Understanding Grief

This is the first video episode on Spotify of the Humanizing Mental Health Podcast. We have a library of audio episodes on Spotify and everywhere you get your podcasts.  In this episode Jeremy uses recent personal losses to explore the human experience of grief. Grief is a natural response to loss, encompassing the emotional suffering experienced when something or someone loved is taken away. It can manifest in various ways, from shock and anger to profound sadness and guilt. The intensity of grief correlates with the significance of the loss, affecting physical health and daily functioning. Coping with grief is a personal journey that involves acknowledging and processing emotions to find healthier ways to cope. In this episode Trent challenges some of the foundational understanding of stages of Grief by Kübler-Ross: Denial: Initially, individuals may deny the reality of the loss, expressing sentiments like “This can’t be happening.” Anger: As reality sets in, feelings of anger towards the situation or others may arise, questioning why it happened. Bargaining: Some may attempt to negotiate with a higher power or seek ways to reverse the loss. Depression: Overwhelming sadness and withdrawal from activities are common during this stage. Acceptance: Ultimately, individuals come to terms with the loss and find peace with what transpired. We use Jeremy’s personal experiences to discuss the experience of loss and the concepts of integrating loss.