S2E13 EMBRACING GRIEF, FINDING COURAGE The Bravery Academy

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Embracing Grief, Finding Courage
Season 2 Episode 13
Navigating Grief and Finding Hope with Mark Longley
Mark's Podcast
Welcome to a deeply moving episode of the Bravery Academy Podcast, where host Emma Ferris sits down with Mark Longley, a journalist and podcaster renowned for his insightful exploration of death, love, and grief. Today's episode is not just a story of loss but a beacon of hope for those navigating the dark waters of grief.
00:00 | Introduction to Grieving and Our Distinguished Guest: Understanding grief's impact with Mark Longley.
01:01 | The Genesis of the Podcast: Delving into what inspired this profound exploration of loss and love.
02:02 | Understanding the Uniqueness of Grief: Mark shares his unique experience with loss and the complexity of grief.
02:41 | Behind the Scenes of the Podcast's Creation: The journey and motivation behind Mark's impactful work.
04:21 | The Interconnection of Grief and Love: How love shapes our experience of grief and loss.
05:36 | Addressing the Epidemic of Domestic Violence: A critical discussion on the societal challenge of domestic violence.
06:57 | In Loving Memory of Emily: Remembering Emily and the joy she brought to those around her.
12:54 | The Aftermath of a Tragic Loss: Navigating life after the devastating loss of Emily.
18:00 | Media and Grief: The role of media in shaping public perceptions of grief and loss.
19:55 | Finding Meaning Amidst Trauma: Mark discusses how trauma can lead to finding a renewed sense of purpose.
20:32 | The Courage to Speak Out: The importance of bravery in discussing difficult topics.
21:21 | Reflecting on Tragic Parallels: Drawing connections between Emily’s story and Grace Mullane’s, highlighting the need for societal change.
23:25 | The Physical and Emotional Toll of Grief: Understanding how grief affects both mind and body.
25:27 | Choosing Hope and Love: How to find the strength to love and live fully again.
29:28 | Navigating Relationships After Loss: The impact of grief on personal relationships and how to move forward.
32:59 | Facing Grief's Milestones: How to approach significant dates and memories.
35:37 | Coping Mechanisms and Embracing Grief: Discovering ways to cope with loss and integrate grief into life.
37:46 | The Loneliness of Grief: Discussing the isolation that often accompanies loss and how to combat it.
38:48 | Concluding Thoughts on Resilience and Remembering Emily: Ending on a note of hope and resilience, honoring Emily’s memory.
Join us as Mark Longley shares his heartfelt journey through grief, offering invaluable insights into coping with loss, combating domestic violence, and ultimately finding a path to healing and hope.




And if you have a question get in touch with Emma on Instagram or Facebook
@thebreatheffect
@drvictoriathompson
MORE CONTENT or to simply support the Podcast: patreon.com/thebraveryacademy
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MORE CONTENT or to simply support the Podcast: patreon.com/thebraveryacademy
Subscribe to "The Bravery Academy" on Apple Podcasts to access early ad-free episodes and be part of a community dedicated to building resilience.
WANT AD FREE/ EARLY ACCESS APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBERS
Check out Emma’s website to access her free resources such as her breathing quiz and find out how you work with her one on one, in a group, with her Thrive Workshops or on retreat: THE BREATH EFFECT

RESOURCES
The Bravery Academy is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The episodes on The Bravery Academy discuss a range of topics from mental health, trauma, abuse, stress, loss and bravery.
If you are struggling please reach out for help.
If you are in New Zealand and need to talk free, call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counselor. The Depression helpline is on 0800 111 757 or free text 4202(to talk to a trained counselor about how you are feeling or to ask a

Embracing Grief, Finding Courage
Season 2 Episode 13
Navigating Grief and Finding Hope with Mark Longley
Mark's Podcast
Welcome to a deeply moving episode of the Bravery Academy Podcast, where host Emma Ferris sits down with Mark Longley, a journalist and podcaster renowned for his insightful exploration of death, love, and grief. Today's episode is not just a story of loss but a beacon of hope for those navigating the dark waters of grief.
00:00 | Introduction to Grieving and Our Distinguished Guest: Understanding grief's impact with Mark Longley.
01:01 | The Genesis of the Podcast: Delving into what inspired this profound exploration of loss and love.
02:02 | Understanding the Uniqueness of Grief: Mark shares his unique experience with loss and the complexity of grief.
02:41 | Behind the Scenes of the Podcast's Creation: The journey and motivation behind Mark's impactful work.
04:21 | The Interconnection of Grief and Love: How love shapes our experience of grief and loss.
05:36 | Addressing the Epidemic of Domestic Violence: A critical discussion on the societal challenge of domestic violence.
06:57 | In Loving Memory of Emily: Remembering Emily and the joy she brought to those around her.
12:54 | The Aftermath of a Tragic Loss: Navigating life after the devastating loss of Emily.
18:00 | Media and Grief: The role of media in shaping public perceptions of grief and loss.
19:55 | Finding Meaning Amidst Trauma: Mark discusses how trauma can lead to finding a renewed sense of purpose.
20:32 | The Courage to Speak Out: The importance of bravery in discussing difficult topics.
21:21 | Reflecting on Tragic Parallels: Drawing connections between Emily’s story and Grace Mullane’s, highlighting the need for societal change.
23:25 | The Physical and Emotional Toll of Grief: Understanding how grief affects both mind and body.
25:27 | Choosing Hope and Love: How to find the strength to love and live fully again.
29:28 | Navigating Relationships After Loss: The impact of grief on personal relationships and how to move forward.
32:59 | Facing Grief's Milestones: How to approach significant dates and memories.
35:37 | Coping Mechanisms and Embracing Grief: Discovering ways to cope with loss and integrate grief into life.
37:46 | The Loneliness of Grief: Discussing the isolation that often accompanies loss and how to combat it.
38:48 | Concluding Thoughts on Resilience and Remembering Emily: Ending on a note of hope and resilience, honoring Emily’s memory.
Join us as Mark Longley shares his heartfelt journey through grief, offering invaluable insights into coping with loss, combating domestic violence, and ultimately finding a path to healing and hope.




And if you have a question get in touch with Emma on Instagram or Facebook
@thebreatheffect
@drvictoriathompson
MORE CONTENT or to simply support the Podcast: patreon.com/thebraveryacademy
WANT AD FREE/ EARLY ACCESS APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBERS

MORE CONTENT or to simply support the Podcast: patreon.com/thebraveryacademy
Subscribe to "The Bravery Academy" on Apple Podcasts to access early ad-free episodes and be part of a community dedicated to building resilience.
WANT AD FREE/ EARLY ACCESS APPLE PODCASTS SUBSCRIBERS
Check out Emma’s website to access her free resources such as her breathing quiz and find out how you work with her one on one, in a group, with her Thrive Workshops or on retreat: THE BREATH EFFECT

RESOURCES
The Bravery Academy is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The episodes on The Bravery Academy discuss a range of topics from mental health, trauma, abuse, stress, loss and bravery.
If you are struggling please reach out for help.
If you are in New Zealand and need to talk free, call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counselor. The Depression helpline is on 0800 111 757 or free text 4202(to talk to a trained counselor about how you are feeling or to ask a