Permission To Breathe

Trauma and Grief: When Healing Feels Out of Reach

When loss collides with trauma, grief doesn’t just break the heart, it shakes the body, mind, and spirit. In this episode, Dr. Tammy Isaac unpacks what traumatic grief is, how it differs from other forms of grief, and why it can sometimes lead to complicated grief. She explores the signs and struggles many experience, the hope found in traumatic grief therapy, and gentle pathways toward healing for those carrying this weight and for the loved ones who walk beside them.