How to Navigate the First Year of Grief | Megan Malick on Loss, Life Transitions & Practical Healing

In this powerful episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone sits down with author, speaker, and grief facilitator Megan Malick to explore what it truly means to make space for grief — both personally and professionally. Megan, founder of A New Path and creator of a practical grief workbook and planner for the first year after loss, shares compassionate insights on navigating life after major change, loss, and transition. Together, Chris and Megan discuss how grief extends beyond death, touching career shifts, identity changes, relationships, and every major life transition we experience. This conversation dives into: How change and loss are deeply connected Navigating the first year of grief with clarity and compassion Practical tools for organizing life after loss The role of reflective writing and grief-informed practices How approaches like Brainspotting support emotional healing Creating space for grief in workplaces and everyday life If you’re coping with loss, supporting someone grieving, or seeking grounded guidance on healing and rebuilding after life changes, this episode offers both validation and practical direction. Grief is not the end of your story — it’s the beginning of a new path forward. 🎧 Listen now and take your next step from survival toward empowered healing.