Grief - A Natural Part of Life

In episode 9 of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, Dave has a discussion with Michelle Collins, yoga therapist, wellness coach, and founder of Inhabit Joy about the challenges she faced following her husband's death by suicide, the unique challenges faced by survivors of suicide loss, We discuss why many in society still have difficulties talking about death and loss, even though they are inevitably experienced during our lives. Dave also explores with Michelle, how yoga, meditation and mindfulness can help individuals navigate through grief.Michelle's Bio : As the founder of Inhabit Joy, Michelle Ann Collins partners with individuals who have suffered grief, injury, or other types of loss as they recover, reclaim their wholeness, and build resilience for life’s inevitable challenges. After a series of losses, including the death of her mother, her husband’s suicide, and estrangements from primary family members, Michelle combined the tools she had collected as a yoga therapist and wellness coach and studies in positive psychology, neuroscience, meditation and mindfulness, and spirituality to turn post-traumatic stress disorder into post-traumatic growth and resilience. With the addition of certifications in grief education and grief yoga, and several bestselling books in which she shares her story, Michelle helps others transform from barely surviving to joyful thriving. Michelle teaches and coaches in private, corporate and small group settings, and enjoys sharing her skills and experience through speaking and facilitating workshops and retreats.Deeply connected with the healing powers of nature, Michelle spends her leisure time hiking among the trees or paddling on the rivers near her home in Portland, Oregon. To contact Michelle and to inquire about her services ,please go to her websiteThe Teaching Journeys Podcast is available on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms. To find out more about Dave Roberts ,please go to his website