342: The Power of AND (rerun)
Welcome to the Joyful Mom Podcast!
In episode of the podcast, titled "The Power of And," the host explores the transformative role of the word "and" in emotional processing, especially in the context of grief. She reflects on her personal journey through grief—particularly after the loss of her child—and how tools like thought work and emotional awareness have helped her navigate not only grief but also major life changes like moving into a bus and traveling. She emphasizes that life isn’t black and white and encourages listeners, particularly grieving moms, to reject the idea that experiencing joy or relief means forgetting or moving on. Instead, she advocates for embracing complexity, acknowledging that feelings like grief and joy, sadness and gratitude, can coexist.
Throughout the episode, she shares deeply personal examples—like the bittersweet experience of watching her children born after her daughter Aria’s death reach milestones Aria never could. These moments hold both deep sorrow and immense joy, demonstrating that the emotional landscape of grief is not binary. She encourages listeners to integrate the word "and" into their inner dialogue to expand emotional space and reduce guilt or shame. For instance, replacing “I’m broken” with “I’m broken and I’m learning how to get through this” opens the door to healing and self-compassion. She closes by offering her mini grief support program, "Stop Talking, Start Feeling," for free and urges listeners to share the episode with others who may benefit.
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