What's Your Grief Podcast Eleanor Haley & Litsa Williams

Self-compassion can be tough to come by in grief. We compare ourselves to who we were, who we want to be, to others grieving, to how we think grief "should be", and on and on. In this episode, we talk about the challenges of practicing self-compassion, what self-compassion is (and isn't) and some tools for navigating grief with self compassion. 
We have a free webinar on self-compassion on May 20th. You can sign up here: https://streamyard.com/watch/WP7vXWnap8Vw
For more info on self-compasssion, Kristen Neff has a great website: https://self-compassion.org/
If you like the podcast, you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub (it's our griever member community - think of it as our Patreon, but a zillion times better). It opens for new members on May 15th! Support the podcast and get TONS more grief support. You can learn more here and join the waitlist to be notified when membership opens. 
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
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In this episode, we dive deep into the practical challenges of handling grief triggers. Join us as we share both our professional advice and personal stories on navigating grief's everyday trigger —from anniversaries and special places to unexpected everyday moments. We'll discuss strategies for managing emotions at work, during social gatherings, and through significant life events.
If you like the podcast, you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub (it's our griever member community - think of it as our Patreon, but a zillion times better). Support the podcast and get TONS more grief support. You can learn more here. 
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
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There are many complicated and unexpected grief experiences. One that comes up time and again is why sometimes we expect to cry and . . . don't. It's more common than you'd think and in this episode we're chatting about why. 
If you like the podcast, you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub (it's our griever member community - think of it as our Patreon, but a zillion times better). Support the podcast and get TONS more grief support. You can learn more here. 
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
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People are complicated. Human relationships are complicated. There are many people in our lives with whom we have love-hate relationships with.  We don't just grieve when the people we have positive relationships die. We can also grieve people who harmed us, caused us pain, and were abusive. There are many reasons why grieving these people can bring up unique challenges. In this episode we talk about those difficulties and what you can do to cope. 
If you like the podcast, you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub (it's our griever member community - think of it as our Patreon, but a zillion times better). Support the podcast and get TONS more grief support. You can learn more here. 
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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You hear all the time that grief isn't linear, but that doesn't change the surprises in the ways it ebbs and flows over time. In this episode we talk about the predictably unpredictably cycles of grief and the ways grief continues wax and wane as it intersects with so many other aspects of life. But we start with a good old chat about trying to get our sh*t together and just how hard that can be. 
If you like the podcast, you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub (it's our griever member community - think of it as our Patreon, but a zillion times better). Support the podcast and get TONS more grief support. You can learn more here. 
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
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In this episode, we talk about grieving a friend. Litsa has had four friends die in the last four years. As a grief therapist and someone who is not new to grief, it has left her reflecting on some of the unique and unexpected aspects of these losses. Though we're primarily focusing on when a friend dies in this episode, you can check out this article about grieving a friend following a falling out or estrangement. 
If you want to read more about the death of a friend you can check out these articles:
https://whatsyourgrief.com/when-your-best-friend-dies/
https://whatsyourgrief.com/30-quotes-about-the-loss-of-a-friend/


If you like the podcast, you'll love WYG Grief Support Hub (it's our griever member community - think of it as our Patreon, but a zillion times better). Support the podcast and get TONS more grief support. You can learn more here. 
Visit whatsyourgrief.com for hundreds of free articles we've written about all things grief and loss. 
If you're a grief professional, we have a community for you too. https://whatsyourgrief.com/grief-professionals-community/
You can also make a donation here at any time to help us keep the lights on. 
Get Lessons to Write On: A Guided Grief Journaling Intensive here.  https://whatsyourgrief.ck.page/products/lessons-to-write-on-grief-journaling
Pick up the What's Your Grief Book
Bookshop.org Barnes & Noble Amazon Books A Million IndieBound