Grief can test our faith, but it can also strengthen it in unexpected ways.

Today, I have a truly special guest whose journey through loss has inspired so many. Lauren London, an acclaimed actress, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate, opens up about her personal experiences with grief and resilience.

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Lauren and I chat about the transformative power of faith and vulnerability in navigating grief. She shares her touching story of love and loss, offering heartfelt insights into finding strength and purpose through spiritual connection.

We also dive into practical strategies for managing grief, like the healing power of prayer and journaling. Lauren's advice on creating supportive environments for healing and maintaining connections with loved ones who have passed is truly inspiring.

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro
01:26 How Lauren got into acting
04:02 Growing from past versions of yourself
10:56 “True faith requires curiosity…”
15:37 How to talk with God
19:55 Getting into journaling
22:09 Lauren & Nipsey’s meet-cute
25:29 Things Lauren learned from Nipsey
29:01 Coping with grief
31:10 What is shadow work?
33:53 Judging less and loving more
36:02 Laughing and living after grief
38:28 Teaching kids about grief
40:54 Stepping out of your comfort zone
43:51 Embracing self-love after loss
47:38 Prioritizing self in a demanding industry
50:48 Having no idea what to do next is okay
55:09 The last time Lauren cried
56:57 Rapid fire questions with Lauren

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Lauren London: Moving Through Grief and Finding Self Acceptance