If you've experienced a loss recently, I'm sure you've also felt the effects of grief and trauma as well. Somewhere along the way, you might have lost yourself, too. Let's talk about that.

My special guest today is author Michele Neff Hernandez and she's simplifying how to rediscover yourself after grief and trauma. Truth is, with this pandemic, every single one of us on the planet collectively have lost something these last few years. Big or small, that trauma stay stuck in our bodies and it needs time and intentional space to process it as part of the healing process.

Here's how.

My special guest today is Michele Neff Hernandez and she's simplifying how to rediscover yourself after grief + trauma.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• When a life-altering loss or trauma has happened, so many people just wish things would "go back to normal." Why this is not a good idea.
• How to grieve who you used to be before this big change happened without getting stuck holding on to the past.
• What "integration" is and the role it plays when you've experienced loss and are on the path of rediscovering yourself.
• Why she recommends thinking of yourself as "a goldfish in a fishbowl" as a way to simplify and filter out what doesn't help on the road to recovery.

…and ultimately, what is needed in order to dream a new dream and (as she says) "own your phoenix."

Take it slow, take deep breaths along the way, and more importantly, talk to someone about this episode.

Just one person to help you remove some of the burden off your shoulders and slowly move forward on your path. We were never meant to tackle life alone. You've got me, heart wide open, running alongside you as well. Just breathe, my friend.

Q: Are you ready to rediscover yourself after grief + trauma? If yes, this one is for you.

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all LINKS mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/michele-neff-hernandez-rediscover-yourself-after-grief-trauma-part-one