In this solosode, I share my three biggest tips for managing grief, and all the complicated emotions that come with it. There are no shortcuts, but I have learned a few tricks along the way, and am happy to be at a place where I can share and help others.

Takeaways

• Grief is a transformative process, similar to a butterfly's transformation.

• Promote the release of happy hormones by engaging in activities like spending time in nature, exercising, and practicing gratitude.

• Set healthy boundaries and be intentional about where you spend your energy during the grieving process.

• Be aware of your thoughts and reframe negative beliefs to have a positive mindset towards healing.

If you are grieving right now, you are not alone. You can order a copy of my bestselling book Even If-A Holistic Approach to Living A Joy Filled Life With Loss on amazon by clicking here.

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If you are a fellow grieving mamma and would like to know more about Holistic Grief Academy, my coaching program you can click here

https://holisticgriefacademy.myflodesk.com/prei7fpydj

PS. I would love to stay connected. You can follow me on Instagram @mrsshaunadukes or head over to ShaunaDukes.com for a free ebook on how to support a grieving friend.

In this episode I speak with my beautiful friend MeiLi Autumn Coon. She is the owner and makeup artist for MeiLi Autumn Beauty, creator of Radiant You events, and inner beauty advocate, writer, mother, sister, daughter, beloved child of God. You can find her on instagram @meiliautumnbeauty @meilicoon

We discuss friendship during grief, as well as the collective grief experienced by the community after the devastating wildfire on Maui last August. MeiLi shares with us her experience of witnessing my grief and offers advice for supporting a grieving friend. Our conversation highlights the power of community and the resilience that can emerge from grief. We also discuss the importance of allowing oneself to feel the pain and grief, rather than numbing it, and finding ways to move forward and find beauty in life. Our conversation touches on identity, faith, and the transformative power of grief.

Takeaways

• Supporting a grieving friend involves showing up, holding space, and not needing to have all the right words or solutions.

• Providing practical support, such as bringing healthy meals, can be a meaningful way to help a grieving friend.

• Grief can involve the loss of future plans and dreams, which can be an additional layer of pain.

• Collective grief, such as the aftermath of a natural disaster, can bring a community together and reveal the resilience of individuals.

• Being a witness to someone's grief and growth can be a profound and honored role in a friendship.

• Losing a hometown to a natural disaster can be a deeply painful experience, as it involves the loss of one's identity and core elements of their being.

• Collective grief is a powerful force that affects everyone in a community, including first responders and firefighters who are deeply impacted by the disaster.

• In the aftermath of a loss, it can be challenging to navigate the reality that life goes on and find the motivation to continue.

If you are grieving right now, you are not alone. You can order a copy of my bestselling book Even If-A Holistic Approach to Living A Joy Filled Life With Loss on amazon by clicking here.

https://amzn.to/3x5Qbd8

If you are a fellow grieving mamma and would like to know more about Holistic Grief Academy, my coaching program you can click here

https://holisticgriefacademy.myflodesk.com/prei7fpydj

PS. I would love to stay connected. You can follow me on Instagram @mrsshaunadukes or head over to ShaunaDukes.com for a free ebook on how to support a grieving friend.

In this episode I spoke with my gorgeous friend Marlo Lemmon and we discussed how we have found purpose in our pain. Marlo also provides us with helpful techniques for dealing with trauma memories and replacing them with new, more peaceful memories. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of building a support team and gaining perspective on what truly matters in life. We share personal experiences and insights on how to navigate through difficult emotions, the importance of mindset, visualization, and replacing negative thoughts with positive ones. We also discuss the impact of grief on relationships and the need to prioritize intimate connections. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Topics discussed

• Finding purpose in pain can lead to a more fulfilling life

• Visualization techniques can help in dealing with trauma memories

• Building a support team is crucial in navigating grief and trauma

• Creating new memories and focusing on positive experiences can aid in healing and adjusting to life after loss.

• Grief affects various aspects of life, including relationships, and it is important to prioritize intimate connections.

• Experiencing trauma and grief can lead to personal growth and a deeper understanding of oneself.

• Being vulnerable and sharing one's journey can create genuine connections and support others going through similar experiences.

Marlo is an intuitive energy healer, spiritual teacher, mom and all around student of life. Her journey and thirst for growth is what has driven her process and journey and gotten her where she is today. She is an author, podcast host and has a spiritual coaching program that guides humans impacted by suicide, on how to trust life again. Marlo's superpower is showing you yours, consider her your Soul Muse. Intuitively guiding you to your deepest soul wants in life, how to heal in the process and getting you there in the least amount of time.

You can find Marlo Lemmon here

IG: @marlo.lemmon

IG (podcast): @_wildvoice_

www.marlolemmon.com

email: marlo@marlolemmon.com

WILD VOICE PODCAST can be found on Apple + Spotify

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-voice/id1640376947

https://open.spotify.com/show/1oQpg9jDIquza6WA0p1MJZ?si=f48de42838bc4d66

If you are grieving right now you are not alone. You can order a copy of my best selling book Even If- A Holistic Approach to Living A Joy Filled Life With Loss on amazon by clicking here https://amzn.to/3x5Qbd8

If you are a fellow grieving mamma and would like to know more about Holistic Grief Academy my coaching program for moms, you can click here https://holisticgriefacademy.myflodesk.com/prei7fpydj

P.S. I would love to stay connected. You can follow me on instagram @mrsshaunadukes or head over to ShaunaDukes.com to grab a free ebook on how to support a grieving friend.