Why feeling your pain in grief is the key to healing

In this episode, we explore the journey through our grief - not around or avoiding it. Emphasising the importance of embracing difficult emotions and being present with them. I share my personal experiences in my lifelong journey with grief. We sit and breathe together, plus I share insights on how you can navigate grief with grace and compassion, highlighting the importance of care, connection and rituals. You’ll leave with practical tools and practices to help you to honour your grief and find meaning in your experiences, ultimately encouraging a deeper connection to oneself and the healing process.Key takeawaysIt's important to sit with difficult emotions.Presence can be a simple lever for resilience.Numbing pain lowers our baseline for joy.Grief allows us to feel the full force of love.Connecting with our bodies can provide insights.Seeking support is essential in the grief journey.Nature can be a powerful space for healing.Journaling helps in processing grief.Rituals can bring meaning to our grief.Every small step in grief matters.Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Nor is it a substitute for professional support. SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEW SUBSTACK: https://deathonthedaily.substack.com/p/being-present-with-death-taught-meMY GRIEF STORY AS A BEREAVED MOTHER: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/death-on-the-daily/id1761150738?i=1000705570083Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4PGZOL0yiRPosE9n6Ue8It?si=987f892289c2484dFollow Death on the Daily:Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast. Plus I always love to hear from you, so please do drop a comment or message to me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/death_onthedaily YouTube: http://youtube.com/@deathonthedaily The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which is used with artist's permission. You can connect with Katie and her music and work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This podcast is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: [email protected]:00: Embracing Pain for Growth01:57: The Journey of Grief and Presence04:42: Practices for Navigating Grief07:51: Finding Presence in Difficult Emotions10:41: Connecting with Nature and Self-Care14:01: Journaling and Rituals for Healing19:45: The Wisdom in Pain and Sadness