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EPISODE · Jun 19, 2025 · 33 MIN

Moving Forward After Loss: Practical Steps to Rebuild Your Life and Find Hope

from GRIEF: Let's Make Sense of This Sh*t · host Let's Work This Sh*t Out

In this episode, we gently explore what it truly means to move forward after loss—not by forgetting or moving on, but by rebuilding a life that honors both grief and hope. Dylan guides you through the realities of grief, dispelling myths about “getting over it,” and offers heartfelt stories alongside practical strategies to help you navigate this difficult journey. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just beginning to consider what comes next, this episode provides compassionate insights and tools to support you every step of the way.Key Takeaways• Moving forward is different from moving on and doesn’t erase love or loss• Small daily acts can be powerful steps toward healing• Guilt around joy and progress is normal but can be eased with self-compassion• Building support and community is vital for navigating grief• Meaning-making helps integrate memories into your evolving lifeWhat You’ll Discover• How to embrace grief and hope at the same time• Practical routines and goals that gently rebuild your days• Ways to find and cultivate support during difficult times• The importance of self-kindness in your healing journey• How to honor memories while opening to new possibilitiesResources Mentioned• “On Grief and Grieving” by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler• “Option B” by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant• The Grief Recovery Method (griefrecoverymethod.com)• Mindfulness meditation apps like Insight Timer and Headspace• Local and online grief support groupsNext Episode PreviewNext time, we’ll explore “Affirmations for Healing,” sharing simple, nurturing phrases to carry you through tough moments. I hope you’ll join me.📩 Have questions or want to share your story? Reach out at [email protected].💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛Help keep these vital conversations alive—Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grief-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--6352946/support

In this episode, we gently explore what it truly means to move forward after loss—not by forgetting or moving on, but by rebuilding a life that honors both grief and hope. Dylan guides you through the realities of grief, dispelling myths about “getting over it,” and offers heartfelt stories alongside practical strategies to help you navigate this difficult journey. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just beginning to consider what comes next, this episode provides compassionate insights and tools to support you every step of the way.Key Takeaways• Moving forward is different from moving on and doesn’t erase love or loss• Small daily acts can be powerful steps toward healing• Guilt around joy and progress is normal but can be eased with self-compassion• Building support and community is vital for navigating grief• Meaning-making helps integrate memories into your evolving lifeWhat You’ll Discover• How to embrace grief and hope at the same time• Practical routines and goals that gently rebuild your days• Ways to find and cultivate support during difficult times• The importance of self-kindness in your healing journey• How to honor memories while opening to new possibilitiesResources Mentioned• “On Grief and Grieving” by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross & David Kessler• “Option B” by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant• The Grief Recovery Method (griefrecoverymethod.com)• Mindfulness meditation apps like Insight Timer and Headspace• Local and online grief support groupsNext Episode PreviewNext time, we’ll explore “Affirmations for Healing,” sharing simple, nurturing phrases to carry you through tough moments. I hope you’ll join me.📩 Have questions or want to share your story? Reach out at [email protected].💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛Help keep these vital conversations alive—Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grief-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--6352946/support

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