202. Navigating Grief, Loneliness, and Losing the People We Love with Dr. Jody Carrington

Drop me a message or voice note!In this episode of Life With Grief, I’m joined by Psychologist, bestselling author, and globally recognized speaker Dr. Jody Carrington for an honest, raw (and funny!) conversation about grief, loneliness, and the healing power of community. Dr. Jody sheds light on a powerful distinction between grief and mourning—two experiences that often get lumped together but play very different roles in our healing. She shares several deeply personal losses that have shaped her own understanding of grief, including the death of her best friend, the recent passing of her father after living with vascular dementia, and the emotional complexities of caregiving and legacy at the end of life. She also shares the remarkable story of discovering at age 36 that she had a sister who had been placed for adoption. We dig into: ✨ The difference between grief and mourning ✨ Why grief can feel more isolating in today’s world ✨ How loneliness and overwhelm intensify the grief experience ✨ Why community is essential to healing after loss ✨ Moving beyond “I’m sorry for your loss” ✨ How to support someone who is grieving ✨ The impact of caregiving and end-of-life experiences ✨ Nervous system regulation and resilience in grief ✨ Why storytelling keeps our loved ones present If you’ve ever felt isolated in your grief, struggled to support someone you love, or wondered why loss can feel so disorienting in today’s world, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone in your grief.Connect with Jody:🔗 https://www.drjodycarrington.com/🔗 IG: https://www.instagram.com/drjodycarrington/?hl=en🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/drjodycarrington🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jody-carrington/?originalSubdomain=ca🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjodycarrington?lang=enLearn more about Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the showNEW! Letters of Light 💌✨ https://lossesbecomegains.com/lettersSupport the podcast: https://buymeacoffee.com/lifewithgriefpodcast📖 Life Beyond Grief Substack: https://taraaccardo.substack.com/Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gainsWebsite: https://lossesbecomegains.com/Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-taraShop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journalBy accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may save and use information contained in the Podcast only for personal or other non-commercial, educational ...