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Have you ever noticed how grief reshapes your entire social landscape? Some friends rush in while others quietly slip away, and sometimes the most unexpected people become your anchors through the storm.

This deeply human exploration of friendship during grief introduces us to the powerful metaphor of "firefighters" and "builders." Firefighters are those who show up immediately during a crisis with urgency and dedication. They bring meals, stay up with you through sleepless nights, and hold space while you fall apart. Builders arrive later, bringing tools, patience and steady presence to help reconstruct your world when the initial flames have died down.

What's particularly illuminating is recognising that few people serve effectively in both roles. This understanding helps release unrealistic expectations of our support network while appreciating the unique contributions different friends make to our healing. We explore the unexpected connections formed through shared grief—relationships that transcend small talk and connect soul to soul. These profound bonds often form quickly with people we might never have met otherwise.

We also delve into the painful secondary losses when friends disappear after trauma, the complex grief of mourning relationships with people still living, and the concept of "shelving" friendships—temporarily pausing rather than permanently ending them. 

The most valuable companions are those who sit beside us without trying to fix us, who witness our pain rather than trying to solve it. If you're navigating changing relationships through grief or supporting someone who is, this episode offers both validation and a framework for understanding these complex social dynamics. Remember, even in your darkest moments, you're neve

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Today, I have the honor of introducing someone very special—Steve, a 65-year-old man living in the UK. He has been married to Lindsay for 40 years and has three grown-up children and five grandchildren. His life changed significantly when Lindsay died suddenly nearly two years ago. 

Steve was a client of mine for several years following the heartbreaking, sudden and unexpected loss of his Lindsay. Steve’s journey through grief is exemplary because he diligently put himself out to understand grief, to learn to live with it and integrate the loss of his companion of a lifetime into a meaningful life. I invited him to share his story because it offers much insight.

When we began working together, Steve was recently widowed. From the beginning, he wanted to grow not because of his loss but despite it and embrace life yet again. Over the time we worked together, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing his incredible transformation—how he embraced his own grief and walked alongside the grief of his three adult children. We worked through the difficult emotions, and he ultimately rebuilt his life in a way that honors his late wife’s memory while also opening himself up to new love.

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Tomorrow is Mother’s Day.

And as much as the world tells us it’s a day for breakfast in bed, flowers, greeting cards, and family gatherings, I want to take this space to speak to those of you who might feel heavy-hearted, conflicted, or even empty as this day approaches.

While Mother’s Day can bring moments of joy and gratitude, for many, it also amplifies pain, longing, and what is missing.

Whether you are a mother whose child has died…
 A daughter whose mother is no longer living…
 A woman who longed to be a mother and never got the chance…
 Or someone navigating estrangement, complicated relationships, or generational trauma with your mother or your children…
 This episode is for you.

Here are some compassionate Mother's Day gifts:

• May We All Heal Cards
• Affirmation and Reflection Cards

Be gentle with yourself.
Hold space for your heart.
And remember, love never dies.

With Love, 

Nathalile

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Welcome back to How to Deal with Grief and Trauma. Today, we’re reconnecting with Betsy Winter, our guest from Episode 99. She shared her powerful story of resilience through grief after the loss of her daughter Eliza. This time, Betsy returns to explore a deeply personal and transformative topic: developmental trauma. If you’re new to DT, you might like to check out Episode 66, where I explain the basics, how DT manifests, etc.

Today, Betsy and I will explore how early adverse experiences shaped her life, their impact on emotional well-being, and her healing journey. Betsy offers unique insights into uncovering hidden trauma, navigating relationships, and embracing recovery. Her candid reflections and hard-won wisdom remind us that healing is possible, no matter how early the wounds were formed. Stay tuned for a heartfelt conversation about vulnerability, growth, and the path toward lasting emotional freedom.

Betsy Winter is an experienced mind-body coach and somatic practitioner known for her effective methods in helping individuals transform profound loss and unresolved trauma into deep healing and embodied change. Read her full bio here. 

• Website: betsywinter.com/
• IG: @betsywinter.mbc
• FB: www.facebook.com/betsywinter23

• IFS: Internal Family Systems
• NARM: Neuro Affective Relational Model
• If you’re looking for support, check for a therapist who is trained in dealing with trauma (or at least trauma-informed) and somatically trained in modalities such as Somatic Experience or somatic relational modalities dealing with Developmental Trauma (also called Complex Trauma).

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Welcome back to How to Deal with Grief and Trauma. Today, I have the honor of introducing someone very special—Jen, who was a client of mine for several years following the heartbreaking loss of her daughter. Jen’s journey through grief is nothing short of inspirational, and I’ve invited her to share her story because it offers so much hope and insight.

When we began working together, Jen was deeply immersed in the overwhelming pain of her loss. But over the time we worked together, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing her incredible transformation—how she embraced her grief, worked through the complex emotions, and ultimately rebuilt her life in a way that honors her daughter’s memory.

Jennifer is a mom of three, two living and one angel. She is a board-certified family medicine physician, dedicating her professional life to comprehensive care for all of her patients, and is passionate about continuous and lifelong learning. She spends her private life exploring the world around us, near and far, with her children and wonderful husband. Jennifer’s daughter, Neve, passed in 2022 at the age of 9 weeks. Jennifer carries the memory of her daughter’s sweet and kind soul with her in every facet of her life, and considers it to be the greatest honor to have known, held, and to continue to love her.

