The Grief Gurus

When Emotions Feel Like Too Much… Try This


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What do you do when a difficult emotion shows up—especially when it feels like too much?

In this episode, we talk about a simple but powerful practice called the RAIN technique, developed by Tara Brach. It’s a four-step approach—Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture—that can help you respond to emotions with more awareness, rather than getting pulled under by them.

But more than just explaining the steps, we talk about what this actually looks like in real life—especially in moments of grief, overwhelm, or emotional intensity.

Because difficult emotions don’t need to be fixed or pushed away…
but they also don’t have to take over.

This is a practical way to begin relating to them differently.

If you’ve ever found yourself caught in a wave of emotion and not sure what to do next—this conversation is for you.

Because grief is part of your story… but not the whole story.

Show Notes + Resources:

Grief Gurus Healing Community: www.thegriefgurus.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/

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Lisa McFarland: https://lisamcfarland.com/

Carol Banens: https://carolbanens.com/

Information on books written and published by Lisa and Carol can be found on their individual websites, social media profiles and Amazon.

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The Grief GurusBy Lisa Chase McFarland + Carol Banens