S6 E12 United in Grief with Johanna Stamps

ShownotesIn this episode, host Jennifer Thomas and Johanna Stamps have a conversation about the ways in which grief can unite us. Johanna shares about a recent loss and how she has been moving forward with a different perspective as a grief coach who is also grieving by sharing the three L's she mentioned in a recent newsletter:First L: Let the tears flowSecond L: ListenThird L: Look for opportunities to commemorateOur GuestJohanna is a writer, author, retreat facilitator and coach.  She is a featured contributor on  Her View From Home and Catholic Mom.  Johanna coaches her clients using traditional ICF coaching and the Grief Recovery Method. She is a certified Advanced GRM Specialist and is a Certified Professional Life Coach.  You can sign up to receive her weekly Reflections & Inspirations where she speaks transparently about her own losses and the themes she’s encountering every week.  Currently her multigenerational household is hatching beach plans to their favorite secret beaches in Virginia.Connect with Our Guest Website: Positive Doing CoachEmail Johanna: [email protected] Memorial Stone (mentioned by Jennifer)Prayer for the repose of the souls of Johanna’s aunt Jan and Jennifer’s aunt Lori.Journaling QuestionsIn the beginning of the interview, Jennifer and Johanna talk about the importance of leaning into our grief. Have you found that to be difficult and uncomfortable? What do you think could help you be able to allow yourself to feel the emotions associated with your own grief?Johanna stressed the importance of taking the time to process your grief and creating a space where you feel comfortable to process everything. What is a space you could create to allow this to happen?Do you struggle with stillness and silence? Take some time to think about what it is that makes it a struggle for you and write about it, whatever comes to mind. Or, share your thoughts with a trusted friend.How can you implement the three “L’s”(Let the tears flow; Listen; and Look for opportunities to commemorate) into your grieving process. Do you find yourself having trouble with these? If so, take some time to discern if this could be helpful for you.What are some tools you’ve used to help you in your grief or sorrow?If you have found yourself avoiding your own grief, take some time to explore why.What is your mourning glory?We hope you enjoy this episode of the Mourning Glory Podcast and share it with others who are on a journey through grief. You can find links to all of our episodes, including a link to our brand new private online community on our website at www.mourningglorypodcast.com. ~ God Bless!