Her Unapologetic Voice

Navigating Grief and Finding Joy with Tara Porter


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Success isn't about moving on, it’s about moving through. In this deeply moving episode of Her Unapologetic Voice, host Angeline Constantinou sits down with Tara Porter, a certified grief coach and the founder of the global movement #OnFridaysWeDance.After the devastating loss of both her daughter, Harper, and her mother within a single year, Tara discovered that healing doesn't mean leaving grief behind; it means allowing it to coexist with joy. This conversation explores the raw reality of loss, the weight of suppressed emotions, and the transformative power of "kitchen dance parties." If you’ve ever felt like your heart was shattered beyond repair, Tara’s journey is a beautiful reminder that there is light to be found in the "in-between" seasons of life.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The Myth of "Moving On": Why healing isn't a linear process and why it’s okay to carry both grief and joy at the same time.The Cost of Compartmentalization: Tara shares the physical and emotional toll of "shoving grief down" and how numbing, whether through alcohol or busyness, delays the healing process.EMDR and Body Wisdom: Understanding how our bodies store trauma (the "lump in the throat") and how tools like EMDR and mindfulness can help release old childhood beliefs and stored pain.Breaking the Silence: A look into the collaborative book Breaking the Silence, where Tara and Angeline share their stories to normalize the conversation around trauma and resilience.Practical Tools for the "Grief Toolbox": From journaling and candle rituals to the grounding power of nature and movement, learn how to create daily practices that support your spirit.The Kintsugi Heart: A powerful metaphor for healing, how the "glue" that mends our broken pieces can be made of gold, making us more beautiful for having survived.🤝 Connect with Angeline Constantinou:Website: https://letsbreakthesilence.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelineconstantinou/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelineconstantinou/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letsbreakthesilencePodcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNy357qJayU6rF38JjglfQ🤝 Connect with Tara Porter:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraporterofficial/#griefjourney #healingjourney #breakingthesilence

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Her Unapologetic VoiceBy Angeline Constantinou