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Grief HealsGrief Isn't Pain, It's the Love That StaysI don’t see grief as something to get over.I see it as something that carries us back to what matters.This week on the podcast, I’m sharing the heart of how I understand grief—not just as a response to loss, but as love in motion.Grief is not the wound.It’s the hand that tends the wound.It’s the love that moves toward what hurts…what was taken…what never arrived…and still matters.In this episod...2025-05-2742 min

Grief HealsStuck in the Middle? Grief Wants You to Know…Whether you’re in the thick of change, quietly cocooning, or simply not in a space to listen right now—I honor you. Grief Heals is a family, and families know how to feed one another in many ways. So here are a few invitations, tools, and practices for you to carry into your own day:Nourishment for the In-BetweenPractice the pause. Take one breath. Let yourself feel exactly how you feel. No fixing. No judgment. Just presence.Name a shift. What have you recently let go of...2025-05-1230 min

Grief HealsComparison, Belonging & the Grief That Heals What We Learned to HideThis Episode Is For You If…You find yourself comparing your success, your body, your parenting, or your worth to others.You struggle with feeling “not enough” and don’t know why.You want a way out of the pain loop that doesn’t shame you for how you got there.Hello, hello, hello—Let’s just take a breath together. Because you and I? We breathe the same air. We really do belong to each other.This week on t...2025-04-2826 min

Grief HealsThe Grief of Being Judged and the Sacred Reclamation of YouIn this week’s episode of Grief Heals, we explore Chapter 5 of Mel Robbins’ book Let Them, which invites us to let them think bad thoughts about you.And in true Grief Heals fashion, we’re holding that invitation through the lens of grief—not grief as death, but as love bringing nutrients to the soul, the kind that fosters new life, deep self-acceptance, and brave belonging.Because let’s be real: So many of us were never taught that our loudness, our softness, our mess, our silence, o...2025-04-1528 min

Grief HealsWhen Grown-Ups Throw Tantrums: A Love Letter to Our Unmet GriefThis week’s Grief Heals episode is a deep breath, a full exhale, and a tender look at what happens when our inner eight-year-old is still running the show in a very grown-up life.I’m talking about Chapter 6 of Mel Robbins’ book Let Them, where she explores “grown-ups who throw tantrums”—and of course, I couldn't help but look at it all through the lens of collective grief.Because here’s the thing: Most of us were never taught that our big emotions are welcome. We weren’t held when we were heartbroken. We...2025-03-3145 min

Grief HealsWhen Self-Protection Takes OverCourageous, We are living in a time where fear is being wielded to pull us apart—feeding the illusion that we are separate, that it’s us vs. them. But here’s the truth: We belong to each other. And love—real, courageous, unshakable love—asks us to remember that.I know what it’s like to pull away when I feel misunderstood, to stay quiet when I long to speak, to convince myself that holding back is safer than being fully seen. Self-protection happens automatically—it’s wired into me. Maybe you feel it too.I’m a...2025-03-1828 min

Grief HealsLove in a Time of FearWe’re living in a world that’s working overtime to convince us we’re separate. That we’re alone. That we should be afraid of each other.But I refuse to buy into that lie. And I know you do, too.That’s why this week’s episode of Grief Heals is about something radical: remembering that we belong to each other.Grief has been my greatest teacher in this. It has stripped away the illusion of individualism and shown me—without a doubt—that what happens to one of us, happens to a...2025-03-0325 min

Grief HealsFinding Connection in a Divided WorldThere’s something powerful in remembering that we all breathe the same air. And that’s really what this latest episode of Grief Heals is about—the love we find when we step into our grief, especially collective grief.Right now, there is so much division. So many lines drawn between “us” and “them.” And in that divide, grief is quietly doing its work—showing us what truly matters, revealing that we belong to each other.In this episode, I share a story about a road trip, a broken-down truck, and a simple act of kindness that re...2025-02-1731 min

