Grace Heer: Grief, Inner Child Work & Asking What You Need

In this conversation, Michelle Renee and Grace Heer discuss the power of vulnerability and deep connection. They share personal experiences and insights on the importance of being authentic and open in relationships. They also explore the use of cards to deepen connections and create meaningful conversations. The conversation highlights the impact of vulnerability at events and the power of asking yourself what you need. They also discuss advice for mental health and self-care, as well as the process of figuring out what you want in life and listening to your body when making decisions. In this conversation, Michelle and Grace discuss the importance of exploring personal desires, taking care of mental health, recognizing the need for rest, listening to your body's signals, the importance of boredom and rest, balancing work and self-care, processing childhood experiences, and finding joy and self-care.Grace Heer is a professional cuddler, cuddle event facilitator, life coach, and end-of-life doula in Orange, CA. You can learn more about her at GracefulCuddles.com or on Facebook and Instagram at Grace Heer, Coaching and Cuddling. Links are on her website.Michelle Renee (she/her) is a San Diego-based Intimacy Guide and Surrogate Partner. Michelle's website is ⁠https://meetmichellerenee.com⁠ and can be found on social media at @meetmichellerenee.Takeaways Take the time to explore your personal desires and what you truly want in the moment. Prioritize your mental health and find small ways to make up for neglecting it. Recognize the signs of needing rest and create white space in your schedule. Listen to your body's signals and pay attention to what it needs. Embrace boredom and rest as essential for rejuvenation and creativity. Find a balance between work and self-care to avoid burnout. Take the time to process and heal from childhood experiences. Find joy in simple activities and prioritize self-care. Remember to prioritize your own needs and take breaks when necessary.If you’d like to ask a question, for Michelle to answer on an episode, ⁠click here⁠.To grab your own set of We’re Not Really Strangers, ⁠click here⁠.Links of note from today's episode:Michelle's Facebook 36 Questions to Fall in LoveKassandra Brown's Radical ListeningTerry Real's book Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship