Polyvagal Theory & Grief: Grounding Tools to Calm Your Nervous System

Healing Stuck Grief: Ketamine, EMDR, and the Grief Impact Statement with Karen Sprinkel

Some people do years of therapy and still feel stuck in their grief. In this episode of the GRIEF Ladies Podcast- #42, trauma specialist, psychotherapist, and author Karen Sprinkel shares the innovative east-west approach she has developed over decades of working with grieving clients, combining EMDR, somatic experiencing, internal family systems, ketamine-assisted therapy, and a Buddhist philosophical framework to help people finally find lasting relief. Karen explains why ketamine combined with traditional trauma modalities produces more durable, sustaining change than either approach alone, how she assesses clients mentally, somatically, and spiritually before any intensive work begins, and what after-death communications look like in a psychedelic-assisted therapy context. She also introduces the grief impact statement — a powerful tool she developed from her early work in victim advocacy that gives grievers a structured way to be witnessed in their loss, whether or not there was ever a perpetrator to face in court. If you or someone you love has been stuck in grief and wonders if there's something more, this episode offers a genuinely different path forward. Guest Bio: Karen Sprinkel Ancelet is a psychotherapist, consultant, teacher and author. Her unique EastWest approach to healing trauma emerged over her years living in Asia. Her speciality is a combined trauma modality and certifications using EMDR, Brainspotting, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT). She finished her masters degree studying Buddhism and researching the impact of trauma in Tibet, Nepal and the US. Karen's book, The Thriving Self: A New Paradigm for Healing Trauma in the Mind, Body and Spirit is a unique roadmap to thriving beyond trauma. Her podcast is Trauma, Psychedelics and Buddhism. Connect with Karen: 🔗 Karen's Website: https://www.karensprinkel.comhttps://www.karensprinkel.com [https://www.karensprinkel.com] 🔗 Instagram: @thethrivingself 🔗 IADC Training: https://www.iadctraining.orghttps://www.iadctraining.org [https://www.iadctraining.org] GRIEF Ladies: Your Guide to What Comes Next If you're ready to move forward without moving on—this show is for you. 🎧 Follow and connect: https://www.griefladies.com/ [https://www.griefladies.com/] Kelly Daugherty: https://www.kellydaugherty.com/ [https://www.kellydaugherty.com/] https://www.instagram.com/kelly_daughertyKaryn Arnold: https://www.griefincommon.com/ [https://www.griefincommon.com/] Stay up to date with all the latest information about The GRIEF Ladies- Sign up for our newsletter at: www.griefladies.com [https://www.griefladies.ccom] Join the FREE, Private Facebook GRIEF Ladies Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16WuZNsNGu/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16WuZNsNGu/] The GRIEF Ladies podcast offers education and support for people living with grief after someone they love has died. Our content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or crisis services. If you are in crisis or concerned about your safety, call 988 in the U.S. or contact local emergency services. Guest perspectives shared on this platform are their own and may not reflect the views or positions of The Grief Ladies.

Signs From Loved Ones After Death: Mediumship, Meditation & Healing

After someone dies, many people wonder: Was that a sign? In this episode, we're joined by intuitive medium Deb DeCelle to talk about the experience of receiving signs from loved ones in spirit. We explore meditation as a tool for connection, the role of gratitude in noticing signs, and how maintaining a bond after death can support healing. The GRIEF Ladies discuss: What signs from loved ones may look like Why meditation can help quiet grief Doubt and skepticism around spiritual experiences Continuing connection after loss How gratitude can deepen awareness Grief doesn't erase connection — it transforms it. As always, we close with practical steps you can try this week. Guest Bio: Deb DeCelle is an intuitive medium, trauma-informed mentor, and best-selling author who helps individuals navigate grief, spiritual connection, and personal growth. Known for her compassionate approach, Deb blends professional experience with intuitive insight to support healing and meaningful transformation. Connect with Deb: https://www.debdecelle.com/ [https://www.debdecelle.com/] GRIEF Ladies: Your Guide to What Comes Next If you're ready to move forward without moving on—this show is for you. 🎧 Follow and connect: https://www.griefladies.com/ [https://www.griefladies.com/] Kelly Daugherty: https://www.kellydaugherty.com/ [https://www.kellydaugherty.com/] https://www.instagram.com/kelly_daughertyKaryn Arnold: https://www.griefincommon.com/ [https://www.griefincommon.com/] Stay up to date with all the latest information about The GRIEF Ladies- Sign up for our newsletter at: www.griefladies.com [https://www.griefladies.ccom] Join the FREE, Private Facebook GRIEF Ladies Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16WuZNsNGu/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16WuZNsNGu/] The GRIEF Ladies podcast offers education and support for people living with grief after someone they love has died. Our content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or crisis services. If you are in crisis or concerned about your safety, call 988 in the U.S. or contact local emergency services. Guest perspectives shared on this platform are their own and may not reflect the views or positions of The Grief Ladies.

