August 05, 2025

“Don’t ‘Should’ All Over Yourself”: Dr. Devin DeGreif on Grief, Joy, and Letting Go of Expectations

44 minutes

If you’ve ever felt stuck in pain, pressured by who you “should” be, or unsure how to move forward after loss—Dr. Devin’s raw, unfiltered story will show you how real healing begins where you least expect it.

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Devin DeGreif—a doctor of physical therapy, intuitive healer, and transformational coach—who helps people move through emotional pain and life transitions. After losing her mother to a violent crime at 23, she began a profound healing journey from chronic pain and depression to inner peace. Today, she specializes in somatic and spiritual healing, guiding clients back to embodiment and self-trust. Dr. Devin is also the author of Good Grief: The Journey from Grief to Joy, a powerful memoir and guide that shows how grief can lead to lasting transformation.

Throughout this episode, Dr. Devin opens up about how trauma shaped her path as a healer and change consultant. Her unique approach blends physical therapy, somatic awareness, spirituality, and intuition—tools she developed while navigating her own grief. She explains that grief and joy aren’t opposites but part of the same emotional spectrum, and that true healing happens by going through the heart. Her reflections on trauma, embodiment, and community highlight the importance of personalized healing and offer powerful guidance for anyone ready to create meaningful change.

Tune in to episode 221 of Joy Found Here as Dr. Devin DeGreif shares how losing her mother to murder sparked a soul-deep transformation—from chronic pain and depression to becoming a guide for healing. Discover how she found joy not after grief, but through it, and why embracing the mess is the first step toward true change.

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