Grief HealsThe Winds of Adversity: Comfort, Grief, and the Eternal Power of LoveReflecting on the death of his grandson, my friend shared this on facebook: Two years have passed since Jan 4th, and yet the shadow of that redwood, mighty and indifferent, still looms over my heart as if it fell but yesterday. Aeon—his name an echo of eternity, his spirit a flicker of divine light—was taken by the same earth that cradled him. A boy so full of wonder and possibility, his laughter seemed to carry the whispers of angels, and his eyes bore a brightness that spoke of a world yet to be e...2025-02-0323 min

Grief HealsUnmasking the Lie: Embracing Grief, Joy, and the Fullness of the Human ExperiencePerhaps isolation is an epidemic because we've been conditioned to think we are less than we are – that we and others don’t have the capacity to be with all that life brings. Love, loss, pain, and joy are all part of the human experience. But we’ve absorbed a lie that we and others can’t handle the complexity of life. This leads to hiding emotions, which keeps us segregated from ourselves and others. Isolation. I found out Chip died at midnight. By 7:00 am, 9 women were at my door ready to...2025-01-2728 min

Grief HealsGrief's Radical Invitation: Slowing Down to Uncover Love and GratitudeA sweet friend and client sent me, "The Hidden Messages of Water," by Masaru Emoto. The treasure I received from the author and water is Love and Gratitude https://a.co/d/bSAS7zQ This has me thinking about the radical invitation of grief. What if grief’s invitation is to Slow. Down. When I get slow. I mean slow enough to...2025-01-2023 min

Grief HealsGrief, Rest and Dreaming AwakeToday’s episode was inspired by a Christmas gift I received from my dear friend Michelle - The Nap Ministry's Rest Deck, created by Tricia Hersey. I explore how her entreaty to rest as a form of resistance against the "grind culture" connects with embracing grief to humanize humanity. I share how my experience of pushing away grief resonates with her assertion that grind culture is a collaboration between capitalism and white supremacy. And how grief’s sacred doorway is an invitation to life. Tricia's work reveals the beauty and liberation found...2025-01-1628 min

Grief Heals2025 - Circle of Life, I AM, and Cherished BelongingOKAY. However you are coming into the New Year —- WELCOME! Imagine getting to be where you are, how you are, exactly as you are – and welcoming all of you to this space. The happy, sad, good, bad – whatever concoction of duality you notice, what might it be like to practice welcoming all of your experience? You know what helps me practice welcoming all of my experience? I think of everything as moving around a circle. Ha! The Circle of Lif...2025-01-0527 min

Grief HealsInvesting in Loss for Personal ProfitHost Lisa Michelle Zega talks about the importance of embracing and investing in personal loss and grief as a path to growth and profit, both for the individual and one's broader ecosystem. In the course of this, Lisa reflects on her childhood experiences and the stories they have held onto and explores how letting go of these narratives and welcoming all parts of oneself can lead to greater compassion, connection, and wholeness. The episode emphasizes the value of self-reflection, self-hypnosis practices, and a curious, non-judgmental approach to one's own history and inner landscape. Questions...2024-12-0239 min

Grief HealsResilience in the Face of GriefIn this thought-provoking episode of Grief Heals, host Lisa Michelle Zega embarks on a profound exploration of the interconnectedness of all things. Drawing insights from the natural world, Zega delves into the intricate web of human systems and emotions, highlighting the ways in which grief, joy, and resilience are inextricably linked. Through reflections on brain development, the cycles of nature, and the power of physical and emotional resistance, Zega invites listeners to consider grief not as an isolated experience, but as a manifestation of the deep love that binds us all. Questions for Further...2024-11-2525 min

Grief HealsGrief, Witness, and the Celebration of Unique BrillianceIn this episode, Lisa Michelle Zega explores the themes of grief, personal growth, and the importance of being witnessed and celebrated for one's unique brilliance. She reflects on leading a workshop for individuals re-entering the workforce, where she was deeply moved by the profound wisdom and perspectives shared by the participants. She connects this experience to the broader idea that grief can stem from not being seen and heard in our full individuality, rather than being forced to conform to societal norms. The episode emphasizes the healing power of creating spaces where people can reconnect with their authentic selves...2024-11-1826 min

