Description

Erin Whalen is the Founder of Compassionate Coaching, which guides teams in the helping profession, especially end-of-life and bereavement professionals, to get through their days with more ease.

In this episode Erin Whalen shares with us her personal journey through anticipatory grief, discussing her experiences and insights gained from living with the expectation of loss. She reflects on the impact of her sister's condition and how it shaped her understanding of grief and healing. 

You can book a free 30 min. call with Erin through this link. https://calendly.com/compassionatecoaching/30-minute-call

Key Takeaways

• Anticipatory grief is a profound experience that shapes one's life.
• Erin Whalen's journey with her sister's condition taught her about the inevitability of loss.
• Understanding and naming anticipatory grief can be a powerful step in healing.
• Sharing personal stories helps connect and heal individuals experiencing grief.
• Erin emphasizes the importance of community in navigating grief.
• Her experiences highlight the need for awareness and support for those living with anticipatory grief.
• Erin's story illustrates the complexity of emotions involved in anticipatory grief.
• The conversation sheds light on the personal growth that can come from understanding grief.
• Erin's insights offer valuable lessons for those supporting others in grief.
• The discussion underscores the healing power of storytelling in processing grief.

If you are grieving right now, you are not alone. You can order a copy of my bestselling book Even If-A Holistic Approach to Living A Joy Filled Life With Loss on amazon by clicking here.

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If you are a fellow grieving mamma and would like to know more about Holistic Grief Academy, my coaching program you can click here

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PS. I would love to stay connected. You can follow me on Instagram @mrsshaunadukes or head over to ShaunaDukes.com for a free ebook on how to support a grieving friend.