Grief in the Body: Somatic Tools for Healing After Loss

Grief doesn't stay in your thoughts, it often shows up in your body. In this episode, we explore how loss can affect your identity, self-esteem, and physical health. Joined by somatic coach Jay Moon Fields, we talk about embodied grief, why physical symptoms like tension and stomach aches are common, and simple tools to help process emotions safely. You'll learn: Why grief can impact your body How loss reshapes self-identity Practical somatic tools for emotional release The "Of Course" validation technique How to advocate for yourself during grief Grief changes you but it can also deepen your self-awareness. As always, we close with one practical step you can try this week. Guest Bio: Jay Moon Fields spent a good chunk of her life trying to be who other people needed her to be—and then made a career out of helping others stop doing that. She's a somatic coach, author and host of the Hey, Wait podcast, where she helps folks build real, healthy relationships with themselves, each other, and the forces shaping everyday life. Nearly a million people have taken her LinkedIn Learning courses, and her book Teaching People, Not Poses is required reading in yoga teacher trainings worldwide. Her latest book, Less Lost, guides readers to leave behind should's and supposed to's and find their way home to themselves. Jay has the degrees (Psychosocial Health and Human Movement from William & Mary; Integral Transformative Education from Prescott College) to back up her obsession with how humans tick—and how to quit working against ourselves. She lives in California with her husband and the cat who decided they were hers. Connect with Jay: At jaymoonfields.com and on Instagram Tune in to my podcast, Hey, Wait. https://jaymoonfields.com/yours-truly GRIEF Ladies: Your Guide to What Comes Next If you're ready to move forward without moving on—this show is for you. 🎧 Follow and connect: https://www.griefladies.com/ Kelly Daugherty: https://www.kellydaugherty.com/ Karyn Arnold: https://www.griefincommon.com/ Stay up to date with all the latest information about The GRIEF Ladies- Sign up for our newsletter at: www.griefladies.com Join the FREE, Private Facebook GRIEF Ladies Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16WuZNsNGu/ The GRIEF Ladies podcast offers education and support for people living with grief after someone they love has died. Our content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or crisis services. If you are in crisis or concerned about your safety, call 988 in the U.S. or contact local emergency services. Guest perspectives shared on this platform are their own and may not reflect the views or positions of The Grief Ladies.