Grief Keeping You Down?

Grief Keeping You Down?

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Grief Keeping You Down? episodes

  • When inability to sleep keeps you down

    Are you're struggling to sleep, having broken sleep or waking up too early and unrested?

    Inability to sleep experienced by people who are grieving can be due to the loss of someone or something dear.

    While grieving you think about what has gone on in the past or worry about what the future holds. This can cause anxiety or deep sadness.

    While your brain is working very hard to get you a solution, you're not thinking clearly because  you're not engaging the thinking part of your brain while in that stressful moment.

    Ways to improve this include:

    1. Preparing the sleeping environment

      2. This can include clearing the room where you sleep and if you might struggle with this, ask for some helps from a family member or a friend

      Switching off devices- TV, phones, tablets

      1. Writing in a worry journal
      2. Monitoring your drinks- caffeine containing drinks such as coffee, tea, alcohol intake and water
      3. Seek your medical professional’s help- you might benefit from some intervention.

        4. Extra: other things people have found useful is the use of apps like Calm sleep stories.

        Hope you find this useful.

        Do take care and sign up for more actionable tactics HERE 

        12 min
      4. Don't forget to refill

        In this episode, I would like to share with you how we get depleted as time goes by while we think about caring for others.


        This is common among caregivers and especially during the holiday period.

        While we love and care for others, we need to remember that we should constanding regenerate or joy, calm, energy and enthusiasm. We need to take some time to care for ourselves.

        For those who are so busy and feel that they cannot take time to recharge, here are some quick tips you can incorporate into your busy schedule that can make you less depleted and overwhelmed.

        Do take note, take action and let others know.

        We also share regular information, resources and tips on how to enhance your wellbeing while grieving in our newsletter.

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        Thanks so much for being with us this week.

        Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!


        If you enjoyed this episode about refilling and recharging yourself and you know someone who would benefit from this, please share it with them.

        Don't forget to subscribe to the "Grief keeping you down?” podcast to get automatic episode updates.

        And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the podcast and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.


        Thanks for listening!

        Stay well

        Dunni

        DRUWA ACADEMY

        16 min
      5. The phone call

        Welcome to Episode 6 of the Grief Getting you Down podcast

        I would like to share with you the moment I received the news of my father's death.



        When we hear the news of loss, we react differently.

        There is no right or wrong way and the fact that you reacted in a certain way does not mean that your reaction would remain the same.

        The variety reactions that come with grief can make us feel alone, upset or even overwhelmed

        For that reason, we share regular information, resources and tips on how to enhance your wellbeing while grieving in our newsletter.

        You can  subscribe to our newsletter by clicking this link:

        http://bit.ly/podcsignup

        Thanks so much for being with us this week.

        Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!


        If you enjoyed this episode about the moment of hearing the news of loss, the varied ways we react to loss and you know someone who would benefit from this, please share it with them.

        Don't forget to subscribe to the "Grief keeping you down?” podcast to get automatic episode updates.

        And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the podcast and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.


        Thanks for listening!

        Stay well

        Dunni

        DRUWA ACADEMY

        Sponsorships: off for this episode

        19 min
      6. My journey of fear- My interview as a guest on the "WhyMe with Vera-Lee" podcast

        Welcome to Episode 5 of the Grief Getting you Down podcast

        I would like to share with you an interview I had with a colleague on her podcast, "WhyMe with Vera- Lee". Vera Lee Curnow is an Australian-based podcaster who started the WhyMe with Vera-Lee podcast where people share their stories with a focus on changing adversity to advantage.


        In this episode, we discussed the journey that I took following my loss and how I used my grief as an advantage.

        So if you want to get some tips about:

        • how to cope with grief,
        • know how to care for yourselves when grieving, and
        •  how to use grief as an advantage

          • this is a valuable episode to listen to!

          In this episode, you'll discover:

          •  The emotional and physical effects of grief
          • How to care for yourself during the period of grief with some practical tips.
          • The importance of gratitude and forgiveness

            • If you would like to get more information, resources and tips, subscribe to our newsletter by clicking this link:


            http://bit.ly/podcsignup


            Thanks so much for being with us this week.

            Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section below!


            If you enjoyed this episode about the journey that I took following my loss and how I used my grief as an advantage and you know someone who would benefit from this, please share it with your friends.

            Don't forget to subscribe to the "Grief keeping you down?” podcast to get automatic episode updates.

            And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the podcast and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get.


            Thanks for listening!

            Stay well

            Dunni

            56 min
          • Do they think life is worthless?
            So much loss of life and property happens all over the world. I was particularly disturbed by a disturbing video depicting the chaos in Nigeria. I recognise how the abuse of authority and power can cause pain, loss and grief. We can start the acts of worldwide love and kindness from taking a personal inventory. Please do that today and take action.
            10 min
          • Courage is not the absence of fear...

            Did you know that getting out of bed is an act of courage?

            We are occasionally plagued by feelings of fear and overwhelm and have a hard time doing things we would want to do or sometimes letting things slide when we should not.

            There is a moment when people feel that enough is enough and this trigger an act of courage.

            We all have courage within us

            We can harness that innate power to create our every moment just the way we want it.

            Tap into it and celebrate yourself every step of the way.


            9 min
          • When you recognise fear for what it truly is.
            Have you ever been unsettled by fear? Have you felt overwhelmed by the panic that fear brings? Sometimes when we lose someone or something dear, our world changes and that uncertainty causes fear. Fear robs us of the present because of an imagined future. Some have described it as False Evidence About Reality. While there could be a genuine reason to be afraid, sometimes it is not immediate and would benefit from a well thought out plan. When faced with fear, we should take a moment to stop then breathe slowly and deliberately. This calms the nerves, slows down the racing heart and makes clear thinking possible. Share this with someone today.
            11 min
          • My story of grief and mental health tips
            This is the first episode of the weekly podcast- Grief keeping you down? Grief is an expression of the loss we have experienced. In this episode, I share with you my stories and what I discovered was not true about grief. Since it is world mental health day. I also share tips we can practise daily to improve our mental health. Remember to subscribe so that you get notified when a new episode is released. If you have any questions, topics you would like to hear about or suggestions, please a message to [email protected].
            16 min

          About Grief Keeping You Down?

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          This podcast is aimed at helping us recognise and accept ourselves when grieving. It encourages self love, self care and acceptance of how we feel while using simple practices to ensure our well-being.