Episode 16: Grief Isn’t Linear- What No One Tells You About Loss

Send us Fan MailGrief is one of the most universal human experiences—and yet, when you're in it, it can feel completely isolating.In this episode of A Journey to Whole Woman Health, Dr. Jamie Erwin and Dr. Mary Kathryn Nader explore what grief actually looks like—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Together, they unpack the myths we’ve been taught about grief, including the idea that it follows a neat timeline or a predictable set of stages.From miscarriage and infertility to identity shifts, relationship changes, and life transitions, grief shows up in ways many women don’t expect.You’ll learn: What grief really is (beyond death and loss)  The truth about the “five stages” of grief—and why they’re often misunderstood  How grief shows up in the body (sleep, headaches, gut symptoms)  Why there is no “right way” or timeline for grieving  The concept of duality—holding grief and joy at the same time  Practical ways to support someone who is grieving  The role of faith when you’re walking through loss If you’re navigating grief—or walking alongside someone who is—this episode will remind you:You are not alone. You are not doing it wrong. And you are allowed to carry both sorrow and strength at the same time.Support the show