Episode 176: Finding Hope, Strength & Outlets in Grief - with Theo Boyd

In this deeply moving episode, Theo Boyd shares her personal journey through multiple layers of grief, beginning with the tragic loss of her mother in a farm accident, followed by the death of her counselor, the betrayal of her husband and ultimately, the loss of her father to suicide. These experiences shaped her bestselling book "My Grief Is Not Like Yours."Theo emphasizes that everyone’s grief is unique. Comparing grief can invalidate deeply personal experiences, which is why her book is focused on calling our unique journey's to attention. She also shares the importance of finding therapeutic outlets such as writing, yoga, walking, cooking, and creating a “100 Things” list to honor loved ones or release difficult emotions.Theo shares her journey with writing and how this was a major healing tool for her. And encourages others to journal or write books - even if just for themselves - as a way to process trauma and feel heard.A recurring message you'll hear throughout our discussion is to “give yourself grace in grief.” Whether it’s canceling plans, feeling sad without reason, or not being productive - it's all okay. Healing is nonlinear and personal to each and every one of us.Connect More with Theo:My Grief Is Not Like Yours - on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Hhm7QFMore info at https://www.thinktheo.comFacebook Page - Think Theo: https://www.facebook.com/TheoBoyd4Thank you for being a part of our community and investing in your wellness journey!If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Sharing this episode with a friend can also help us reach more incredible women on their journey to better health.To stay connected, here's where you can find me online:Podcast IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/empoweredinhealth Coaching Business IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/erinktrier Book Free Coaching Call Here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.erintrier.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.erintrier.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...