Trusting Your Intuition Through Grief with Dr. Lenka Schultz

When we're deep in grief, we often stop trusting ourselves. In this episode, intuologist, author, and spiritual guide Dr. Lenka Schultz explores the powerful connection between grief, self-esteem, and intuition — and why learning to go inward may be one of the most important things a grieving person can do. Dr. Lenka shares how grief lowers our energetic frequency, what it means to protect that vulnerable space with love, and how to tell the difference between intuition and fear. She also opens up about her own experiences with grief — including pregnancy loss, and the unexpected grief of leaving her homeland when she immigrated to the United States. A soul-level conversation about evolving through loss, finding the bridge between worlds, and surrendering to the full human experience. Guest Bio: Dr. Lenka is an insightful and resonant voice for podcast audiences seeking depth over hype. She speaks on the power of intuition as a practical, everyday tool; the intersection of spirituality and connection with nature; and how subtle energy awareness can transform health, relationships, and purpose. Her style is warm, clear, and thought-provoking—ideal for shows that value authentic, soul-centered conversation. Connect with Dr. Lenka Schulze: www.lenka.org [http://www.lenka.org/] Newsletter & Free E-Book: https://www.lenka.org/newsletter-subscribe-form [https://www.lenka.org/newsletter-subscribe-form] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr.lenkaschulze/ [https://www.instagram.com/dr.lenkaschulze/] Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569052654485 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569052654485] LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/drlenkaschulze [http://www.linkedin.com/in/drlenkaschulze] TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lenkaschulze?lang=en [https://www.tiktok.com/@lenkaschulze?lang=en] Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@dr.lenka.schulze [https://www.youtube.com/@dr.lenka.schulze] Intuition: https://a.co/d/8EE0cf7 [https://a.co/d/8EE0cf7] Journey of you: https://a.co/d/5DLw2aG [https://a.co/d/5DLw2aG] GRIEF Ladies: Your Guide to What Comes Next If you're ready to move forward without moving on—this show is for you. 🎧 Follow and connect: https://www.griefladies.com/ [https://www.griefladies.com/] Kelly Daugherty: https://www.kellydaugherty.com/ [https://www.kellydaugherty.com/] https://www.instagram.com/kelly_daughertyKaryn Arnold: https://www.griefincommon.com/ [https://www.griefincommon.com/] Stay up to date with all the latest information about The GRIEF Ladies- Sign up for our newsletter at: www.griefladies.com [https://www.griefladies.ccom] Join the FREE, Private Facebook GRIEF Ladies Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16WuZNsNGu/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16WuZNsNGu/] The GRIEF Ladies podcast offers education and support for people living with grief after someone they love has died. Our content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or crisis services. If you are in crisis or concerned about your safety, call 988 in the U.S. or contact local emergency services. Guest perspectives shared on this platform are their own and may not reflect the views or positions of The Grief Ladies.

Grief, Relationships, and Dating After Loss: What Nobody Tells You with Joëlle Lydon

