#179: Feeling Like Your Body Betrayed You with Grief Expert Ashley Lemieux

CONTENT WARNING: this is an episode about pregnancy loss, chronic pain, and the grief that comes with feeling like your body has betrayed you. Ashley Lemieux joins us to share her personal experience with pregnancy loss, a near death health emergency, and crawling her way through grief.

This episode is a giant permission slip to let yourself feel your pain, to acknowledge your grief for what it is: maybe the worst thing that’s ever happened to you. You will also receive encouragement and tools for finding your light in the dark.

You will learn...

- how men and women grieve differently and the toll it can take on a marriage

- why so many of us feel GUILT in the grieving process

- how to begin to heal after a tragic loss

- ways to feel safe in your body after chronic pain

Ashley Lemieux is a best-selling author, speaker, and content creator whose mission is to help you triumph through challenging times. She holds a Masters in Mental Wellness and Grief, has written 2 books including Born to Shine and I Am Here, and hosts a podcast called Healing Her. Everything Ashley shares will help you feel less alone and more empowered, especially during life’s inevitable lows.

Remember: your pain is as bad as it feels.

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