Letting go can be incredibly challenging after loss. It may feel like a betrayal to release things tied to your partner's memory. However, holding on to what no longer aligns with the life you want to live can come at a high emotional cost.

Learn why endings are essential for growth and how to take small steps toward letting go of what feels heavy.

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Emotional eating is incredibly common, especially for those dealing with grief. It's not just about food either - maybe for you it's over drinking, over scrolling, over working, or over shopping.

We're going to talk about why we eat our grief, how to understand what's driving this behavior, and a simple shift that can change how you respond to these cravings.

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I want to reflect on what I have learned in the last 100 episodes, building on the lessons I shared back in episode 200.

Let's dive into eight powerful lessons that these past 100 episodes have taught me about grief. From understanding that grief isn't something to "get over" to recognizing the resilience within each of us, these insights have the potential to shift your perspective and support you on your journey.

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I share a simple yet powerful mindset shift that can help you navigate your emotions with more ease and less suffering.

I explore the difference between struggling and feeling sad. By the end of this episode, you'll have a new perspective on sadness and a tool for creating more space for your feelings.

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What if I told you there was a way to reimagine Valentine's Day and make it a meaningful, connecting experience - even in the midst of grief?

I explore four pillars of connection that can transform Valentine's Day from a painful reminder of loss to an opportunity for love and belonging. Whether you choose to focus on one, two or all of these pillars, you have the power to make this holiday whatever you need it to be.

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I explore the fascinating concept of post-traumatic growth and how it's available to all of us, including widows. Post-traumatic growth doesn't mean being grateful for your loss or minimizing your pain. It's about intentionally creating more meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in your life after a traumatic event.

I share powerful sentences that can help foster post-traumatic growth, the thoughts that can hold you back, and reflective questions to guide you on this journey.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/297

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Have you ever felt stuck in your grief, unsure of how to move forward after losing your husband? I talk with Danielle Fitzpatrick about her journey through grief after losing her husband to pancreatic cancer when she was only 36 years old.

Danielle shares openly about the challenges she faced as a young widow and mother, from the numbness and insecurity she felt in the early days of grief to the difficulty of making decisions without her husband.

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/296

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If you're doing everything right but still not feeling the happiness you expect, you're not alone. Many widows face this challenge, even after putting in the effort to rebuild their lives.

I explore why this happens and offer a powerful tool to help you shift your mindset. By becoming aware of the stories you're telling yourself, you can regain control and start loving life again.

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What if, instead of being in the way of fully living life, grief is actually the way to fully living? I invite you to consider a powerful reframe: grief as a feature, not a bug.

By listening to our grief, we open ourselves up to the possibility of post-traumatic growth - making changes that lead us toward a more aligned life, not in spite of what happened, but because of what we do after it happens.

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Do you feel inundated by all the "New Year, New You" messaging right now?

What if, instead of trying to fix ourselves, your only job this year was to start selling yourself on your own inherent worthiness?

Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/293

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