#29 Supporting Someone in Grief: Ashley Mielke on What Really Helps (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this powerful two-part conversation, registered psychologist and grief coach, Ashley Mielke, shares what she’s learned after years of sitting with people in their darkest moments. Building on her personal story in Episode 28, Ashley offers compassionate and clear insights into how we can better understand, support, and walk with those who are grieving.We explore toxic positivity, the myth of the ‘five stages of grief’, and why so many people feel unseen in their suffering. Ashley helps reframe grief not as something to fix—but something to honour, validate, and slowly work through.This episode is for anyone wondering how to care well for the grieving—or how to walk through their own loss with gentleness and grace.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why ‘toxic positivity’ often causes more harm than goodWhy the ‘five stages of grief’ don’t tell the full storyWhat to say (and what not to say) when someone you love is grievingWhy presence and permission are more powerful than adviceHow grief can become stuck in the body if it isn’t acknowledgedHow Ashley found a calling through her own deep lossPractical ways to walk with others in their pain—without rushing themRelevant Links from the Episode:Ashley Mielke is a Registered Psychologist, grief coach, and founder of Ashley Mielke Coaching. She uses her lived experience and professional training to support others through deep personal loss and emotional healing.Follow Ashley on Instagram: @ashleymielkecoachingWebsites:AshleyMielkeCoaching.com HealMyHeart.caGrief Recovery MethodExplore More from Resilient Souls:Resilient Souls WebsiteResilient Souls Podcast or search ‘Resilient Souls’ wherever you get your podcastsResilient Souls Blog on SubstackStewart’s BookFollow Resilient Souls on: FacebookInstagram LinkedInGet Involved or Reach Out: Join the CommunityBook Stewart to SpeakSupport the WorkContact UsNeed Help? In Australia or Overseas