This week we journey with author and speaker Missy Buchanan into an honest exploration into grief. What happens when our life is upended by grief? Missy chats with us about the sudden loss of her husband Barry, her realization that a lot of materials around grief are lacking in authenticity and vulnerability, and her determination to “feel her way through grief” in a way that felt true to her. When we grieve honestly and invite others to do the same, lives are changed and doors are opened. Though none of us would pick grief as our teacher, what do we learn when we honestly encounter it and allow it to guide us? Cool stuff we mentioned this episode (or meant to anyways): Missy Buchanan Feeling Your Way Through Grief Missy’s interview on Good Morning America Chapters 00:00 Understanding Grief: A Matter of the Heart 02:49 Missy Buchanan's Journey Through Grief 04:23 The Impact of Clichés in Grief 10:12 Cultural Perspectives on Grief 12:35 Rituals and Remembrance in Grief 15:22 The Sacredness of Tears and Vulnerability 18:54 The Pilgrimage of Grief: Finding Guidance 22:01 Understanding the Ongoing Journey of Grief 25:24 Building Community in Times of Grief 28:30 The Importance of Presence in Grief 34:02 Feeling Through Grief: Embracing Emotions 37:17 Rituals and Remembrance: Honoring Loved Ones 40:57 Finding Joy Amidst Grief 42:56 Resources for Healing and Connection
