154: Navigating Grief with Sharon Brubaker

Not Over, Just Different

Grief is a difficult and often touchy subject, but it's one that we should be talking about more. In this important conversation with grief specialist, Sharon Brubaker, we discuss the complexities of grief and how we can better navigate it. Sharon shares her own story of losing her nephews to tragic accidents and how that experience led her on a mission to learn everything she could about grief. We also explore the importance of normalizing conversations about grief and how it can help us all to better cope with the challenges and losses we face in life. Sharon offers ways to cope with grief and move beyond the pain of a broken heart. Death and Divorce are among the most common that everyone talks about, but we know that there are over 45+ losses that can cause a grieving experience in your heart. How do we help you move beyond that pain to a life worth living?
0:00 - Introduction of the topic of grief and introduction of Sharon Brubaker
1:40 - How Sharon became interested in grief and the importance of normalizing conversations about it
3:34 - Sharon's experience with multiple grief events in her own life
6:47 - The different stages of grief and how they can manifest differently for each person
9:30 - The importance of allowing grief to be present and finding a safe space to talk about it
12:33 - How to support someone who is grieving and the importance of listening and not trying to fix or distract from the pain
14:14 - The role of therapy and support groups in the grieving process
17:39 - The concept of "completion" in grief and how it can help with healing
19:50 - The difference between intellectual and emotional grief
20:58 - The importance of finding the right type of support for individual needs
22:02 - The structure of grief support groups and the value of different types of coping mechanisms
23:45 - The importance of self-care and finding healthy ways to process grief
25:22 - The impact of grief on relationships and the importance of communication
28:27 - Wrapping up the conversation and the value of seeking support during the grieving process.

Episode Transcription

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