Trish talks about her recovery from a successful hip surgery.  She talks about lessons in patience, persistence, and vulnerability.  She connect the dots between healing physically and healing in her grief journey.  Lori recalls a moment that required stillness.  She chose to completely change up plans for the day when her grief overcame her.  Recognizing Halloween memories tied into a party she was planning to attend, created an opportunity to practice all that she's learned.  The entire experience allowed her to see all the growth she and her family have made in processing their grief.Journal Prompt for this week focuses on self-awareness: Where am I now? What do I need? What happens when I push the limit? Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a five star review :)To connect with us email: [email protected] visit our website: https://www.embracinggrief.life/FOLLOW USIG: @embracinggrief.lifeFB: Embracing Grief.Life

Today, Trish and Lori take some deep breaths sharing all the life work that's coming up: solo-parenting teenagers, creating positive habits, building awareness, facing emotions, and reaching toward goals.  All of this with the added layer grief.The women work through these real life scenarios using inquiry, reflection, reframing, asking for help, check-ins, and lots of deep breath resets.It's complicated.  It's real.  It's what happens when two women get vulnerable while embracing grief.life Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a five star review :)To connect with us email: [email protected] visit our website: https://www.embracinggrief.life/FOLLOW USIG: @embracinggrief.lifeFB: Embracing Grief.Life

We are so excited to share our first podcast interview, and it's with an amazing human.  Reid  Peterson achieved Master's degree in Transpersonal Psychology. And is certified in Death and Grief studies by the Center for Loss and Life Transition.After losing his biological father to suicide in 2006 and his stepfather to cancer in 2016, Reid felt a calling to help the grieving find peace and purpose after loss. The Grief Refuge App was born.   It can be best described as a compassionate companion for your grief journey. We were really impressed with the tools that we found on the Grief Refuge app and have enjoyed the content that Reid puts out on IG.  Learn more or Connect with Reid Website: https://www.griefrefuge.com/ Podcast: Grief Refuge Instagram: @GriefRefugeAppGrief Refuge App: https://www.griefrefuge.com/appEnjoying our podcast? Please leave a five star review :)To connect with us email: [email protected] visit our website: https://www.embracinggrief.life/FOLLOW USIG: @embracinggrief.lifeFB: Embracing Grief.Life

Hips Don't Lie TakeawaysAllowing the presence of enjoyment without letting fear take overTrish's and Hip Pain- Can’t go on like normal; breaking up big tasks intoResource: Louise Hay Heal Your Body Prioritizing social and relationship connections over fear and shameJournal Prompt: What CAN I do? How CAN I? These small things are wins!  Grieving takes practice.  When we repress our grief, emotions, stresses, and traumas, our body takes on all that we 'push away'.  Trish and Lori speak to moving through the emotions of grief and the importance of release.  Given Trish's significant trauma and grief, it's interesting to read about the scientific research about how emotional trauma is connected to the hips.To learn more about the scientific relevance and research in the connection between stored stress, anxiety, and trauma and the body, read  Why We Hold Trauma in Our Hips—And 4 Ways To Release It . For a more robust, somatic yoga sequence, try Hips: Releasing Stored Trauma | Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor, Hannah UiriEnjoying our podcast? Please leave a five star review :)To connect with us email: [email protected] visit our website: https://www.embracinggrief.life/FOLLOW USIG: @embracinggrief.lifeFB: Embracing Grief.Life

Grief comes in many forms and for many reasons. This week Trish discusses what' surfacing in regards to her upcoming hip surgery.  She talks about how she's approaching her ever growing to-do list as her mobility has decreased, and she shares a story about purchasing a cane for walking assistance.Both women discuss the connection between the body, trauma, stress, and emotions- especially in relation to the hips.Lori and Trish share the effects of their growing work in gratitude and their growth in showing up for connections without self-judgement.  As always, there's solo-parenting  escapades, lots of love, and lots of laughs.  Looking to connect with the Embracing Grief podcast?  Send an email to [email protected] you enjoy this episode? Be sure to give us a 5 star rating!  Write a review stating what you enjoy most about this podcast! Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a five star review :)To connect with us email: [email protected] visit our website: https://www.embracinggrief.life/FOLLOW USIG: @embracinggrief.lifeFB: Embracing Grief.Life

