In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, host Kari Driskell dives into the transformative role of journaling during grief. If you've ever thought, "Journaling? I can barely keep it together," Kari gets it. She shares her personal experiences and professional insights on how putting pen to paper can help untangle the messy emotions of grief—anger, sadness, confusion, and more—and bring clarity to the chaos.

- - - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: https://KariDriskellLLC.as.me/discovery 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT KIT here: https://www.karidriskell.com/grief-support-kit ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: https://www.karidriskell.com/all-products - - -

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In this episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, host Kari Driskell dives deep into an often misunderstood and overlooked part of grief: anger.

- - - - - - PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: https://KariDriskellLLC.as.me/discovery 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT KIT here: https://www.karidriskell.com/grief-support-kit ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: https://www.karidriskell.com/all-products - - -

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In the fourth episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, host Kari Driskell dives into a topic that many grieving individuals don't realize affects them: the impact of grief on cognitive functioning. Grief is more than just an emotional journey—it can overwhelm your brain, making it harder to think clearly, focus, and even remember simple details. In this episode, Kari shares her own experience with memory loss, decision fatigue, and the overwhelming nature of grief, which affects every part of us, including our ability to function normally.

Kari explains the relationship review process, where grief floods the brain with memories, emotions, and trauma, and how this can make even the smallest tasks seem impossible. She also talks about the phenomenon of "emotional flooding," where your emotions can feel either intensely high or crushingly low.

If you're struggling to focus, remember things, or simply get through your day, you're not alone. Grief can take a toll on your cognitive health, but recovery is possible. Kari offers practical advice on how to manage the mental fog.

Join Kari for this compassionate episode as she offers understanding, support, and practical tips for anyone navigating the difficult cognitive challenges of grief. 

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PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: https://KariDriskellLLC.as.me/discovery 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT KIT here: https://www.karidriskell.com/grief-support-kit ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: https://www.karidriskell.com/all-products - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@KariDriskell-GriefWidowCoach - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grief.coach.karidriskell  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KariDriskellLLC TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@karidriskell Website: https://www.KariDriskell.com

Welcome to Episode 3 of The Grief Playbook Podcast with Kari Driskell. In this episode, Kari dives into the often-overlooked physical symptoms of grief. Grief isn't just an emotional experience; it's deeply tied to our physical well-being. From extreme fatigue to muscle tension, headaches, and even digestive issues—grief can take a significant toll on our bodies.

Kari shares her own personal experiences of how grief affected her physically, including how stress and emotional pain manifested in ways she couldn’t have anticipated. 

If you’re grieving, you’re not crazy—what you’re experiencing is natural. But you don’t have to endure it forever. Kari offers practical tips for managing the physical side of grief.

If you’re feeling the weight of grief in your body, listen in to learn how you can begin healing not only emotionally but physically as well. Grief can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to define your life forever. Tune in to find hope, understanding, and tangible strategies for moving through grief.

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PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: https://KariDriskellLLC.as.me/discovery 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT KIT here: https://www.karidriskell.com/grief-support-kit ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: https://www.karidriskell.com/all-products - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@KariDriskell-GriefWidowCoach - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grief.coach.karidriskell  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KariDriskellLLC TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@karidriskell Website: https://www.KariDriskell.com

In this deeply personal episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, host Kari Driskell shares her own heartbreaking experience with grief after the sudden death of her husband, Eric. As a high school teacher and football coach, Eric's unexpected passing left Kari—and their two young daughters—reeling. Kari takes us through the painful days leading up to his death, including the difficult moment she had to tell her daughters. 

Through her raw and emotional storytelling, Kari reflects on the profound impact grief had on her life, the guilt she felt over a thought she had just hours before Eric’s collapse, and the journey of finding hope and healing after such an overwhelming loss. This episode is a reminder that grief is messy, unpredictable, and all-consuming, but it is also a path to transformation.

Kari opens up about how she found the strength to move forward, not just for herself but for her family, and how life can still hold meaning even after the most devastating experiences. This is an episode of raw honesty, vulnerability, and hope for anyone who has ever faced loss.

Join Kari as she continues to navigate the complicated world of grief and shares how she found a way to live fully, even in the absence of the person she loved most.

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PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: https://KariDriskellLLC.as.me/discovery 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT KIT here: https://www.karidriskell.com/grief-support-kit ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: https://www.karidriskell.com/all-products - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@KariDriskell-GriefWidowCoach - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grief.coach.karidriskell  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KariDriskellLLC TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@karidriskell Website: https://www.KariDriskell.com

Join host Kari Driskell in the inaugural episode of The Grief Playbook Podcast, where she shares her journey of navigating grief after the loss of her husband, Eric, in 2017. As a widow and certified grief coach, Kari reflects on her experiences raising her daughters, the lessons learned from their collective loss, and the importance of sharing her story authentically.

Kari reveals the inspiration behind the podcast, born from her search for a "playbook" on grief—a guide to understanding the complexities of loss, healing, and moving forward. Through candid discussions, she aims to normalize the grief process, offer practical strategies, and ignite hope for those facing similar challenges.

In this episode, you’ll discover that while grief is deeply personal and painful, it doesn’t have to last forever. Kari invites you to embrace the journey of healing, reminding us all that there is always light, even in the darkest times.

Hit subscribe and connect with Kari on social media for more insights, support, and community. Let’s navigate this journey together.

Tune in and take the first step toward finding your own grief playbook!

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PSA: Kari Driskell is a certified Grief and Widow Coach, not a licensed therapist or counselor. As a remarried widow and mother of two, with experience as a middle school math teacher and a high-school football coach's wife, she brings a unique perspective to her podcast. Kari also is a recovering extrovert and a huge fan of Mexican food! This podcast reflects all of that. If you’re on board, we're thrilled to have you here! - - - ☎️ Sign up for your [FREE] Discovery Call with Kari here: https://KariDriskellLLC.as.me/discovery 💔 Get your [FREE] GRIEF SUPPORT KIT here: https://www.karidriskell.com/grief-support-kit ❤️ Learn [THE BEST] ways to work with Kari: https://www.karidriskell.com/all-products - - - Subscribe to The Grief Playbook YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@KariDriskell-GriefWidowCoach - - - Follow Me Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grief.coach.karidriskell  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KariDriskellLLC TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@karidriskell Website: https://www.KariDriskell.com