Rising through Grief with Melinda Chinen, Certified Grief & Life Coach

Watch the video on YouTube***This episode is dedicated to our brothers and sisters in Lāhainā, Maui, who suffered the tremendous loss of their lives, loved ones, homes, and life as they knew it as a result of the catastrophic wildfires on August 2023.We encourage you to support the ongoing rescue and relief efforts. Here are some organizations making a difference:The Maui Strong Fund from the Hawai'i Community FoundationMaui Humane SocietyMaui Rapid ResponseGlobal Empowerment Mission***Melinda Chinen is a grief and life coach based in San Diego, California. Her beautiful energy, her work, and her art reveal much about her story and philosophy about life, death, and life after life.We delve into her experience with loss after witnessing the decline and death of her best friend, Paige, due to cancer, her work with the terminally ill, her grief and life coaching experience, her art, and what it means to live, love and grieve meaningfully.Takeaways:Grief coaching helps individuals navigate their grief journey and rebuild a future they didn't know was possible.Acknowledging and honoring grief is essential, but society often avoids it, making it challenging to mourn meaningfully.Grief is a present experience that arises to teach us something and should be witnessed rather than fixed.Living by one's values and trusting the natural flow of life can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life.Art can be a powerful tool for healing and self-expression.Spirituality plays a significant role in the grief process, and individuals closer to their transition often experience heightened spiritual experiences.Community support and group programs can provide a safe space for individuals to navigate their grief and find support and understanding.Melinda may be reached via:Melinda Chinen Coaching websiteInstagram @melindachinen"Share Your Grief" Virtual Grief Support Group"When you stop doing things by the struggle of your individual will, and you fall into your nature, the power of nature itself has intentions and a design for you, and it will pick you up like a river." - Martha BeckNina Rodriguez Social & Website:Instagram: @griefandlightThreads: @griefandlightWebsite: griefandlight.comWays to Work with MeSubscribe to my newsletterDisclaimer: https://www.griefandlight.com/safetyanddisclaimersSend us Fan MailSupport the showGrief and Light is an award-winning, independent podcast exploring the honest, messy, and deeply human experience of loss. We're on a mission to foster a more grief-informed, hopeful world, one conversation at a time. 🏆 Ear Worthy Best Life Lessons 2026 · TalkDeath Readers' Choice Best Podcast 2025 · Women Who Podcast Awards 2025 Winner · Podground Editor's PickNew episodes wherever you watch or listen.Connect with Nina Rodriguez:griefandlight.com@griefandlightResting Grief Face on SubstackThank you for listening! If this conversation resonated with you:✅ Share this episode with someone who needs it✅ Follow Grief and Light so you never miss a conversation✅ Leave a review! It helps this podcast reach more heartsDisclaimer: griefandlight.com/safetyanddisclaimers