Navigating Grief: No Matter What You Are Mourning with Kris Carr
Nov 13, 2023
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Kris Carr, wellness activist and author of "I'm Not a Mourning Person", explores forms of grief beyond losing a person, importance of emotions, strategies for navigating grief, prioritizing joy and cherishing relationships even in difficult times
Grief extends beyond the loss of a person and can include the loss of identity or experiences, emphasizing the need to care for all emotions and prioritize joy.
Grief can uncover unhealed traumas that need to be addressed, highlighting the importance of approaching anger with curiosity and accountability.
Embarking on a journey to address emotional wounds requires courage and prioritizing joy alongside allowing space for grief, with the aim of holistic well-being.
Deep dives
The Power of Grief and Tools to Navigate It
Grief is not just the loss of a person, but can also be the loss of identity, a job, or other experiences. The podcast explores how to approach grief and provides strategies to navigate the turbulent emotions. It emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel and release the energy of grief through breathwork, meditation, or physical movement. It also highlights the significance of curiosity, awareness, and the understanding that emotions are information and energy. The goal is not to amputate emotions, including grief, but to create a friendship with sadness and love that has nowhere to go.
Healing Unresolved Traumas and The Power of Anger
Grief can unlock unhealed traumas, just like menopause can reveal past emotional wounds. The podcast discusses the importance of addressing these traumas and approaching anger with curiosity and accountability. It advocates for processing anger responsibly and channeling its energy constructively, through therapy or implementing techniques like taking a break before exploding. It emphasizes that anger, while not to be vilified, should not dominate one's life or relationships. The goal is to care for anger in a way that promotes healing and growth.
The Bravery of Embracing a Journey of Healing
The podcast underscores the courage and healing potential of embarking on a journey to address emotional wounds. It suggests prioritizing joy and fighting for moments of happiness alongside allowing space for grief. It advocates for moving energy, finding humor, and maintaining curiosity throughout the process. The aim is holistic well-being, as addressing what is eating us is just as important as understanding what we eat. It acknowledges the initial fear and overwhelm of the journey, but highlights that it can be one of the most healing acts for oneself and others.
Approaching Grief: Understanding the Importance of Showing Up
One of the main insights from the podcast is that when someone is grieving, it is important to acknowledge their sadness and intensity of emotions rather than trying to share one's own grief experiences. The speaker emphasizes the need to show up for the grieving person, offering support and assistance proactively. This can involve simple gestures like sending a text expressing love and support, or even offering practical help like running errands. The speaker highlights that being present and authentic in one's emotions creates a deeper connection and helps alleviate loneliness, which is prevalent in society. It is also advised to have open conversations about dying with terminally ill loved ones, if they're comfortable, to provide comfort and support during their final period.
Navigating Grief and Loss: Honoring the Process
The podcast highlights the importance of slowing down and allowing oneself to feel the pain and grief when experiencing a loss. The speaker suggests that while the fear of pain can be overwhelming, embracing the grief process can ultimately lead to healing and a greater understanding of oneself. It is essential to be tender with oneself and take the necessary time to mourn. The speaker also encourages honest and open communication about grief, both with the person who is dying and with others who may be grieving. Having these conversations and showing up authentically creates deeper connections and understanding among individuals. The importance of accessing resources such as hospice care and support during the final stages of a loved one's life is also emphasized.
Kris Carr, wellness activist and author of the book "I'm Not a Mourning Person” explores the forms of grief beyond losing a person, the importance of acknowledging emotions, and strategies for navigating grief. Kris shares her personal experiences, emphasizing the need to care for all our emotions and the role of curiosity in healing. This is a great episode for those of you who need help prioritizing joy and cherishing relationships - even in difficult times.
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KRIS CARR is a multiple New York Times best-selling author, wellness activist, and cancer thriver. She’s been called a “force of nature” by O magazine and was named a “new role model” by The New York Times. Kris is also a member of Oprah’s SuperSoul 100, a group of the most influential thought leaders today. Kris has helped millions of people take charge of their health and live like they mean it through her award-winning blog, books, online courses, and membership communities. You can learn more about Kris and her work at kriscarr.com
