Connect with Her Services

44:00 - Conclusion and Call to Action: Share This Episode

In this episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, host Cole James interviews Sandy Wheeler, a Vietnam veteran and creator of the Life's Final Thoughts app. The conversation explores the importance of emotional communication, especially in the context of grief and loss. Sandy shares his personal experiences with PTSD and the impact of unresolved grief, particularly in military settings.

The app aims to help individuals record video messages for their loved ones, preserving their voices and messages for future generations. The discussion emphasizes the need for emotional debriefing, the role of family in healing, and the significance of leaving a legacy through meaningful communication.

Connect with Sandy: https://www.lifesthoughts.com

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Sandy Wheeler and His Mission

06:12 -Sandy's Journey Through Grief and PTSD

12:24 - The Impact of Technology on Grief Recovery

18:03 - Creating Lasting Memories Through Video Messages

23:51 - The Importance of Emotional Communication

29:51 - Collaborative Efforts in Grief Recovery

35:42 - Technical Difficulties and Transition

36:56 - The Military's Grief Recovery Challenges

40:26 - The Impact of Grief on Individuals

42:34 - Communication and Emotional Intelligence

44:56 - Understanding the Warrior's Experience

48:45 - The Power of Personal Videos

51:32 - Navigating Estranged Relationships

55:12 - Final Thoughts on Love and Legacy

In this powerful episode of the Feel Free Again podcast, I chat with Amy Diane Ross, a Grief Recovery Method Specialist and Bible teacher, about her transformative journey through grief and healing. Amy's story is deeply personal – she started this work as a way to help others but ended up healing her own heart in ways she never anticipated. From dealing with childhood trauma to navigating complex relationships, she found profound freedom through the Grief Recovery Method. Her experience proves that emotional healing is not just about overcoming loss, but about learning how to process grief to live fully in the present.

Amy's passion for emotional wellness within the Christian community is contagious. She discusses the importance of offering healing tools in church settings and how they can help create healthier, more compassionate congregations. With years of ministry and outreach work, Amy shows us that meeting people where they are emotionally – without judgment – is key to real transformation. Whether you are dealing with grief from personal loss or church hurt, Amy shares how these methods can help you find peace and forgiveness. If you're struggling with emotional pain or unfinished grief, this conversation is a must-listen.

Amy’s approach emphasizes the power of self-disclosure, vulnerability, and using grief recovery tools to create lasting healing in our lives and communities. Tune in and discover how grief recovery can restore your emotional health, strengthen your relationships, and deepen your faith journey.

Connect with Amy:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amydianeross/

Website: https://www.bethechurchministry.com/

Timestamps with Titles:

00:00 - Introduction to Amy Diane Ross and Her Journey Cole and Amy dive into her background and the work she does with Grief Recovery.

02:10 - How Amy Found the Grief Recovery Method Amy shares the emotional journey that led her to discover grief recovery, after losing her father.

04:40 - The Power of a Listening Heart: Amy’s Personal Healing Experience Amy describes the transformative impact of being truly heard during her grief recovery process.

07:10 - Grief Recovery in Christian Communities: A Missing Link Why this method is essential in helping the Christian community heal from emotional pain.

09:40 - The Importance of Emotional Healing in Churches Amy explains why churches need tools like grief recovery to help people emotionally process loss.

13:00 - Church Hurt and Unresolved Grief: How It Affects Congregations Exploring how grief and pain are often overlooked in church communities and the damage that can cause.

16:20 - How Grief Recovery Builds Trust and Vulnerability in Relationships The crucial role that emotional openness plays in building deeper, authentic relationships.

19:00 - Emotional Health for Pastors: Why They Need Grief Recovery Too Amy discusses the importance of pastors and leaders undergoing grief recovery to avoid burnout.

22:30 - Why Grief Recovery Should Be the First Step in Discipleship The benefits of starting with grief recovery before diving into Bible-based counseling.

30:00 - Practical Tools for Dealing with Grief and Trauma Amy talks about how the grief recovery tools provide a systematic approach to healing emotional pain.