"You can't just do your way out of grief. To truly heal, you have to sit with the hard emotions, let them be a companion, and figure out how to move forward."

In this episode of Grief'd Up, host Rebecca Feinglos welcomes Dr. Natasha Trujillo, a counseling and sports psychologist based in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Trujillo, known for her work with athletes and performers, shares her own journey through surgeries due to past athletic injuries, and how this personal experience shapes her professional practice. They dive into the nuanced intersections of grief and identity within the world of sports and performance, offering insights into the emotional challenges athletes face beyond the physical demands.

Rebecca and Dr. Trujillo explore the concept of grief in sports, discussing how athletes cope with mistakes, losses, and transitions. They challenge the "move on" mentality often associated with sports, emphasizing the importance of making space for grief and emotional processing. Dr. Trujillo shares her approach to supporting athletes and performers, highlighting the role of mindfulness, therapy, and identity exploration in navigating grief.

Join them as they discuss the broader impact of grief on athletic communities, the societal pressures athletes face, and the importance of understanding one's identity beyond their sport. This episode offers a compassionate perspective on how athletes and those around them can better support each other through the inevitable losses and transitions in life.

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