Grief is the New Normal Podcast: S2:E1 Grief Doesn't Reset at Midnight: Navigating the New Year

Navigating Grief in the New Year: Season Two Kickoff In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor welcomes listeners to season two of the podcast, focusing on the complexities of dealing with grief as a new year begins. Dr. Taylor shares personal experiences and offers insights into managing grief without succumbing to societal pressures for New Year’s resolutions. She discusses the importance of setting intentions rather than goals, embracing rest, and being kind to oneself. The episode also explores practical strategies for honoring grief, such as creating a grief calendar and practicing mindfulness, while emphasizing that the new year does not require a 'new you.' 00:00 Introduction to Grief is the New Normal 00:24 Reflecting on Season One and Welcoming Season Two 01:22 Navigating the New Year After a Dark December 02:23 Setting Intentions Instead of Resolutions 03:09 Personal Story: Running Through Grief 05:24 Mixed Feelings About the New Year 09:57 Strategies for Honoring Grief in the New Year 15:09 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 16:17 Closing Remarks and Resources ------------------------------------------------ Grief is the New Normal is the podcast that refuses to sugarcoat loss—because grief isn’t a problem to fix, it’s a reality to live with. Hosted by Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience in grief, trauma, and reproductive psychology, this show dives deep into the messy, nonlinear, and very real ways grief impacts our lives. Whether you're navigating the death of your person, wrestling with the weight of an invisible loss, or trying to figure out who you even are after everything changed—this podcast is here for you. With a mix of solo deep dives, expert interviews, and candid conversations, Dr. Taylor unpacks the emotions no one warns you about, challenges outdated grief narratives, and offers both practical tools and hard-earned wisdom to help you feel less alone. No toxic positivity. No “fixing” your grief. Just honest talk, validation, and the reminder that you don’t have to do this alone. Because in a world that wants you to move on, Grief is the New Normal is here to help you move through. https://www.griefisthenewnormal.com [email protected] Follow @grief_is_the_new_normal on Instagram for grief podcast, mental health, self-care, sass, and dark humor content whether you’re grieving or you’re a mental health professional needing more modern grief language. Wanting more grief specific support? Check out my grief journal, Authentically Unapologetic: A Grief Journal available for purchase thru this link: https://a.co/d/4hbLtbX ------------------------------------- Opening Music by The Dadicorns Copyright 2024 Grief is the New Normal: A podcast with Dr. Heather Taylor All Rights Reserved. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information discussed in this podcast is not a replacement or substitute for therapy.