Ep72 | The Grief Girlie- Shea Wingate, LCSW

In this podcast episode, Aimee sits down with Shea Wingate, also known as "the Grief Girlie" on Instagram. Shea is a grief therapist who owns her own practice in Nashville. Before diving into the conversation, Aimee provides a content warning for a deep discussion on grief and loss, acknowledging the sensitive nature of the topics at hand.Shea introduces herself as a grief therapist who is passionate about supporting her clients through difficult times. She opens up about her own personal grief story, sharing that she tragically lost her dad, sister, and mom within a span of just 13 months. Having previously studied to become a therapist, Shea decided to specialize in grief therapy after experiencing these profound losses in her own life.Throughout the episode, Shea emphasizes the uniqueness of every person's grief journey, even within families. She stresses the importance of effective communication and understanding within relationships, as everyone grieves differently. Amy and Shea delve into how grief impacts relationships, with Shea highlighting the significance of supporters taking care of themselves as well.The conversation explores various coping strategies for grief, such as journaling, engaging in meaningful rituals, and embracing movement. Shea suggests gentle practices, like walking the same path for stability, while Aimee reflects on the challenging nature of driving during her own grieving process.Shea also addresses the fact that grief knows no timeline and offers support and guidance for those grappling with long-term losses. The episode highlights the best ways to support grieving friends, emphasizing the power of actively listening without expectations and regularly checking in on their grief.Closing the episode, Shea encourages anyone struggling with grief to seek support, reminding listeners that grief is a natural part of life that everyone will experience. Her ultimate hope is to help people navigate their losses and find growth and healing over time.Reach out to Shea:Via Website: https://www.thegriefgirlie.com/Via Instagram: @thegriefgirlie