Grief HealsCollective GriefHost Lisa Michelle Zega leads a thoughtful and introspective discussion on the state of the United States and the human condition. Zega explores themes of unity, division, grief, and the need for collective healing and understanding. She reflects on the complex history of the country, the lasting impacts of systemic oppression, and the importance of expanding our capacity for empathy, compassion, and love. Zega draws connections between individual and collective experiences, highlighting how our internal states and unresolved traumas manifest externally. She emphasizes the power we have to change our own mindsets and states of being, in order to...2024-11-1136 min

Grief HealsNavigating Transition and TransformationLisa Michelle Zega explores the process of navigating life transitions and personal growth and in the process highlights the role of grief and the need to let go of idealized expectations. The importance of self-compassion and embracing one's human limitations is emphasized as part of the journey of expansion and transformation. The collaborative nature of this transformative work is also discussed. Underlying these ideas is the concept that expanding into one's true, divine nature involves a process of "death and rebirth." Questions for Further Reflection How can we cultivate self-compassion...2024-11-0428 min

Grief HealsReimagination In this episode, Lisa Michelle Zega explores the powerful role that self-shaming and reimagination can play in the grieving process. Lisa shares personal experiences and insights on how being present to our own suffering, rather than trying to undo the past, can open us up to deeper self-compassion and the ability to create new, enriching experiences. The discussion touches on the importance of embracing the messiness of life, allowing ourselves to fully feel our emotions, and using the power of reimagination to find closure and nourish new growth. Throughout, Lisa emphasizes the synergy between being present to ourselves and...2024-10-2925 min

Grief HealsHealing Wounds with Compassion In this thought-provoking conversation, Lisa Michelle Zega explores the profound connection between grief and love. Lisa delves into the idea that true healing requires us to be present to our own suffering, allowing love to enter and minister to our wounds. Through personal stories and reflections, Lisa unpacks how facing our pain with self-compassion can open the door to deeper relationships, forgiveness, and the ability to genuinely love ourselves and others. Lisa's discussion illuminates the transformative power that arises when we are willing to confront our grief, rather than avoid or resent it. Listeners are invited to consider how...2024-10-1440 min

Grief HealsReframing Grief as Love In this episode, Lisa Michelle Zega shares a profound perspective on the relationship between grief and love. Drawing insights from a course on Black history, Zega has come to see grief not as something to be feared, but as a patient, kind, and celebratory expression of the highest form of love. By reframing grief in this way, Zega suggests we can find healing, forgiveness, and a path to a new future, both individually and collectively. This thought-provoking exploration challenges listeners to reconsider their understanding of the grieving process and the transformative potential of embracing grief as love. ...2024-10-0727 min

Grief HealsOwning Your StoryIn this episode, host Lisa Michelle Zega takes us on a deeply personal journey as she navigates significant life transitions. From preparing to move to a new home in Texas to honoring what would have been her wedding anniversary with her late fiancé Chip, Lisa Michelle shares her raw and vulnerable experiences with remarkable openness. As she reflects on starting a new romantic relationship just months after Chip's passing, the emotional process of leaving her home of six years, and her ongoing commitment to supporting marginalized individuals, a powerful theme emerges - the transformative power of embracing one's grief a...2024-09-3024 min

Grief HealsOwning Your GriefIn this episode, Lisa Michelle Zega shares her personal journey through grief and loss, offering insights and strategies that can help listeners navigate their own experiences with grief. From the societal lack of space for loss to the importance of owning one's story, Lisa's candid and empowering narrative provides a roadmap for finding resilience and self-compassion in the face of life's most challenging moments. Questions for Further Reflection How can you create more space for grief and loss in your own life and community? What steps can you take to build a strong...2024-09-2340 min

Grief HealsAn Empty House, A Full Heart: Reflections on TransitionHost Lisa Michelle Zega navigates a pivotal life shift, grappling with the emotional weight of loss and uncertainty. She explores the shared vulnerability and grief that often accompany major transitions, drawing parallels to her role in guiding others through their own emotional journeys. The episode delves into the everyday impact of loss, the importance of emotional presence, and the interconnectedness of human experiences. Lisa underscores the transformative power of grief, which can foster deeper connections and love, ultimately inviting listeners to embrace community and shared healing. Key Points Navigating Loss: Lisa explores the emotional...2024-09-1628 min

