"Anatomy of Grief" Series | What the heck is grief anyway?!

"Grief is not this OR that; it's this AND that." - Nina RodriguezGrief thrusts us into the messy middle, which in time may become the magical middle.But what the heck is it anyway?! The irony of this universal experience is that it's so unique to each experiencer, the answer of what is it depends on who you ask.That said, there are some words, descriptions and frameworks that seem to describe aspects of big-picture GRIEF, that when understood, may give us the tools needed to understand and navigate through this nuanced experience.Grief is love with nowhere to go...AND unique to each person...AND nuanced...AND it lasts forever...AND dynamic, evolving as we evolve...AND...This episode gets a little nerdy, AND it's great for those of us who seek to understand this life experience.I also check in, providing updates on new and upcoming developments.Tune in and DM me on Instagram @griefandlight to let me know what you think! Referenced in this Episode:EP. 27 | Grieving with Grace: Dr. Mekel Harris' Grief-Informed Approach to Relaxing into the PainEP. 22 | Anatomy of Grief Series: What's your grief bias?EP. 21 | Grace on Ice: Skating through Sibing Grief 30 Years Delayed with Judy LipsonBook | The Anatomy of Grief: How the Brain, Heart, and Body Can Heal After LossNina Rodriguez Social & Website:Instagram: @griefandlightWebsite: griefandlight.comWays to Work with MeSubscribe to my newsletterDisclaimer: griefandlight.com/safetyanddisclaimers#griefandlight #griefandlightpodcastInterested in sponsoring an episode? Contact us via [email protected] us Fan MailSupport the showGrief and Light is an award-winning, independent podcast exploring the honest, messy, and deeply human experience of loss. We're on a mission to foster a more grief-informed, hopeful world, one conversation at a time. 🏆 Ear Worthy Best Life Lessons 2026 · TalkDeath Readers' Choice Best Podcast 2025 · Women Who Podcast Awards 2025 Winner · Podground Editor's PickNew episodes wherever you watch or listen.Connect with Nina Rodriguez:griefandlight.com@griefandlightResting Grief Face on SubstackThank you for listening! If this conversation resonated with you:✅ Share this episode with someone who needs it✅ Follow Grief and Light so you never miss a conversation✅ Leave a review! It helps this podcast reach more heartsDisclaimer: griefandlight.com/safetyanddisclaimers