The calendar says it’s time to celebrate, but your heart and body might be telling a different story. We open up about how grief doesn’t just live in feelings—it settles into muscles, breath, and the nervous system, and it can get louder around holidays and big traditions. Rather than forcing yourself to “move on,” we explore a kinder approach: learning to carry love forward while caring for your body’s limits.

I share simple, repeatable practices that calm the nervous system when the season feels overwhelming: grounding breath before gatherings, short walks to release tension, and small rituals that create a sense of safety. From there, we lean into the power of words. You’ll hear practical ways to use journaling to give shape to heavy emotions and make sense of mixed feelings. 

We also walk through letter-writing as a healing ritual. Write to your God, to the person you miss, or to yourself, and say the things that need saying: the joy, the absence, the way traditions ache and still matter. Set the letter aside for days or months, then return to witness how you’ve changed.

If the season feels too bright for your eyes right now, you’re not alone. Press play for gentle guidance, grounded practices, and words that make room for both pain and celebration. If this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who is grieving, and leave a review to help others find support.

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