In this episode, Rev. Dr. Lynel Beaty speaks with host Ellen Corcella about navigating grief. Dr. Beaty recounts her deeply personal story of her husband's unexpected death at 60 years old, illuminating the pain, dashed expectations, and upended relationships that follow the loss of a loved one. Dr. Beaty reminds us that such events may shatter our faith, but faith also allows us to reframe our grief and remind us to keep living.
Key Lessons from This Episode
- There will be hard times where we simply go through the motions of life.
- Over time, we can reframe our understanding of grief, allowing us to move forward with our grief.
- If you are grieving, it is okay to feel emotion, to acknowledge empty seats around holiday tables, and crying is perfectly normal. After all, we are human beings.
- If you are supporting someone who is grieving, let them feel what they need to feel. Do not try to make them happy or move them away from their feelings, they will be very grateful.
About the Guest
Rev. Dr. Lynel Brooks Beaty is a compassionate faith leader, chaplain, and innovator in spiritual care. A board-certified chaplain with years of experience, Dr. Beaty is the Founder of Alice's Hope, LLC, a comprehensive grief support program.
In her book, She Kept Living: A Meditative Journal, Dr. Beaty reminds us that there is no blueprint for navigating life after losing a loved one. In the book, the author invites those who are grieving to use writing as a tool to heal your mind, body, and soul, providing personal reflections, writing prompts, and scriptures that will help you reflect on your grief journey so you can keep living. The book is available on Amazon and other online retailers. Find Dr. Beaty on Linkedin and at Alice’s Hope.
About the Host
Ellen Corcella is an ordained minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the author of Walk with Me: A Journey through the Landscape of Trauma. Through the Faith & Resilience Podcast, Ellen explores the complexity of our lives while illuminating paths towards healing and hope—examining the sacred values that anchor us to who we are and who we can be despite the turbulence, trauma, and anxiety of our contemporary lives.
Resources
"Walk with Me: A Journey through the Landscape of Trauma" by Ellen Corcella
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/walk_with_me_ellen_corcella
- BookBaby: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/walk-with-me2
Connect with Ellen Corcella
- Website: www.ellencorcella.com
- Email: mailto:[email protected]?subject=Podcast
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ellencorcella
- Trauma Informed Resources: ellencorcella.com/help-ptsd-grief-trauma-suicide
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Episode Keywords
grief, loss, bereavement, faith, resilience, healing, chaplaincy, spiritual care, navigating loss, grief support, coping with loss, trauma, hope, courage
Produced by: Resonate Media
Producer: Loren Richmond, Jr.
Host: Ellen Corcella
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