What if grief wasn’t something to “get over,” but a doorway to deeper healing, mindfulness, and personal growth? In this soul-nourishing episode of The Story I’m Telling Myself, host Rita sits down with Carmen Alvarez—a mindfulness teacher, researcher, and Reiki practitioner—for a powerful conversation on grief, mental health, and emotional well-being.
Drawing from her personal journey of loss, Carmen redefines grief not just as the death of a loved one, but as any deep life transition—such as divorce, job loss, or identity shifts. With compassion and insight, she shares how embracing emotions through meditation, self-care, and presence can help us move from surviving to healing.
🧘♀️ In this episode, you’ll discover:
How to practice mindfulness and self-compassion in times of grief
Why meditation and emotional awareness are key tools for healing
The connection between grief and personal development
How positive psychology supports the coexistence of joy and sorrow
Practical ways to honor your pain and create meaning through service
This conversation is a heartfelt invitation to shift your internal narrative, nurture your mental health, and embrace grief as part of your wellness journey. Whether you're navigating loss or supporting someone who is, you'll walk away with grounded tools and hope for transformation.
🎧 Tune in to explore grief as a path to healing, self-care, and spiritual growth.
Connect with Carmen
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