E54: Growing Through Grief: Micro-Steps to Rebuild Your Life After Loss with Alex Mammadyarov

Grief doesn't come with built-in reason or purpose, and it definitely doesn't follow a straight line! In this conversation with therapist and author Alex Mammadyarov, we explore what it actually looks like to grow through grief in real life—not in theory. Together, we explore: Why "everything happens for a reason" can feel invalidating—and what to focus on instead Why it's actually a good sign when grief waves appear (even years later) The difference between "staying busy" and truly re-entering the world after loss Why taking micro-steps like changing clothes, checking the mail, or taking a short walk can help you return to life again Alex's simple, honest rhythm for growth: live, grieve, rest, repeat Learn more about Alex and get your copy of Growing Through Grief: https://alexmammadyarov.com/ Pre-order my new book, Of Course I'm Here Right Now: Three Actually Helpful Things to Say to Someone Grieving: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/of-course-im-here-right-now Submit your pre-order receipt to join the FREE Of Course I'm Here Right Now book club:https://forms.gle/UKZUerJ91Cf1RwrC7 RSVP for Of Course I'm Here Right Now launch parties in Chicago and virtual: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/events ... Get FREE grief workshops, quizzes, and so much more on my website: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/links Keep Grief Grower ad-free by becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Join my online course + community, Life After Loss Academy: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/life-after-loss-academy Listen to more episodes of Grief Grower, view episode transcripts, and submit a question for the show: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-grower-podcast