58 min
Transforming Grief & the Power of Storytelling | Dr. Marianne Bette The Life Shift - Life-Changing Pivotal Moments
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- Mental Health
Dr. Marianne Bette is a retired family physician who has experienced an extraordinary journey of grief, healing, and transformation. She shares her personal experiences with loss, the healing power of storytelling, and the role of medical professionals in counseling those dealing with grief.
Key Takeaways:
Therapeutic Nature of Storytelling
Personal Journey Through Grief and Loss
Role of Medical Professionals in Counseling Grievers
Therapeutic Nature of Storytelling
Storytelling plays a crucial role in healing and navigating through grief. Dr. Bette emphasizes how sharing experiences of loss can provide comfort, reduce feelings of isolation, and guide those undergoing similar situations. Her work post-retirement involves sharing these stories to help others.
Personal Journey Through Grief and Loss
Dr. Bette's recounting of her personal journey through grief is deeply impactful. She narrates the tragic loss of her fiancé, leading her to contemplate suicide. This story is a testament to the depths of despair grief can lead to and the challenging journey toward healing.
Role of Medical Professionals in Counseling Grievers
As a retired family physician, Dr. Bette shares insights on medical professionals' role in counseling grieving individuals. She advocates for doctors to recognize and address the emotional impact of loss, offering guidance and support during these challenging times.
Dr. Marianne Bette is a retired family physician based in Southbury, Connecticut. After enduring significant losses in her life, she has spent her retirement educating others on grief and healing. Her first book, 'Living with a Dead Man,' chronicles her first husband's battle with cancer. Her current book, 'Living with a Grieving Heart,' serves as a guide for those navigating grief.
Connect with Dr. Bette on https://instagram.com/bettemarianne (Instagram) or https://emeraldlakebooks.com/living-with-a-grieving-heart/ (her website). Her book is available on https://amzn.to/42sLNAi (Amazon).
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Dr. Marianne Bette is a retired family physician who has experienced an extraordinary journey of grief, healing, and transformation. She shares her personal experiences with loss, the healing power of storytelling, and the role of medical professionals in counseling those dealing with grief.
Key Takeaways:
Therapeutic Nature of Storytelling
Personal Journey Through Grief and Loss
Role of Medical Professionals in Counseling Grievers
Therapeutic Nature of Storytelling
Storytelling plays a crucial role in healing and navigating through grief. Dr. Bette emphasizes how sharing experiences of loss can provide comfort, reduce feelings of isolation, and guide those undergoing similar situations. Her work post-retirement involves sharing these stories to help others.
Personal Journey Through Grief and Loss
Dr. Bette's recounting of her personal journey through grief is deeply impactful. She narrates the tragic loss of her fiancé, leading her to contemplate suicide. This story is a testament to the depths of despair grief can lead to and the challenging journey toward healing.
Role of Medical Professionals in Counseling Grievers
As a retired family physician, Dr. Bette shares insights on medical professionals' role in counseling grieving individuals. She advocates for doctors to recognize and address the emotional impact of loss, offering guidance and support during these challenging times.
Dr. Marianne Bette is a retired family physician based in Southbury, Connecticut. After enduring significant losses in her life, she has spent her retirement educating others on grief and healing. Her first book, 'Living with a Dead Man,' chronicles her first husband's battle with cancer. Her current book, 'Living with a Grieving Heart,' serves as a guide for those navigating grief.
Connect with Dr. Bette on https://instagram.com/bettemarianne (Instagram) or https://emeraldlakebooks.com/living-with-a-grieving-heart/ (her website). Her book is available on https://amzn.to/42sLNAi (Amazon).
Get access to ad-free episodes released two days early and bonus episodes with past guests through Patreon.
https://patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast (https://patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcast)
Connect with me:
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thelifeshiftpodcast (www.instagram.com/thelifeshiftpodcast)
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thelifeshiftpodcast (www.facebook.com/thelifeshiftpodcast)
YouTube: https://bit.ly/thelifeshift_youtube (https://bit.ly/thelifeshift_youtube)
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thelifeshiftpod (www.twitter.com/thelifeshiftpod)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thelifeshiftpodcast (https://www.linkedin.com/company/thelifeshiftpodcast)
Website: http://www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com/ (www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com)
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