29: Grief: Tending to Loss with Compassion

“I think grief is such a practice of being able to be gentle with yourself, honor right where you are, try and do your best, and also know that our best looks different.”

Discover the profound intersection of love and grief in this latest episode of The Good Enough Podcast with Jessica Armstrong and McKenzie Raymond as they unwrap the complex emotions that come with loss and how they can lead us on a path to healing. Our journey with grief is a deeply personal experience, yet universally shared, often leaving us exposed but also providing a poignant connection to our humanity.

Jessica and McKenzie delve into the ways grief intertwines with love and how it shapes our capacity for both. They confront the reality that grief isn’t solely tied to the physical absence but also to the emotional spaces within us. From grappling with the end of relationships to revisiting past versions of ourselves, this discussion is a candid exploration of the shifting shapes of heartache and the importance of self-compassion and forgiveness in the face of uncharted emotional terrains.

The Good Enough Goddesses celebrate the intricate tapestry of cultural rituals surrounding loss, drawing on the vibrant Mexican Day of the Dead as a beautiful incarnation of collective mourning. By weaving personal stories and global traditions into the narrative, Jessica and McKenzie underscore the potential for joy and remembrance to coexist, even in the depths of grief.

Key Topics:

• Grief and Loss, and the Role of Inner Family Systems (00:55)
• Grief, Healing, and Societal Norms (06:35)
• How Grief and Loss Affects Individuals Differently (12:15)
• Healing with Self-Care and Therapy (19:52)
• Grief, Healing, and Finding Joy After Loss (25:16)
• Celebrating Those We’ve Lost Around the World (32:37)
• Wrap-Up: Your Grief is Valid (45:48)

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