Description

In this episode I explore why avoiding grief can feel more overwhelming than actually allowing ourselves to feel it - especially in busy, modern lives.

I share how grief avoidance can be deeply dysregulating to the nervous system, activating our fight, flight, or freeze response - and why this makes grief feel even heavier over time.

Drawing from my personal experience of baby loss as a bereaved mother, as well as in my grief coaching work, I offer a gentle, practical approach to creating space for grief - even when time feels scarce. 

You’ll be guided through a simple four-step “Grief Cocoon” practice designed to help you feel, process, and tend to your grief in as little as 5 minutes a day.

Are you journeying with grief?

JOIN GRIEF COCOON, my new monthly virtual event - a sacred space for grief in busy lives: ⁠https://tanyawilkinson.co.uk/grief-cocoon⁠

DOWNLOAD MY FREE Grief, Grace & Growth journaling ebook: https://tanyawilkinson.co.uk/newsletter 

WATCH MY PLAYLIST of guided meditations for grief, rest and renewal here: ⁠https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiEBSnX0OXjtA

Takeaways

• Grief can be more dysregulating when avoided than when faced.
• Creating space for grief is essential for processing emotions.
• Societal conditioning often leads to the avoidance of grief.
• Naming feelings helps in moving grief from the amygdala to the prefrontal cortex.
• Listening to our needs during grief is crucial for self-care.
• Cocooning in grief allows for transformation and healing.
• There is no timeline for grief; it's a personal journey.
• Practicing self-care can support our nervous system during grief.
• Engaging in rituals can help in processing grief.
• Being present with grief can deepen our connections and purpose.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Nor is it a substitute for professional support. 

Access my playlist of guided meditations for grief, rest and renewal here:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiEBSnX0OXjtA

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This episode is edited by David Strutt, who you can contact here for any editing needs: davidstrutt2@gmail.com

The theme music for Death on the Daily is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Set Free by Katie Gray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, which is used with artist's permission. 

You can connect with Katie and her music and beautiful Empowered Heart work here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.katiegray.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  

Chapters:

00:00: Navigating Grief in a Busy World

05:57: Creating Your Grief Cocoon

12:05: The Journey of Grief and Healing