Grief, Loss & Relearning Life with Dr. Thomas Attig

In this episode of The Energy Fix, host Tansy engages in a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Thomas Attig about the complexities of grief, particularly focusing on stigmatized losses that often go unacknowledged. They explore the non-linear nature of grief, the importance of healing relationships through loss, and the physical and emotional responses that accompany grief. Dr. Attig emphasizes that grieving is a process of relearning how to live in a changed world, and the conversation encourages listeners to honor their grief and seek support.For more shownotes, go here!Disclaimer: For entertainment and educational purposes only. Not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Watch The Episode On YouTube: https://youtu.be/pl74uFeMY9kChapters:04:10 – Dr. Attig’s path to grief work08:02 – Why the five stages don’t fit09:54 – Grief as relearning life16:14 – Love, remembrance, and ongoing connection21:26 – Anticipatory grief and loving in absence29:04 – Navigating sudden loss45:52 – Finding steadiness when grief takes your breath55:03 – Emotions as signals and guidance66:44 – Relearning life after deep loss77:16 – Supporting others through presence83:24 – Honoring your unique griefGet To Know Dr. Thomas Attig:Thomas Attig holds BA and PhD degrees from Northwestern University and Washington University in St. Louis. At Bowling Green State University, while Chair, he and his colleagues established the world’s first PhD Program in Applied Philosophy. A Fellow of the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement, he has received a Lifetime Achievement Award for Death Education from the International Network on Personal Meaning, Death Educator and Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Association for Death Education and Counseling, and the Robert Fulton Founder’s Award from the Center for Death Education and Bioethics at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse.Links Mentioned In The ShowWebsite: https://griefsheart.com/Order the book! Seeking Wisdom In Death’s Shadows and get 30% off at Oxford University Press: Use the promotional code AUFLY30 to get the 30% offbeU CrystalsJust Thrive Probiotics: …Use code TANSY for 15% off your entire order!Keywords:grief, loss, healing, emotional health, relationships, support, non-linear journey, stigmatized loss, personal growth, energy healing