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How to Move Forward Without Letting Go: Navigating Grief, Trauma & Rebuilding After Tragedy, with Grief & Trauma Therapist Gina Moffa

Feb 18, 2025

Join grief and trauma therapist Gina Moffa, who has over 20 years of experience and is the author of "Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go," as she unpacks the complexities of grief. She discusses the common societal pitfalls of being 'grief illiterate' and emphasizes the importance of authentic support for those grieving. Gina addresses how families can navigate loss together, the balance of grief and joy, and why self-compassion is crucial in healing. This conversation reshapes how we view and handle loss, making it a must-listen.

52:30

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Gina Moffa

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Quick takeaways

Grief is a communal experience that can affect families and friends, highlighting the importance of mutual support during tragedies.

There is a critical need for greater grief literacy in society to foster understanding and validation of individual grief experiences.

Children's understanding of grief must be approached with honesty, allowing them to express difficult emotions safely while providing reassurance.

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Commitment to Health and Wellness

The speaker has taken her health and wellness journey seriously for almost a year, emphasizing a commitment to consistent workouts and increased protein intake. This transformation has included finding effective ways to meet daily protein goals, notably through the use of protein powder. After considerable trial and error, she successfully located a protein powder that is both palatable and nutritious. This choice has greatly enhanced her daily nutrition, making it easier to incorporate protein into her meals, snacks, and even desserts.

Intro

2min

Exploring Motherhood, Trauma, and the Journey to Healing

2min

Navigating Grief and Trauma

24min

Authenticity in Grief: The Power of Genuine Support

3min

The Dangers of Bright Siding in Grief and Trauma

3min

Navigating Grief and Joy

12min

Navigating Life's Challenges

9min

Grief is something we all experience, yet most of us don’t know how to talk about it, process it, or support others through it. In light of the recent LA wildfires and devastating tragedies, this conversation is more important than ever. Today, we’re diving deep into grief, trauma, and healing with licensed grief and trauma therapist Gina Moffa, who has spent over 20 years helping individuals and families navigate loss. Gina is the author of the bestselling book Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go and a leading voice in grief literacy. In this episode, she breaks down why society is often “grief illiterate” and how we can shift the way we approach loss. We also explore how families can grieve together, how to help children process loss in an age-appropriate way, and what it truly means to heal. Gina shares invaluable insights on self-care during grief, why healing doesn’t mean forgetting, and how to support loved ones without unintentionally causing harm. Whether you’re navigating a personal loss, supporting someone through grief, or simply want to better understand how loss shapes us all, this episode will change the way you think about grief.

Mentioned in the Episode:
Gina Moffa’s Website
Grief Coaching with Gina Moffa
Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss by Gina Moffa
On Death and Dying: What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
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