Anxiety, Avoidance & Anticipatory Grief with Claire Bidwell Smith

Grief doesn't always follow the five stages that have become a fixture in cultural conversations about loss. The reality? Grief can show up in a costume...and it doesn't always begin when someone dies.Claire Bidwell Smith, therapist, author, and grief expert joins Anita and Zara for a conversation about the elements of grief we rarely discuss. It's a perspective-shifting conversation that may help you recognize surprising ways grief has presented in your own life.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Grief and Loss02:54 The Shift in Grief Conversations05:45 The Loneliness of Grief08:34 Grief and Anxiety Connection11:18 Navigating Grief as a Parent14:00 Understanding Anticipatory Grief16:46 The Impact of Grief on Millennials19:40 Coping Strategies for Grief22:30 Anticipatory Grief in Daily Life25:16 Emotional Distance and Grief28:35 Navigating Anticipatory Grief31:43 Understanding Grief Beyond Loss36:09 The Impact of Grief on Relationships39:46 The Individual Nature of Grief44:38 Finding Positivity in Grief50:28 Coping as an Only Child51:34 Self-Compassion in the Sandwich GenerationTopics covered: Grief, anticipatory grief, losing a parent, grieving as a child, supporting a grieving child, grief community, grief influencers, grief coach, aging parentsThanks for listening to The Millennial Sandwich! Don't forget to follow, subscribe and connect with us on social media