You saw that right, an episode under 10 minutes :) Trish and Lori have lots of exciting things for listeners this season to include, "The Grief Brief".  Lori will recap highlights from each episode, prompt a thought provoking challenge to journal about, and share useful resources.Attention spans and grief don't always get along, so here's your Ep. 01 recap:Reflections on Season 1Summer AdventuresCreating ConnectionsBack to School CommunicationIntentional Mental Health DaysJournal Prompt Inspired by Mel Robbins 90 day win; 90 day claimLove the Grief Brief?Be sure to give a 5 star rating and review!  Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a five star review :)To connect with us email: [email protected] visit our website: https://www.embracinggrief.life/FOLLOW USIG: @embracinggrief.lifeFB: Embracing Grief.Life

The beginning of Season 2 lends itself to reflection, recognition of 'wins', back to school resets, and a look ahead.Join Trish and Lori as they look back at the last year of life, growth, and grief.  Relationships and connection will a big part of Season 2.  Trish vulnerably discusses the desire to welcome a new companion into her life.  Lori will be intentionally creating local friendships to build the support system she's seeking.  Both women describe the impact of strong connections- with their children, with their families, with their friendships, etc.Back to School is the perfect time to set your kids up for success.  The two women discuss strategies they are using to ensure everyone is one the same page- and same team.  It's a quick journal turn around when the women share their response to this week's journal prompt: 24 hr win, 90 day win, and 90 day claim inspired by Mel Robbins (big fans!).Here's to another season embracing grief in order to move life in the direction we desire through awareness and action.Looking to connect with the Embracing Grief podcast?  Send an email to [email protected] you enjoy this episode? Be sure to give us a 5 star rating!  Write a review stating what you enjoy most about this podcast! Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a five star review :)To connect with us email: [email protected] visit our website: https://www.embracinggrief.life/FOLLOW USIG: @embracinggrief.lifeFB: Embracing Grief.Life

Join Trish and Lori for the final episode of Season 1.  The women reflect on the intentional changes they have made in their lives in the face of grief and discuss their recent family vacations.  Lori sits in gratitude as she talks about the lessons, love, and perspective chats with her grandmother gave her while vacationing.Trish gives details about her cruise to Alaska and reflects on the gratitude she has for her relationship with her teenage son.  The women challenge listeners to start a gratitude practice- Write down three things you are grateful for every day.  Notice your shift in perspective.Looking to connect with the Embracing Grief podcast?  Send an email to [email protected] you enjoy this episode? Be sure to give us a 5 star rating!  Write a review stating what you enjoy most about this podcast! Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a five star review :)To connect with us email: [email protected] visit our website: https://www.embracinggrief.life/FOLLOW USIG: @embracinggrief.lifeFB: Embracing Grief.Life

Summer of 2022 means travel and adventure for Trish and Lori's families.  But neither woman impeding fears about flying dampening their excitement for new adventures.After her successful family trip, Lori relays the steps she took to get over her fear of flying with her children.  With this new perspective and these new tools to ease her fear, Lori is super excited to plan more travel.Hearing these tips on how to manage fears in flying, Trish appreciates how she can use these tips for her upcoming trip.   She is hoping to help herself and her son built lifelong happy memories on with a brand new experience and leaves the conversation with new awareness and a plan of action. Did you enjoy this episode? Be sure to give us a 5 star rating!  Write a review stating what you enjoy most about this podcast! Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a five star review :)To connect with us email: [email protected] visit our website: https://www.embracinggrief.life/FOLLOW USIG: @embracinggrief.lifeFB: Embracing Grief.Life

Oftentimes in the face of grief, our world becomes rather small.  Grief can feel isolating and lonely.  With self-awareness and some deliberate choices, intentional connections can bring the breath of fresh air and bit of energy we need to keep on.Trish and Lori talk about creating connections with themselves, with friends, and with their children.  Listen in as they share how they are intentionally creating these connections to ease the loneliness of grief.  They also share the surprising results of connecting with others and themselves.This week's journal prompt is all about creating awareness and action surrounding connection.  What kinds connections are you seeking?  With whom? How will you create these connections?  Did you enjoy this episode? Be sure to give us a 5 star rating!  Write a review stating what you enjoy most about this podcast! Enjoying our podcast? Please leave a five star review :)To connect with us email: [email protected] visit our website: https://www.embracinggrief.life/FOLLOW USIG: @embracinggrief.lifeFB: Embracing Grief.Life