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Welcome to today’s episode of How to Deal with Grief and Trauma. I’m thrilled to be joined by Brittany Piper, a fellow practitioner in somatic healing. Britt and I share a deep commitment to body-based trauma recovery, both being trained in Somatic Experiencing® and Polyvagal Theory – no surprise given we both share a dedication to nervous system regulation and somatic healing. I’m sure that this will create a rich foundation for today’s discussion. Together, we’ll first hear Britt’s personal story and how she became who she is today. Then together we explore how the body holds and processes trauma, the role of polyvagal theory in grief and healing, and practical ways to reconnect with safety and resilience after loss and trauma.  

Brittany Piper is an internationally renowned speaker, author, Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, and expert in sexual violence prevention and trauma-informed care. Over the past 13 years, she has delivered more than 400 programs across three continents. Her work has been recognized by the U.S. Army, the Department of Justice, the Laura Bush Institute for Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Elite Daily, and others. As a rape survivor and leading advocate on sexual violence prevention, Brittany speaks to tens of thousands each year. She is also a forensic neurobiology expert, conducting trauma-informed trainings with the U.S. Army and Sex Crimes Detectives. Creator of @healwithbritt and founder of the internationally acclaimed Body-First Healing Program, Brittany continues to inspire and lead in the field of trauma recovery.

• Website: www.bodyfirsthealing.com
• IG: @healwithbritt
• TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@healwithbritt 

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Welcome again to the How to Deal With Grief and Trauma Podcast Season 11.

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I’m really excited about the episodes that are coming your way. Starting next week, new episodes will begin to drop on Mondays. Some will come to you weekly, others every second week — it’ll depend a little on my current workload, but rest assured, the content is coming, and I think you’ll find it both supportive and insightful.

This season, we’ll continue to explore how grief and trauma show up in our lives — how they intertwine, unfold, and evolve — and how we can begin to understand them in a way that fosters healing and growth.

You’ll hear solo episodes from me with reflections, tools, and guidance to help you navigate your own experience. And, as always, there will be guest interviews, where people share their personal stories of loss and healing — their unique ways of living with and through grief and trauma.

There are two upcoming episodes I’m especially honoured to share with you — interviews with some of my former clients. These conversations are truly special. I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside them in their healing process, and now, you’ll get to hear their reflections, in their own words, on their journey so far. It’s incredibly moving, and I believe it will offer a deep sense of hope and connection for so many of you.

So stay tuned — Season 11 officially kicks off next Monday.

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Blessings, 
Nathalie Himmelrich
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How to Deal with Grief and Trauma - 100th Episode / 50'000 Downloads

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1. Milestones: Celebrating 100 episodes and a total of 50'000 downloads

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This week, I have the pleasure of welcoming Betsy Winter to the podcast. Betsy and I were connected through Kiley Hanish, whom you might remember from our recent "Grieving Parents: A Decade Later" series. When Kiley introduced us, she mentioned that Betsy and I share a passion for supporting those navigating grief and trauma and a deep appreciation for somatic approaches to healing. "You two speak the same language," Kiley said, and she couldn’t have been more right.

Betsy’s work dives into the body’s innate wisdom and ability to guide us through some of life’s most challenging moments. Our conversation promises to explore themes of resilience, connection, and the transformative power of listening to the body. If you’re curious about how somatic practices can support healing after loss or trauma, you’ll want to lean in for this one. 

Betsy Winter is an experienced mind-body coach and somatic practitioner known for her effective methods in helping individuals transform profound loss and unresolved trauma into deep healing and embodied change. She believes in understanding individuals rather than pathologizing them, viewing each person as the expert of their own experiences. Her client-centred approach is aimed at those seeking self-discovery, deep healing, and sustainable change. Betsy is also a key contributor to the pregnancy and infant loss community, significantly involved in the creation and growth of RTZ HOPE's support groups, retreats, and provider resources. Her work is deeply influenced by the brief life of her daughter, Eliza, who was diagnosed with a severe heart defect and trisomy 18 at 31 weeks and stillborn at 41 weeks, and by her own journey of uncovering and healing from layers of unresolved complex trauma from early childhood neglect and abuse.

• Website: betsywinter.com/
• IG: @betsywinter.mbc
• FB: www.facebook.com/betsywinter23

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Today on the podcast I’m speaking with Keem Fares again, the mother of Karina, a spirited intelligent young gymnast, who died in a freak accident when she was 12 years old. 

In our conversation, we look back over a decade since Karina’s death, from the early grief to when we worked on the book Surviving My First Year of Child Loss in 2017 to now, 10 years after Karina’s death and the year that Karina would turn twenty. 

I highly recommend listening to the first episode (S3E25) with Keem, where she beautifully describes how grief has affected her life, her relationship, and her faith and how it has evolved from pure survival to how she experiences it now. 

Keem Fares is a non-profit professional who holds a leadership position in financial operations. Originally from Mexico herself, she met her husband in Cairo, Egypt, where they lived for 15 years before moving to San Diego, California in 2011.

Keem struggles to rediscover herself after the accidental death of her 12-year-old daughter, Karina, in 2015. She finds joy in her son Mark, and together with her husband, they rely on their faith in hope. They established Karina’s Joy Foundation to perpetuate Karina’s joyful spirit and giving nature through youth scholarships and acts of kindness.  

• Keem’s link: Instagram

Another episode with Keem: 

• S3 E25 How Grief Evolves From Survival

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