Sometimes it hits us out of nowhere. That heaviness in the chest. The ache behind the smile. We usually reserve the word “grief” for death, but what about all the other losses we quietly carry?
In this episode, I share personal reflections on how grief can show up in transitions that have nothing to do with someone passing. From divorces, moves, and job changes to letting go of dreams that didn’t come true, grief is often hiding in plain sight. I open up about what it felt like to mourn the life I thought I’d have and how that process shaped the person I am today.
On this Wise Walk, we slow down to check our reality and honor the losses that don’t always get acknowledged. Whether you're holding space for yourself or someone you love, I hope this conversation reminds you that your feelings are valid, your identity is evolving, and you're not alone.
Where in your life are you holding space for a dream or hope that hasn’t turned out the way you envisioned?
Are you allowing yourself to mourn what didn’t come into your life so you can feel your emotions and move forward?
Are you holding space for grief as you navigate life’s transitions and emotional shifts?
Are you or someone you love grieving something right now, even if life looks steady on the surface?
Are you watching someone struggle and you feel grief of not being able to step in or fix it?
Are you in a relationship shift where the identity of who you were as a couple no longer exists?
Are you trying to redefine what life looks like—either together or apart—while honoring what you both gave?
Are you grieving a loss caused by tragedy, natural disaster, or the collective anxiety of today’s world?
Are you allowing yourself to grieve and release emotions in the way they naturally arise for you?
Do you need to cry, talk, dance, listen to music, or connect with someone to let it out?
Are you recognizing that even joyous moments, like watching a child grow up, can carry grief?
Where are you feeling uncertain about your identity or where you're headed next?
Can you acknowledge that your past identities are still part of you, even as you evolve?
Can you hold space for your own growth and also for the transformation of those you love?
Are you keeping your connections alive through memories and stories that still bring meaning?
I can feel a new chapter unfolding, even if I don’t know exactly what it looks like yet. What brings me peace is knowing that I’m grounded in every version of who I’ve been.
I hope you take time to honor your own evolution and hold space for all the parts of you that helped you get here. Until next time, keep reading the signs, directing your path, and getting your stride on.
In this episode:
[03:29] There are so many emotionally heavy things going on in this world. You would be perfectly okay to hold space for mourning or grief.
[04:07] Big transitions create a death of identity, of who we once were or hope to be.
[05:40] How my divorce was a big transition and change of my hopes and dreams. I had to reinvent myself.
[10:37] A dear friend of mine just lost her father. I asked about her memories of him and she shared two very powerful stories.
[12:36] Oftentimes when we're mourning, we shy away from talking about memories that can bring up pain or sadness.
[13:18] Tapping into those memories keeps the connection alive.
[15:12] I'm grateful to recall elements of my past identity so that I don't forget them.
[17:27] I feel a major life change coming towards me. I'm also holding space and having gratitude for the mini life changes that have made me who I am.
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