Susan welcomes Samantha Ruth to today's episode. Samantha is a Psychologist, Speaker, Best Selling Author, and the Proud Founder of Griefhab: a 24/7 support community open to anyone who has experienced a loss. She helps people around the world turn their pain into their power by guiding them to be their true selves not who they think they need to be, by embracing their differences, and by living life on their own terms.

Samantha's mission is to change the way the world views both grief and mental health, so people can speak about whatever issues they have and get the help they not only need but deserve without fear of judgment, labels, and repercussions.

In her free time, you can find Samantha with her pups on one of their outdoor adventures. Music fuels Samantha's soul, family means everything to her, and honoring her late husband, Jim, and making him proud gives her life daily purpose.

Key Takeaways:

• Samantha shares her grief story.
• Trauma forced Samantha to take care of herself.
• Meeting new people became a huge help for Samantha because there was no expectation there.
• Samantha became more intentional and stopped seeing people that were not resonating with her anymore.
• Listen to your own intuition, despite everyone's opinions.
• Your job is really to heal. Trust yourself.
• Find your tribe.
• Start doing whatever feels good to you, no reasons, no explanations, find your joy.
• Samantha shares how she managed her own grief while supporting other people who are grieving.
• It is ok to grieve and be uncomfortable.
• People who judge do not really understand the grieving that you are going through.
• Learn your strengths, weaknesses, and when to ask for help.
• Samantha shares a piece of advice: Get through this minute, this is your path, and remember one tool that you have with you always is breathing.

Resources

Tendrilsofgrief.com

Email Susan: [email protected]

Meet Samantha Ruth:

You can work with Samantha individually, in one of her exclusive groups, or you can have her speak at your event or organization. Contact Samantha to determine what's best for you at [email protected].

Visit Samantha's Website

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