Grief HealsHealing Ourselves and the LandIn an era where speed often overrides sensitivity, and technology often trumps togetherness, it is vital to pause and reflect on the fundamental elements that connect us—not just as individuals or communities, but as part of a larger, breathing world. Today, let's journey through a profound exploration of breath, body, and land, and how these elements intertwine with our experiences of suffering, healing, and ultimately, love. Host Lisa Michelle Zega discusses the connection between how we treat our bodies and the land we inhabit. She sees grief as a tool for acknowledging losses and bringing light into darkness. Th...2024-09-0920 min

Grief HealsHistorical Trauma and GriefHost Lisa Michelle Zega delves into the profound connection between historical trauma and personal grief. She explores how systemic injustices, such as slavery and genocide, have left a lasting impact on individuals and communities. Lisa argues that the unresolved wounds of the past can manifest as individual pain, leading to feelings of loss, disconnection, and despair. Lisa emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and addressing historical trauma as a crucial step in personal healing. She suggests that by understanding the collective pain of the past, individuals can better process their own grief and create a more compassionate and equitable society...2024-09-0236 min

Grief HealsSelf-Love, Grief and Wholeness Host Lisa Michelle Zega underscores the importance of being present and attentive to our own grief and losses, rather than rushing to “move on.” She introduces the “5 Gates of Grief” by Francis Weller, which cover various types of losses and unmet needs we all experience. Emphasizing the necessity of bringing loving attention to these unmet needs and unwitnessed griefs, she cautions against judging ourselves for not “getting over it” quickly. Lisa also explores how our culture often fails to provide space and support for the grieving process, leading to feelings of shame over ongoing pain. She advocates fo...2024-08-2634 min

Grief HealsHealing Through Pain and Loss Description In this episode of “Grief Heals,” Lisa Michelle Zega discusses the importance of addressing grief and pain instead of passing it on like a game of hot potato. She emphasizes the need for love, forgiveness, and nurturing to heal from loss. By witnessing and releasing our pain, we can prevent it from affecting others and move toward community wellness. The episode encourages listeners to embrace their emotions, particularly tears, as essential for cleansing and healing. Highlights -🕊️ Universal Pain: We play a game of hot potato with our grief, passing it on ins...2024-08-1928 min

Grief HealsEmbracing WholenessIn this episode of “Grief Heals,” host Lisa Michelle Zaga discusses the transformative power of grief, emphasizing that it invites us to embrace our wholeness and recognize all parts of ourselves. She explores personal experiences with anger, shame, and acceptance, illustrating how grief can lead to deeper connections and understanding within ourselves and our communities. The conversation highlights the importance of allowing our losses to be witnessed and loved, ultimately fostering healing and creativity. Highlights -🕊️ Grief Heals: Grief invites wholeness and acceptance of all parts of ourselves. Storytelling: Sharing our stori...2024-08-1234 min

Grief HealsGrief, the Self and Other PeopleHost Lisa Michelle Zega reflects on topics like self-love, the connection between grief and love, and the importance of allowing people to exist without the need for validation or labels. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Lisa explores how self-indulgence differs from self-love, the impact of past experiences on one’s present self, and the significance of nurturing one’s own pain and grief to find wholeness and healing. Key Insights The concept of self-love involves nurturing one’s pain and grief to find wholeness and healing. Seeking validation through others being wrong can hinder...2024-08-0538 min

Grief HealsRisk, Magic, LossLisa Michelle Zega delves into the themes of risk, magic, and loss, emphasizing the connection between grief and love as essential to the human experience. She discusses her personal journey with grief, societal pressures, and the transformative power of processing emotions in a healthy way. Links: https://amaratmacoaching.com https://ryankoriya.com https://www.simonegraceseol.com/come-home https://onelovepmp.orghttps://www.instagram.com/one_love_prison_meditation Join the movement! Subscribe, like and share! Navigate to Lisa's website: http://legityou.com/ 2024-07-2940 min

