Mindset. Heartset. Reset “Living with Loss: Embracing Grief & Finding Hope” with Barri Leiner Grant [Video]

Grief is a universal experience that touches everyone at some point in their lives, yet it’s often misunderstood and stigmatized. Living with Loss: Embracing Grief and Finding Hope addresses the complex landscape of grief, its natural processes, and transformative power. With the help of certified grief specialist and renowned grief coach Barri Leiner Grant, this episode explores the deeply personal experience of grief that varies widely across different cultures and individual circumstances. Despite these variations, Barri emphasizes that grief is simply a normal response to a major loss. Healthy grieving depends on the strategies we use for managing loss over time. This ‘long arc of loss’ underscores the importance of giving ourselves the time and space we require to grieve.

Building on these insights, we delve deeper into the tangible effects of grief and the necessary steps for healthy adaptation. You’ll learn about the profound effects of loss on the brain, body, and psyche, highlighting the need for a compassionate approach to the biopsychosocial restructuring that major loss demands. You’ll discover that grieving is a process that requires navigating transitions with awareness, patience, and adaptability, all of which lead to increased resilience and personal growth.

To navigate life’s constant changes, it is crucial to become grief-literate. This episode provides the tools to understand and adapt to the inevitable changes that accompany loss, enhancing the capacity to thrive through the dynamic nature of life. Being well-informed about grief supports personal coping mechanisms and contributes to overall mental health and well-being. Join us on this journey to transform your understanding of grief—not just as an end, but as a meaningful part of life’s continuous evolution.