Grief and living with Chronic Illness with Emma Toms

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Welcome to Grief Unedited, a podcast that explores raw and authentic experiences of loss. Host Karen Lafferty, an accredited counsellor specialising in grief support, brings over a decade of experience to guide listeners through the complex journey of bereavement.Through candid conversations with guests sharing their personal stories, this series delves deep into the realities of grief and its profound impact on individuals' lives. Each episode is recorded in a single take, offering unfiltered and genuine discussions that capture the true essence of the grieving process.In this episode of Grief Unedited, Karen Lafferty is joined by holistic therapist Emma Toms for an honest conversation about grief beyond bereavement. Together they explore the emotional and physical impact of chronic illness, loss of identity, and nervous system overwhelm, and reflect on healing through somatic practices, self-connection, and learning to live gently again. You can connect with me here:https://www.continuumcounselling.comhttps://www.facebook.com/continuumcounsellinghttps://www.instagram.com/continuumcounsellingYou can connect with Emma here: https://www.emmatoms.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000160905732https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-toms-1b1234200https://emmatoms.substack.com

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