Grief HealsGrief TrianglesIn this episode of “Grief Heals,” host Lisa Michelle Zega introduces a cognitive framework inspired by Albert Bandura, exploring how grief connects to what we’ve absorbed from our environment and lineage. She emphasizes that grief is tied to love and that our experiences shape our emotional responses. Lisa encourages listeners to acknowledge their grief, give it love, and recognize the interconnectedness of their experiences, ultimately fostering healing and understanding. Highlights -💔 Cognitive Framework: Introduces the triangle model to understand grief. Absorbing Emotions: Highlights that we absorb emotional learning from our envir...2024-07-2227 min

Grief HealsMeet Me Where I AmIn this episode, Lisa shares her heart and present experiences with grief and wholeness, and asks the listener for interactive feedback. Brandon Cook Arousal Episode https:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arousal-is-the-soul-of-every-story-a-path/id1556564234?i=1000661248608Matt Kahn Forgiveness Quote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5KzMNxns3A Visit Lisa's website at http://legityou.com 2024-07-1525 min

Grief HealsTribute to Phillip DavidLisa shares a story about the recent death of the father of a neighbor's son, Phillip David, and how his story impacted her experience of grief and mourning. Check out Lisa's website: http://legityou.com/2024-07-0824 min

Grief HealsBetter Not BitterGrief acts as a distiller of reality, often leading us to see through some of the shoddy beliefs that we have been taught about who we are and how things work. In this episode, Lisa talks about Yusef Salaam, one of the Five who were falsely convicted and imprisoned in the case of a central park jogger who was assaulted and raped. She mentions his book, Bitter not Better: Living on Purpose in the Pursuit of Racial Justice as a springboard to talk about grief, disconnection, the difficulty of changing one's perspective, and how grief leads to insight and...2024-07-0126 min

Grief HealsBeing Present to Our Suffering & Saving LivesLisa talks about approaching suffering -- our own and that of others -- through being present, and how that impacts our lives and the lives of those around us. Show Notes: Street Life Book Link https://a.co/d/07kf5v9V Better Not Bitter Link https://a.co/d/0fU04Hx4 Aha Process for Bridges Out of Poverty https://a.co/d/07kf5v9V Ahaprocess.com Black Robes White Justice https://a.co/d/02BN04a5 2024-06-2438 min

Grief HealsLoving the Banished Parts of OurselvesLisa talks about not only loving what might be considered the unlovable, but also loving the parts of ourselves that we want to ignore, repress, banish or hide. Show notes: 108 Prayers -- https://youtu.be/jfOOux2KKyM?si=HH0qIUX3YmZlQwO_ Buddhist Ritual: 108 Prostrations -- https://youtu.be/ZmRCuJRJYuo?si=MWGemHlorM6wSonF 2024-06-1724 min

Grief HealsA Stranger on the RoadLisa evaluates an incident she experienced when a stranger approached her on the road and began to talk to her about his religious beliefs. She talks about her internal response, the response in her body, and how she seeks to integrate the incident with the experience of oneness.2024-06-1043 min

Grief HealsLife, Death, and InterconnectednessLisa shares her personal experiences with grief and reflects on the complexities of life and death. She highlights the importance of self-discovery and personal growth in navigating grief. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of all things and invites listeners to ponder the mysteries of existence. In her reflection on death and life. Show Notes: https://robbell.podbean.com/e/death-fists-feels/https://www.amazon.com/Loving-What-Revised-Questions-Change/dp/0593234510/ref=asc_df_0593234510/2024-06-0330 min

Grief HealsNo ApologiesLisa talk about living in a world where we do not have to apologize for our tears. 2024-05-2729 min

Grief HealsTrip to Eugene TributeLisa goes solo to talk about her trip to Eugene, Oregon and dedicates the episode to the people she met who work with the homeless there. She discusses ways to investigate and think about sensations in the body, as well as emotions and feelings. 2024-05-2131 min

Grief HealsMother's Day GriefLisa goes solo to talk about Mother's Day in relationship to grief.2024-05-1228 min

Grief HealsFundamentalism, Nondualism and GriefLisa and Eric have a conversation sparked by a short segment of an interview with philosopher, David Bently Hart, then discuss nondualism in relation to their fundamentalist pasts, as well as to grief. Join the Circle May 7. Navigate to http://legityou.com 2024-04-291h 04

