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This episode explores how self-compassion transforms grief and mental health, highlighting the dangers of comparison and offering clinical insights, practical tools, and real-life stories for authentic healing.

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In this episode of Holding Space On the Mountain, we journey again into the world of ambiguous loss—a form of grief that arises when closure is impossible, relationships are changed, or loved ones are physically or emotionally absent. Through storytelling, psychoeducation, guided reflection, and practical coping strategies, we explore the emotional impact of ambiguous loss and how to hold space for ourselves and others in the midst of uncertainty. This episode offers validation, support, and tools for healing when loss is hardest to name.

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In this episode of Holding Space On the Mountain, we explore the inner critic—where it comes from, why it develops, and how it shapes the way we see ourselves. Blending psychology, attachment theory, and real-life tools, this conversation offers a compassionate path toward quieting self-judgment and building a healthier, more grounded inner voice.

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In this reflective episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, we explore the emotional impact of social media—how it shapes our mental health, influences our relationships, and quietly pulls us into cycles like doomscrolling. Together, we slow down and notice what’s really happening beneath the surface, while gently unpacking how to recognize when it’s time to step away. This episode offers compassionate insight and practical alternatives to help you reconnect—with yourself, your relationships, and the present moment.

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In therapy, something interesting often happens—the most important truth comes out in the final moments of the session. In this episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, we explore why the things people say right before walking out the door often carry the deepest emotion. Drawing from insights in Emotionally Focused Therapy, we talk about how vulnerability unfolds in layers, why primary emotions like grief, fear, and longing take time to surface, and why healing doesn't have to be rushed. If you’ve ever left a conversation wishing you had said something sooner, this episode will remind you that sometimes the heart simply needs time to find its words.

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Grief isn’t just missing someone — it’s losing the attachment that made the world feel safe. In this episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, we talk about what happens when an attachment is severed, why the nervous system reacts the way it does, and how we slowly learn to feel grounded again. This is a quiet, compassionate conversation for anyone walking through loss.

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That phrase sounds empowering—but is it always healthy? From an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) lens, this episode unpacks how “you’re only responsible for yourself” is often misunderstood, misused, and sometimes harmful in relationships. We explore where the idea came from, how it’s meant to be used, and what emotional responsibility actually looks like when we’re wired for connection. A grounded, compassionate conversation about boundaries, accountability, grief, and staying human with one another.

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Drawing parallels between moving and grief, Amber explores how we carry memories with us, honor those we’ve lost, and create spaces that hold both sadness and joy. Tune in for reflection, gentle guidance, and an invitation to hold space for your own memories and emotions.

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Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time of the year—but for those who are grieving, it can also be one of the hardest. In this episode, Amber shares vulnerably about her first Christmas without her Grandma and Grandpa Sirstad, who passed away just six days apart in March.

This episode explores the year of firsts, how grief shows up in small traditions and everyday moments (like the absence of flannel bed sheets), and how faith can meet us in both sorrow and comfort. With honesty, warmth, and compassion, Amber reminds listeners that grief does not mean Christmas is ruined—it means Christmas is different.

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An informative conversation about Seasonal Affective Disorder—why it happens, how it impacts mood and energy, and practical ways to find light in the darker months. This episode offers compassionate insight, evidence-based strategies, and hope for anyone navigating seasonal depression.

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