Earlier this year, within a matter of weeks, Marissa lost her father unexpectedly, her three-and-a-half-year relationship ended, and she left the home and life she’d built in New York.
For a long time, she wasn’t sure she’d ever feel like herself again.
In this episode, Marissa shares what grief has actually felt like, not just losing someone you love, but grieving relationships, future plans, and versions of life you thought you’d have.
She talks about why grief is so physical, why trying to “move on” too quickly often keeps us stuck, how heartbreak and loss affect the nervous system, and what has genuinely helped her begin healing.
Whether you’re grieving a parent, a breakup, a friendship, a dream, or a version of yourself that no longer exists, this conversation is a reminder that you aren’t broken, you aren’t behind, and you aren’t alone.
In this episode, Marissa discusses:
* Losing her father after years of estrangement
* Why death and heartbreak create similar emotional patterns
* The grief of losing the future you imagined
* Why emotions need to be felt, not avoided
* How grief lives in the body
* Learning to comfort yourself instead of escaping difficult emotions
* Why being alone can become one of your greatest strengths
* Moving from guilt toward gratitude
* Finding meaning after loss
* Building resilience after life’s hardest moments
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Here’s how to work with us at Shift
Shift 1:1 coaching is open now. Work directly with Annie and Marissa on whatever you’re moving through, a pattern you keep repeating, a chapter that’s changing, a version of yourself you can’t seem to reach.
Every package starts with a free 15-minute call. → https://www.shiftinto.co/coaching
Shift Membership opens in September. A monthly membership where the work becomes a practice, not a one-time fix.
Get on the waitlist for founding pricing and first access. → https://www.shiftinto.co/home-1
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