Grief HealsRemembering MistyLisa remembers her sister, Misty, and shares her experiences with grief and healing through nature and community. She reflects on her own process of growth and reconnection, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion. She discusses how grief can lead to growth and how tshe has been working on growing her capacity for peace, rest, and joy. She shares stories about her sister, and how her legacy has impacted her life. 2024-04-1941 min

Grief HealsGrief & Ritual on Anniversaries of Loss Lisa goes solo on this episode to share her personal journey of grief and healing after her divorce, emphasizing the importance of reframing memories through different perspectives. She discusses the significance of personalized commemoration rituals in acknowledging and healing from grief. Lisa emphasizes the value of rituals in recognizing the present moment and the love that surrounds us, leading to a newfound appreciation for ourselves and the world around us. 2024-04-1128 min

Grief HealsWhat Does It Mean to Be Human?Lisa and Eric talk about their experiences in their effort to define or understand what it means to be human, given that the healing of the human person is finally expressed in the wholeness of one's humanity. In the course of their conversation, Eric and Lisa talk about a funeral and a person's range of influence; the dark night of the soul and St. Silouan of Athos's advice to "keep thy mind in hell, and despair not"; the importance of being with others in their grief; the metaphor of the acorn and the tree for being oneself; James Hollis...2024-04-0147 min

Grief HealsAll About LoveUsing bell hook's 2000 book, All About Love as a springboard, Eric and Lisa share their personal experiences with grief, love, and spirituality, grappling with the challenges of discussing these topics in a post-truth world. They explore the complexities of love, discussing how it is often misunderstood or misdefined in our culture. They also engage in a thought-provoking conversation about manipulation, interpersonal relationships, and the importance of self-awareness. Throughout the conversation, speakers emphasize the need to recognize and address emotions like shame and self-love in order to foster personal growth and healthy relationships. For more...2024-03-1932 min

Grief HealsMore on Jim Forest's Crooked LinesLisa and Eric go into further detail discussing Jim Forest's book, Writing Straight with Crooked Lines. They talk about some of Jim Forest's influences, his movement from Catholicism to Orthodoxy, and the impact he has had on them. 2024-03-1334 min

Grief HealsThe Wounds of RacismEric gives some feedback from our audience, including a personal clarification for his co-worker. Lisa talks about reading James Cone's The Cross and the Lynching Tree, and the conversation revolves around the image of woundedness, both the wounds of the oppressed and the oppressor, carried by grief, as an entrance into healing.2024-03-0522 min

Grief HealsThe Mystification of Love: bell hooksLisa and Eric discuss bell hooks's 2000 book, All About Love: New Visions with a focus on the mystification of love in a consumer society.2024-02-2522 min

Grief HealsSpirited AwayLisa and Eric talk about the 2003 anime, Spirited Away, written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki, animated by Studio Ghibli, and the movie's messages about loss, grief, community and divinity. 2024-02-2127 min

Grief HealsFrom Seashells to AuschwitzLisa and Eric begin this conversation about the relationship between grief and seeking peace asking idle questions about seashells and end it with a story about Auschwitz. In between, they mention and refer to Jim Forest, Dorothy Day, Thomas Merton, Thich Nhat Hanh, the Berrigan brothers and Saint Maria of Paris. 2024-02-1127 min

Grief HealsWriting Straight with Crooked LinesLisa talks about the book she is reading by the late Jim Forest, Writing Straight with Crooked Lines, and Eric reminiscences about how he met Jim, and their almost-thirty-year correspondence. To learn more about the work that Lisa does, navigate to her website at legityou.com 2024-02-0425 min

Grief HealsCultural Messages on Grief and HappinessEric and Lisa talk about cultural messages on suffering and grief, such as the notion that all suffering is to be avoided as much as possible, while pleasure should be pursued as the ultimate objective. Lisa's website: http://www.legityou.com/2024-01-2931 min

