If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “Why do I still feel so stuck?” or “Will I ever feel like myself again?”—this conversation is for you.

In this episode, I speak with Karen Sutton, grief coach and widow, about the thing we so often resist but desperately need when we're grieving: community.

Karen’s story begins with the sudden loss of her husband—a day that shattered everything. What struck me most wasn’t just her honesty about how lonely and lost she felt in those early days, but how she actively chose not to let grief define her. And it wasn’t about moving on or pretending she was fine. It was about connection. Real, messy, vulnerable connection—with people who understood.

We talked about:

The moment you realize the old “you” doesn’t fit anymore—and what to do with that

How being around others who get it can change how grief lives in your body

Why some support groups leave you heavier—and how to find ones that truly lift you

The hidden belief systems we carry around grief, guilt, and what it means to start living again

I left this conversation feeling deeply moved and strangely lighter—like I had just exhaled a truth I didn’t know I’d been holding.

Whether you're newly bereaved or years in and still aching, this episode offers more than comfort. It offers perspective, possibility, and a gentle nudge toward connection. Sometimes, that’s all we need to take the next step.

🧡 If you’ve been carrying your grief alone, I hope this episode helps you feel a little less alone.

🔗 Explore Further:

Karen’s grief community & retreats: https://www.karensutton.co.uk

Resources:

Mentioned books: The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O’Connor and The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk