Breaking the Thought Loops of Grief

My Raucous Widows: How Laughter Helps You Grieve

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2376437/open_sms] In this episode, I explore how laughter can be a surprising but powerful part of the grieving process. From personal stories to science-backed benefits, I show how humor offers moments of relief, connection, and even healing. Whether spontaneous or intentional, laughter has a place...even in our deepest sorrow. Topics Covered: • Why laughter can be a healthy and healing response to grief • Real-life stories of connection and release through humor • The science behind laughter’s impact on stress, sleep, and resilience The Sacred Journey Through Grief is available for download here: griefheals.com/journey [https://griefheals.com/journey] Connect with Susan: Visit my website: griefheals.com [https://griefheals.com] Follow me on social media: YouTube: Grief Heals [https://youtube.com/@griefheals] BlueSky: Grief Heals [https://bsky.app/profile/griefheals.bsky.social] Facebook: Grief Heals [https://www.facebook.com/GriefHeals/] Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes on navigating grief and rebuilding a life worth living. Mentioned in this Episode: Anatomy of an Illness [https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Illness-Perceived-Twentieth-Anniversary/dp/0393326845/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1V0RZKJ5XWM03&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.aPK-UfsRjLeVm3-mMK_Pncit67x3KWFk5QaNZJmqXK5upFM8gkTMze4KiTMedHymUv-i15CR4lmrmkVT1vpBZJPxW4FVVzg7YUlbLzsD3kKwl2yP6ZjSsRWAaV4wgco2yUFkgRvQWmFKrK1Q-5tc18VQogumD6HiQhHMwkoebFiclO6hpvMbl49n2mCXXGGIrFZL82bHOfmDE23AsT76pTLwYgmZoW6hmA21Ypf0oQA.ya3LQ7cRR_-KRuxlarI9NkYFkZIf5ppniUvLifSy4Rg&dib_tag=se&keywords=anatomy+of+an+illness&qid=1753729498&sprefix=anatomy+of+an+illness%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1] by Norman Cousins Share Your Thoughts: Have you ever found yourself laughing in the midst of grief? What did it offer you in that moment? Share your thoughts on social media or email me at griefheals.com/contact [https://griefheals.com/contact].

Breaking the Thought Loops of Grief

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2376437/open_sms] Many approaches to grief focus on your thoughts, but healing goes deeper. In this episode, I share practical ways to access your core beliefs, and why acceptance in grief isn’t passive…it’s a powerful, active choice. When you learn to work with what’s underneath the surface, your transition from active grief to rebuilding your life becomes joyously possible. Topics Covered: • How to recognize when thoughts are covering up deeper beliefs  • What it actually means to work with core beliefs in grief  • Why acceptance is not giving up…but stepping into your power The Sacred Journey Through Grief is available for download  here: griefheals.com/journey [https://griefheals.com/journey] Connect with Susan: • Visit my website: griefheals.com [https://griefheals.com/] • Follow me on social media: ◦ YouTube: Grief Heals ◦ BlueSky: Grief Heals ◦ Facebook: Grief Heals • Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes on navigating grief and rebuilding a life worth living. Mentioned In This Episode: The Artist’s Way [https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252/ref=sr_1_1?crid=16FZKO0Y93O36&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.j2bNWhJKONpFlTX6-ONeNXMvz_M8SdRQ-gEzLZk27SCzw12uLInHhi-Hc6DEJuUHBVXbQuQsSxHBhowYXR4wlHcRKoRSFAhQpMd_3BulyECLvSASrr40t13khFHN8XGqK8_TrE1A5QuPXAKTZSXm4rk1BxgD7PGayufOu3ZZsa2afJ-E48FCMnTfoleFwvMWfNrVLpyg7ZI6_5YyQEsMteweXSIw_3wi0otIuARdqBM.JLT4iLwlHKVrbzo5RGUlRRx-05JOifOgNobM9jYhWUc&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+artists+way&qid=1749596048&sprefix=the+artist%2Caps%2C132&sr=8-1] by Julia Cameron How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci [https://www.amazon.com/How-Think-Like-Leonardo-Vinci/dp/0440508274/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OWAAETRMY6OO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Z1sRP42ZOgYH_ZWxWXTOyVAFa2o-BJMaa3yMLhinlGTstUz-Jc5qqcSnXHBPhSl9gNcnwV8h2UcjRnosimAoNFpgL-7LmxKAvFdv9ZnUx1CA0Do462qykYCLMLOfXoyGnh-jL3P3fhoU7gNfeQVWTtmywBROTrxbe9TLu5hW2FmlTa-2enKNoi36urTGkVW7GM9-aIZ5hnQFHbTNH6suQ2lPQXkWnn6zGlk1_fUeCV4.Wu-ECjmIYZvTNyRFXzRa5jPQzfF2Gko2wdSN4TsB4tU&dib_tag=se&keywords=how+to+think+like+leonardo+da+vinci&qid=1749596164&sprefix=how+to+think+like+leon%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1]by Michael Gelb Share Your Thoughts: How would accepting your grief change your experience of it? Share your thoughts on social media or email me at griefheals.com/contact [https://griefheals.com/contact].

Why Your Thoughts Aren’t the Real Problem

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2376437/open_sms] While grief stirs up all kinds of emotions, it also brings up a slew of uncomfortable and repetitive thoughts…but what if trying to “fix” those thoughts misses the deeper truth? In this episode, I explore the difference between thoughts and the powerful beliefs that live underneath them. And why therapies like CBT, DBT and ACT often miss the mark. Understanding this distinction between thoughts and beliefs can shift how you approach grief and open the door to true transformation. Topics Covered: • Why the common advice to change your thoughts misses the mark. • The difference between thoughts, thinking and core beliefs • How exploring beliefs rather than fixing thoughts, can move your grief forward The Sacred Journey Through Grief is available for download here: griefheals.com/journey [https://griefheals.com/journey] Connect with Susan: • Visit my website: griefheals.com [https://griefheals.com/] • Follow me on social media: ◦ YouTube: Grief Heals [https://www.youtube.com/@grief-heals] ◦ BlueSky: Grief Heals [https://bsky.app/profile/griefheals.bsky.social] ◦ Facebook: Grief Heals [https://www.facebook.com/GriefHeals/] • Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes on navigating grief and rebuilding a life worth living. Share Your Thoughts: What’s one belief that might be shaping how you’re experiencing your grief right now?  You can text me through the link above email me at griefheals.com/contact [https://griefheals.com/contact].

Wait...that's grief work?

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2376437/open_sms] You’ve probably heard the term “grief work” tossed around by counselors and coaches. But what does it really mean?  In this episode, I take a closer look at what grief work actually is, why it’s more than just “feeling your feelings,” and how it can guide you toward healing and transformation. Topics Covered: * Why the term grief work feels vague (and why that matters) * The deeper layers of grief beyond just emotions—how it touches your sense of self and beliefs * A different way to think about grief work—as making grief conscious The Sacred Journey Through Grief is available for download here: griefheals.com/journey [https://griefheals.com/journey] Connect with Susan: • Visit my website: griefheals.com [https://griefheals.com/] • Follow me on social media: * YouTube: Grief Heals [https://youtube.com/@grief-heals] * BlueSky: Grief Heals [https://bsky.app/profile/griefheals.bsky.social] * Facebook: Grief Heals [https://facebook.com/griefheals] • Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes on navigating grief and rebuilding a life worth living. Mentioned In This Episode The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief, Francis Weller, North Atlantic Books, 2015 Share Your Thoughts: Where in your grief journey have you noticed shifts in your sense of self or beliefs? Share your thoughts on social media or email me at griefheals.com/contact [https://griefheals.com/contact].

It's More Than Just Sorting Through Their Belongings

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2376437/open_sms] Grieving is a process of sorting—sorting through memories, emotions, beliefs, as well as the physical belongings. But this sorting isn’t just about organizing; it’s about discovering who you are now and what truly matters moving forward. In this episode, I explore tips for emotionally preparing to go through their belongings, tips for actually going through their things, and the deep significance of sorting that calls on us to navigate a complex inner landscape.\ Topics Covered: * Emotionally preparing for going through their belongings. * Ideas for helping you actually go through their personal things. * How sorting through your inner landscape prepares you for building the life you really want.  The Sacred Journey Through Grief & Back Into Life is available for download here: griefheals.com/primer [https://griefheals.com/primer] Connect with Susan: * Visit my website: griefheals.com [https://griefheals.com/] * Follow me on social media: * YouTube: Grief Heals [https://youtube.com/@grief-heals]  * BlueSky: Grief Heals [https://bsky.app/profile/griefheals.bsky.social]  * Facebook: Grief Heals [https://www.facebook.com/griefheals] * Subscribe to the podcast for more episodes on navigating grief and rebuilding a life worth living. Mentioned In This Episode The Sorting Stage of Transformation. Heroes Need Not Apply [https://tinyurl.com/zyzcb4z6] by Keri Mangus Share Your Thoughts: How have you experienced the ‘sorting’ process in your grief? Have you found that certain activities or quiet moments have helped you gain clarity? Share your thoughts on social media or email me at griefheals.com/contact [https://griefheals.com/contact].