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Navigating Grief with Wisdom and Compassion

In this episode of 'Healed Now What?', Lisa Dawn, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Educator, Relationship Mentor, and Trauma Survivor, delves into the topic of grief, drawing from personal experience, somatic practices, and attachment psychology. 

She discusses how grief is a deeply personal journey that varies in its expressions and timing, emphasizing the natural and healthy nature of grief as an expression of love. 

Through the story of her own encounters with grief, including a poignant narrative of pregnancy loss, Lisa illustrates the importance of community, self-awareness, and the physical embodiment of grief as pathways to navigate and transform the experience of loss. She offers practical advice on creating islands of safety through connection and body awareness and highlights the role of the nervous system in managing grief. 

The episode includes insights from the book 'It's Okay That You're Not Okay' by Megan Devine, underscoring that grief is not a problem needing fixing but an experience demanding acknowledgment. Lisa's message is one of hope, resilience, and the transformative power of grief when approached with compassion and self-compassion

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00:00 Welcome to Healed Now What: Transforming Trauma into Strength

01:36 Exploring Grief: Personal Stories and Universal Truths

03:32 The Power of Community and Connection in Healing

09:43 Navigating the Waves of Grief with Somatic Practices

12:54 Embracing Grief as a Path to Healing and Transformation

23:56 Closing Thoughts: Compassion, Community, and Continuing the Journey