157. How Life-Long Learning Is Helping This Widow Heal After Losing Her Husband - Interview With Michelle Collins

On this episode we are talking to Michelle Collins, author, grief educator, yoga and meditation coach. Michelle's husband Glen took his own life in 2016. Michelle talks to us today about the aftermath of the loss and how she is rebuilding her life. Michelle and I chat about: ~ How she felt enormous guilt and shame after losing Glen ~ How she suffered from PTSD and what that felt like. ~ How she turned to alcohol and drugs to cope. ~ How a meditation retreat at the Chopra Center changed her life! ~ How she became a grief educator through a David Kessler program in 2021 ~ How she connected with TAPS and finally felt accepted and supported! Michelle has written 2 books: 1. Surviving Spouse Or Partner Suicide Loss: A Mindful Guide For Your Journey Through Grief 2. Supporting A Survivor Of Spouse Or Partner Suicide Loss: A Mindful Guide For Co-Journeying Through Grief Reach Michelle at https://www.inhabitjoy.com Grab your seat in the Finding Purpose And Meaning After Loss Program For Widows! We're starting this 4 week group coaching session on Monday January 23, 2023!  Get more details and sign up at https://www.widow180.com/purpose Email me for questions at [email protected]   Be sure to join our Facebook group, Widow 180 The Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312036956454927Also follow us on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/widow_180/Check us out on YouTube at Widow 180: The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-DK_dl31qMilJ5cE6t9MVQFor more blog posts and resources go to www.widow180.comQuestions? Email me at [email protected]