Bonus Episode: Navigating Grief in the Holidays

In this bonus episode, we take a gentle pause from regular programming to honor something many people carry this time of year: grief. Whether your loss is recent or years in the past, the holidays often bring memories and emotions to the surface.Rachel opens the episode by sharing her own experience of losing her dad and a simple analogy that reframes how grief lives within us over time. She offers compassion, permission, and understanding for anyone moving through a tender season.This episode includes a special conversation from Rachel’s other podcast, Hospice Redefined, featuring three hospice professionals who have also experienced significant personal loss. Their stories offer comfort, validation, and practical tools for navigating the holidays with more ease.Why grief often intensifies during the holidaysA simple way to understand how grief changes over timeHow honoring a loved one can create connection and reliefReal stories of adapting traditions and creating new onesPractical strategies for lowering expectations and protecting your emotional energyGentle reminders that you don’t have to navigate this season aloneThis episode is for anyone grieving a loved one, anyone supporting someone in grief, and anyone who feels heaviness or emotional overwhelm during the holiday season.May this episode bring comfort, connection, and a little more breath to your season.Reach out to Rachel: [email protected] out more about her work: RachelCartaRN.comLearn more about her passion project: HospiceRedefined.com