Sacred Arc

S3 E6 - Parental Loss

Losing a parent is more than losing a person. It can feel like losing part of your history, your foundation, your childhood, and the people connected to your beginning. In this episode of Sacred Arc, we explore the layered reality of parent loss including complicated relationships, grief mixed with guilt, unresolved pain, family role shifts, and the emotional experience of losing the people who knew you first. A Gentle Reminder Grief does not have to look simple to be real. Love and pain can coexist. And complicated relationships can still leave behind very real heartbreak. Support If this episode resonates with you, you are always welcome here. If you are struggling please reach out to a trusted mental health care professional. Disclaimer This podcast is based on personal experience and emotional support and is not a substitute for professional mental health care. Comments Comments are open for sharing and reflection. Anything harmful will be removed Connect To reach out to Kimberley to share your story, be a guest, or just to say hello please use the following LINK

S3 E5 - Losing A Spouse/Partner

Losing a partner or a spouse is more than losing a person. It's losing routines, shared history, imagines futures, and the quiet everyday moments that once shaped your life together. In this episode of Sacred Arc, we explore the layered grief of partner loss, identity shifts, complicated relationships and the painful reality of learning how to exist inside a life that no longer looks the way you expected it to. Content Note There is no correct timeline for grief. And there is nothing wrong with you if certain moments still hurt deeply. If you are struggling mentally, please reach out to a trusted friend or mental health professional. Comments Comments are open for reflection and connection. Anything deemed harmful will be removed. Connect with Kimberley To share your story, be a guest or just to say "hello", please use the following LINK. [https://beacons.ai/sacredarc]

S3 E4 - Mothers Day Grief Companion

Mother’s Day can be beautiful. But for many people… it can also be incredibly painful. In this special episode, recorded on Mother’s Day itself, I talk about the complicated reality of grief during a holiday centered around motherhood, family, love, and connection. This episode is for: * the people grieving their mothers * the mothers grieving children * those carrying complicated relationships * those struggling with infertility or longing * and anyone quietly surviving a day that feels heavy emotionally This episode was created to sit beside the people carrying grief today and remind them they are not alone. A Gentle Reminder There is no right way to survive a grief-heavy holiday. Some people need connection. Some need solitude. Some need tradition. And some need to stay in bed and cry. All of it is valid. Support If this episode resonates with you, you are always welcome here. You can share your story, your grief, or your experience by reaching out through Sacred Arc Podcast on social media. Disclaimer This podcast is based on personal experience and emotional support and is not a substitute for professional mental health care.

S3 E3 - Losing a Grandparent

For many people.... losing a grandparent is the first experience of grief. But, it's not always treated that way. Because it's expected. "Part of Life." Because people often assume it should be easier to process. In this episode, we talk about what this kind of loss actually feels like, beyond what people say about it. The connection grandparents often represent. The way their presence shapes our lives, and the quiet ways grief can show up later when it wasn't fully processed at the time. Content Note This episode includes themes of grief, loss and family dynamics. Some parts may feel familiar or bring things up in different ways. Take what resonates and move through it at your own pace. Sacred Arc is for listening purposes only and is not a replacement for mental health services. If you need help or are struggling, please contact a trusted mental health professional. Comments Comments are open for reflection and sharing, but anything considered harmful will be removed. Contact Kimberley If you want to reach out to Kimberley or be a guest on the show or simply to share your feelings and story, please use the following link. [https://beacons.ai/sacredarc]

S3 E2 - Pet Loss - It was never "Just A Pet"

Pet loss is one of the most common experiences of grief...and one of the most minimized. In this episode, we talk about what it really feels like to lose a pet. Not something small and replaceable but as a meaningful relationship. Because grief isn't measured by category. It's shaped by connection. And, for many people, pets are part of their daily lives in a way that is constant, grounding and deeply felt. This episode explores the emotional reality of that loss. Because sometimes, it's not just losing them, it's losing what they represented. Content Note This episode includes themes of loss and emotional processing. If this brings up anything for you, take your time and give yourself space. Support If you're navigating grief, you don't have to do it alone. Consider reaching out to someone you trust or a support resource that feels safe for you. Connect/Share If you've experienced this kind of loss, you're always welcome to reach out or share your story. This is one of those griefs people often carry quietly, but it doesn't have to stay that way. To reach out to Kimberley, please use this link. [https://beacons.ai/sacredarc] Comments Comments are open for sharing and reflection. Anything considered harmful, will be removed.