Part 1: Navigating Grief and Growth – Insights from Christina Rasmussen’s Invisible Loss (Type 8)
Aug 16, 2024
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Join author and grief educator Christina Rasmussen as she shares her transformative journey through loss. She discusses how loss inspired her to educate others about grief, emphasizing its multifaceted nature beyond stereotypes. Christina offers unique insights into how different personality types, especially Enneagram Type 8, navigate grief and life challenges. She highlights the importance of self-reflection and shadow work in cultivating authenticity and resilience, providing a powerful perspective on facing life's hurdles with courage.
Christina Rasmussen emphasizes the significance of recognizing invisible losses as a vital component of healing emotional pain and navigating grief.
The podcast highlights how different personality types, especially Enneagram Eights, uniquely experience and process grief, blending strength with vulnerability.
Deep dives
Understanding Invisible Loss
Invisible losses refer to the unacknowledged grief that individuals often experience in their daily lives. These losses may not be immediately recognizable, as they can stem from various sources such as life changes, relationships, or unmet expectations. Christina Rasmussen emphasizes the importance of recognizing these losses as a legitimate part of the human experience. By doing so, individuals can begin to address and heal from the emotional pain associated with these often-overlooked griefs.
Framework for Recovery
Christina Rasmussen provides a structured framework for individuals to recover from the grief of invisible losses. Central to her approach is identifying one's three inner narrators, which can either support or hinder the healing process. By interrupting survival thoughts that keep individuals in a state of emotional numbness or avoidance, people can begin to confront their grief. This structured approach encourages an active engagement with one's emotions, promoting a healthier processing of grief.
The Complexity of Grief
The discussion highlights how grief is not a one-size-fits-all experience, as individuals process loss in unique ways. Ian Krahm shares his personal reflections on his mother’s passing and how he navigated his emotions despite a complicated relationship with her. Christina notes that different personality types, like Enneagram Eights, may approach grief with a sense of strength while still suppressing vulnerability. This complexity illustrates that each person’s journey through grief is distinct, influenced by their personality and past experiences.
Purpose and Aspirations After Loss
Following personal loss, Christina describes her transition from corporate work to a fulfilling role as a grief educator and author. She felt a strong conviction to help others grappling with grief, drawing from her own experiences to create new frameworks for support. Additionally, she expresses a desire to pursue her passion for art, which blends creativity with her grief work. This dual purpose of helping others while exploring personal passions exemplifies how individuals can emerge from grief with renewed focus and commitment to their true calling.
This week we welcome the incredible Christina Rasmussen as our guest. In part one of this two-part conversation, we dig into the topics of grief, personality types, and self-discovery through the lens of the Enneagram.
In this episode, we explore:
Christina's personal journey of loss and how it led her to become a grief educator and author
The multifaceted nature of grief that goes beyond traditional stereotypes
Unique insights into how different personality types navigate grief and life challenges
The nuances of the Enneagram 8 including the interplay between traits like strength, vulnerability, and projection
How engaging in shadow work, self-reflection and continuous growth cultivates authenticity, compassion and resilience
Christina's wisdom and authenticity shine through, offering a powerful perspective on navigating life's challenges with courage and compassion.
Tune in to discover more about Christina's work and insights on grief and the Enneagram.
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