Grieving While Staying Sober: Coping With Loss in Recovery with guest, Amanda McKoy Flanagan

Grief can feel overwhelming and for those in recovery, it can also threaten sobriety. How do you cope with loss without returning to old coping patterns? In this episode (20) of The GRIEF Ladies Podcast, Kelly Daugherty and Karyn Arnold are joined by Amanda McKoy Flanagan to explore what it means to grieve while staying sober. Amanda shares her personal experience navigating significant losses including the death of her brother while maintaining her recovery and offers insight into the intersection of grief, addiction, and resilience. In this conversation, we discuss: Why grief can trigger relapse urges Coping with loss while in addiction recovery The importance of connection and support in sobriety Practicing self-compassion during intense emotions Celebrating the lives of loved ones while continuing to heal This episode connects to the Evolving trail marker in our G.R.I.E.F. Framework, focusing on working through roadblock emotions and building internal strength during difficult seasons. If you're navigating grief in recovery or supporting someone who is this episode offers grounded insight, practical encouragement, and reassurance that you don't have to choose between honoring your grief and protecting your sobriety. Guest Bio:  Amanda McKoy Flanagan, LMSW is a certified loss + empowerment coach and energy healer, an award-winning author, writing coach, motivational speaker, and host of the Sol Rising podcast. Taking her passion to the next level, she offers 1:1 private energy-infused coaching and facilitates workshops and retreats with the intention of helping people heal, transform, and empower themselves to move into the next phase of their lives with resilience, enthusiasm, and purpose.   Connect with Amanda: https://www.amandamckoyflanagan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amandamckoyflanagan/ https://www.facebook.com/amandamckoyflanagan https://open.spotify.com/show/0sUF9yQkEXl5j925qqM1J1?si=cbcfc3c6aff74272 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.