Beyond Chronic Burnout: The Talk Show for Women & Their Helping Professionals

184- Rebuilding Life After Child Loss: Grief, Movement, and Support with Samantha Pickering


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The holidays can bring joy, but for those navigating grief, they often amplify the pain of loss. 


In this heartfelt conversation, Life Coach and Grief Educator Samantha Pickering shares her journey after the devastating loss of her son, Thomas.


Samantha opens up about the challenges of grief during the holidays, societal expectations around grieving, and the tools she uses to support herself and others.


Discover how sensory connections, movement, and sound can create healing spaces for those grieving.

Samantha also introduces her Grief Support Boxes, thoughtfully crafted to bring connection and comfort to those in pain. 

Whether you’re navigating grief yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical tools, compassionate insights, and gentle reminders that you are not alone.


Key Topics:

  • Grief as a lifelong journey.
  • Navigating the holidays with grief.
  • Samantha’s personal story of child loss.
  • The healing power of movement, breath, and sound.
  • How Grief Support Boxes offer connection and understanding.

  • 🔗 Connect with Carole Jean Whittington: 

    Take the Spicy Pepper Burnout Quiz and explore Carole Jean's new book 'Unleashing Sustainable Energy' at Whittington Well-Being's website: https://whittingtonwellbeing.com/ 


    🔗 Connect with Samantha Pickering: 

    https://www.vilomahsolace.com/ 

    Tune in to find support and connection this holiday season.
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