WHAT IT MEANS TO GRIEVE CONSCIOUSLY?
WHAT IT MEANS TO GRIEVE CONSCIOUSLY?
In this heartfelt episode, I welcome Claire Bidwell Smith, a voice of solace and insight in the landscape of grief and loss. Claire's expertise helps us unravel the complexities of mourning, from the physical manifestations to the deeply spiritual questions that arise. We discuss her latest guiding light, 'Conscious Grieving,' and the unseen stages of grief that can lead to profound transformation if we dare to engage with them. Join us as we explore the therapeutic impact of mediums, the healing power of discussing our pain, and the subtle nuances across different types of grief. Prepare for a conversation that not only honors the intricacies of human sorrow but also illuminates pathways to continue meaningful connections with those we've lost. For episode notes, Claire's writings, and more resources, visit our podcast page.
0:00 – Intro/Trailer
0:40 – Who is Claire Bidwell Smith
2:07 – Welcoming Claire on the show
3:46 – How to see grief as something that fits into the ‘consciousnesses paradigm’
5:10 – Changing the traditional paradigm of grief
7:35 – The buckets of grief
10:00 – How our loss can actually become our gain
10:47 – How grief might show physically for people
13:21 – Should we be separating grief from other symptoms
15:16 – Coping mechanisms for grief – yoga
15:59 – When should someone seek treatment for grief
18:32 – ‘Invite your grief in’
19:08 – Deep empathy and compassion
23:30 – When does grief become anxiety and/or depression
25:40 – Mediumship and afterlife in work with patients
31:07 – The loss becomes an opening for growth
34:32 – Amy’s experience watching Dr. Dan Siegel live
39:10 – Takeaways from the book ‘Conscious Grieving’
42:10 – Amy’s thoughts on Claire’s book
42:20 - Outro
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