Lizzie Pickering, grief educator and author of When Grief Equals Love joins host Lisa Keefauver sharing profound insights on how grief evolves over time and how maintaining bonds with loved ones keeps love alive long after loss. Her own story of the death of her son Harry along with interviews she did with grievers help challenge the myths of closure, emphasizing that grief and love coexist in a journey of ongoing relationship and growth. Some of the themes explored in this episode include:

• The long-term perspective on grief and why it’s not linear
• The importance of continuing bonds and evolving relationships with the deceased
• How cultural stories shape our expectations about the duration and process of grief
• Practical strategies for cultivating curiosity and balance in grief over years
• The power of “for now” as a gentle acknowledgment of where we are in our grief
• The role of community and support systems in sustaining long-term grief work

This episode embraces the reality that grief is lifelong, continuously shaping and reshaping our relationship with love, memories, and ourselves. Remember, grief is a journey not a destination—it's an ongoing act of love and connection.

Lizzie is a Grief Educator, Author and bereaved mum. She offers Grief Guidance to organisations and individuals, educating people about grief and helping them back to life and work following major losses, from bereavement, to diagnosis, divorce and workplace change. Her book When Grief Equals Love is available from bookshops, plus Kindle, Audible and other listening platforms.Connect with Lizzie Pickering at https://lizziepickering.com/ to learn more about her book, When Grief Equals Love, her work as a grief educator and grief supporter. You can also follow her on Instagram and LinkedIn at lizzie.pickering.

Lisa Keefauver is an author, keynote speaker, social worker, widow, assault & cancer survivor turned grief activist on a mission to help us center aliveness in a world full of loss by reimagining the narratives of grief, one conversation at a time.

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