Episode 49: The Power of Both/And: Holding Grief and Joy at the Same Time

Send us Fan MailWhat if joy isn’t something we earn after everything is okay… but something we practice while life is still unfolding?In this episode of Living in 3D Power, Dr. Amber Sessoms and her daughter Emma explore the power of both/and—the ability to hold grief and joy, anger and sadness, tension and calm at the same time.Through storytelling, somatic practices like pendulation, and a real-life parenting moment, they unpack what happens when emotions feel overwhelming—and what it means to feel unheard, misread, or dismissed.Together, they offer a powerful reminder: your body holds wisdom, and your emotions are telling the truth.This episode is for anyone navigating big emotions, healing old wounds, or learning how to respond with curiosity instead of control.Chapters00:44 — What Both/And Means 01:44 — Grief and Joy Together 02:37 — Pendulation Body Practice 04:30 — Finding Calm in Stress 06:33 — Energy Awareness and Qigong08:06 — Mixed Emotions 08:54 — Anger as Sadness 13:14 — Coping Through Journaling and Drawing14:12 — Present vs Past Emotions 16:37 — The Shorts Moment 17:22 — Emotional Escalation 18:04 — Feeling Unheard 19:39 — The Need to Be Seen20:41 — Listening That Heals 21:58 — The Generational Gap 23:36 — Helping in Hard Moments 25:14 — Being Misread27:52 — Grounding in Crisis 29:09 — Naming What You Need30:36 — Chicken Nugget Wisdom 31:37 — OutroConnect with Me:Instagram: @natural_inclinationYoutube: @naturalinclinationTikTok: Amber SessomsLinkedIn: Dr. Amber M. Sessoms, NCSPBluesky: @ambersessoms.bsky.socialFacebook: Natural InclinationWebsite: www.aninclination.comLike, Comment, Share, EngageIf this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who would love these conversations. Engage with the Curiosity Cards and ask the youth in your life about their experiences because you might be surprised by what you learn. Share your thoughts and reflections in the comments or on social media using #LivingIn3DPower. And, don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for next week’s conversation!