When someone is deep in grief, the people closest to them often want to help — but don't know how. And the grieving person? They're often too exhausted to explain. In this episode, relationship coach and author Joelle Lydon breaks down what's really happening in relationships when grief enters the picture, how both partners can navigate it without losing each other, and what dating after loss actually looks like. Joelle talks about the power of making clear and specific requests, why partners often inadvertently short-circuit the grief process by trying to fix things too quickly, and her concept of the sacred third — the relationship itself as something both people contribute to or take away from. She also dives into dating after loss — why transparency beats strategy, why dating is a sorting process not a search, and how companionship can look very different than you'd expect. Plus: a beautiful in-the-moment insight about honoring a friend through daily "marquee moments" at the dinner table. Guest Bio: Joëlle Lydon is a relationship coach, creativity facilitator, and the author of Unbreakable Us: Removing the Barriers to Love. For over 15 years, she has guided individuals and couples in understanding the deeper architecture of their relationships — helping them move beyond surface communication strategies into sustainable, embodied connection. Her work integrates relational systems thinking, nervous system awareness, and creative process to illuminate the patterns that quietly shape intimacy. Known for her clarity, depth, and grounded presence, Joëlle brings both intellectual rigor and heartfelt wisdom to conversations about love. Based in New York's Capital Region, she is passionate about reframing relationship education as a vital life skill — one that can be learned, practiced, and strengthened at any stage of life. Connect with Joelle: https://joellelydon.com [https://joellelydon.com] https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellelydon/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joellelydon/] https://www.instagram.com/joellelydon/ [https://www.instagram.com/joellelydon/] GRIEF Ladies: Your Guide to What Comes Next If you're ready to move forward without moving on—this show is for you. 🎧 Follow and connect: https://www.griefladies.com/ [https://www.griefladies.com/] Kelly Daugherty: https://www.kellydaugherty.com/ [https://www.kellydaugherty.com/] https://www.instagram.com/kelly_daugherty Karyn Arnold: https://www.griefincommon.com/ [https://www.griefincommon.com/] Stay up to date with all the latest information about The GRIEF Ladies- Sign up for our newsletter at: www.griefladies.com [https://www.griefladies.ccom] Join the FREE, Private Facebook GRIEF Ladies Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16WuZNsNGu/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16WuZNsNGu/] The GRIEF Ladies podcast offers education and support for people living with grief after someone they love has died. Our content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or crisis services. If you are in crisis or concerned about your safety, call 988 in the U.S. or contact local emergency services. Guest perspectives shared on this platform are their own and may not reflect the views or positions of The Grief Ladies.

The Art of Letting Go: Navigating a Loved One's Belongings Intentionally (with Charlene Lam)

What do you do with a loved one's belongings after they die? In this episode, certified grief coach and TEDx speaker Charlene Lam — founder of the Grief Gallery — shares her Curating Grief framework: Collect, Curate, and Create. Each C carries a powerful anchoring question that helps grievers move from overwhelm to intention. Charlene and the GRIEF Ladies explore how to navigate the emotional weight of physical belongings, what to do when you have too much (or nothing at all), how grief changes the meaning of everyday objects over time, and how to reclaim your narrative — especially when relationships were complicated. Plus: the unforgettable story of commissioning, using, and ultimately smashing her mother's urn. Whether you're standing in a room full of someone's things or grieving without a single object to hold onto, this conversation meets you where you are. Guest Bio: Charlene Lam is a certified grief coach, TEDx speaker and the founder of The Grief Gallery. After her mother died suddenly in 2013, Charlene leaned into her creativity and instincts as a curator to guide herself through grief. Her Curating Grief® framework is a creative, accessible way grievers can navigate dealing with the physical stuff and the emotional stuff. Her first book, Curating Grief: A Creative Guide to Choosing What to Keep After a Loved One Dies, is out now. Charlene's Website: https://curatinggrief.comhttps://curatinggrief.com [https://curatinggrief.com] Curating Grief Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGLV7X7V [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGLV7X7V] GRIEF Ladies: Your Guide to What Comes Next If you're ready to move forward without moving on—this show is for you. 🎧 Follow and connect: https://www.griefladies.com/ [https://www.griefladies.com/] Kelly Daugherty: https://www.kellydaugherty.com/ [https://www.kellydaugherty.com/] https://www.instagram.com/kelly_daughertyKaryn Arnold: https://www.griefincommon.com/ [https://www.griefincommon.com/] Stay up to date with all the latest information about The GRIEF Ladies- Sign up for our newsletter at: www.griefladies.com [https://www.griefladies.ccom] Join the FREE, Private Facebook GRIEF Ladies Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16WuZNsNGu/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16WuZNsNGu/] The GRIEF Ladies podcast offers education and support for people living with grief after someone they love has died. Our content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or crisis services. If you are in crisis or concerned about your safety, call 988 in the U.S. or contact local emergency services. Guest perspectives shared on this platform are their own and may not reflect the views or positions of The Grief Ladies.