Grief HealsThe Crowded RoomLisa and Eric discuss the Apple TV series, The Crowded Room in the context of grief, love and being human. Mentioned in the podcast: Social Cognitive Theory Humanistic Psychology Ruby Paine's Bridges Out of Poverty To attend Lisa's online Healing Circle on February 6th, visit her website at Legit You, or contact her at lisamichelle@legityou.com #grief, #griefheals, #poverty, #commonroom, #loss, #suffering 2024-01-2321 min

Grief HealsGrief, Crime and PunishmentLisa talks about her new work with prisoners, and the conversation turns on the need for an awareness of loss and grief rather than punishment and violence as solutions to social problems. Find out more about how grief heals by visiting Lisa's website: Legit You 2024-01-1424 min

Grief HealsDeath of a Loved OneLisa and Eric discuss their personal experience of grief when loved ones die. Grief is sometimes beset with various obstacles; grief is the process of bringing love to the parts of us that are in pain. Lisa's website: Legit You 2024-01-0623 min

Grief HealsThe Experience of Grief: BlameLisa and Eric talk about some of their own experiences of grief, and the distinction between taking responsibility and blaming oneself for one's actions. Lisa's website: http://www.legityou.com Lisa can be reached at lisamichelle@legityou.com 2024-01-0125 min

Grief HealsGrief and ShameLisa and Eric talk about the experience of shame as an identity or status, and how it relates to grief. Lisa's website: http://legityou.com 2023-12-2325 min

Grief HealsGrief and Forgiveness (Redux)Lisa and Eric re-record an episode on forgiveness because of the poor sound quality in the former episode. We discuss what forgiveness is and is not, the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, and how forgiveness relates to grief.2023-12-2323 min

Grief HealsForgiveness and GriefLisa and Eric discuss the often-misunderstood concept of forgiveness and how it relates to the process of grief. Do we need to forgive, or can we just put a lid on it? What does forgiveness look like? Can we forgive those who have died? How does forgiveness impact the process of grieving and self-integration? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eric-simpson1/message 2023-12-1724 min

Grief HealsGates of Grief: Ancestral GriefLisa and Eric discuss the fifth gate in Francis Weller's Five Gates of Grief, Ancestral Grief. The discussion turns on how unprocessed grief can be inherited both personally and socially. Lisa's website: http://legityou.com/2023-12-0926 min

Grief HealsGates of Grief: What We Expected but Did Not ReceiveLisa and Eric discuss Gate 4 in Francis Weller's five gates of grief: what we expected but did not receive. In this course of this, they discuss expectations, judgement and shame in light of grief and loss. To find out more about Lisa's work, visit her website at http://legityou.com 2023-12-0131 min

Grief HealsDivine Grief: Does God Grieve?Taking a short diversion, Lisa and Eric forage into their shared evangelical past, as well as Eric's experience in Eastern Orthodoxy, to ask questions about God's transcendence and immanence, apophatic and cataphatic theology, and grief as a gateway to healing. In the course of this, they discuss intellect, Calvinism, and their personal experiences. To visit Lisa's website, navigate to http://legityou.com 2023-11-2626 min

Grief HealsGates of Grief: The Sorrows of the WorldLisa and Eric discuss the sorrows of the world as the third gate of grief according to Francis Weller. The conversation covers grief as love, a grief-phobic culture in the context of late capitalism, and a few reasons why people might be resistant to grief when suffering loss. If you would like more information about the work Lisa does, navigate to http://legityou.com 2023-11-1725 min

Grief HealsGates of Grief: Places That Did Not Receive LoveLisa and Eric discuss the second Gate of Grief according to Francis Weller, some consequences of neglect in childhood, and the power of attention.2023-11-1028 min

Grief HealsGates of Grief: Losing What You LoveLisa and Eric discuss the first Gate of Grief, that we inevitably lose all the people and things that we love. In the course of this, Lisa talks about grief as the arbiter of love, as well as a psychopomp, and how people tend to evade or downplay grief in a death-phobic and grief-phobic culture. Lisa's website: http://legityou.com 2023-11-0428 min

Grief HealsGrief is an InvitationLisa talks with Eric about ways to define grief in a consumerist society that negates the experience of loss and grief. The Five Gateways of Grief as explicated by Francis Weller is used as a springboard. The two discuss the experience of grief as it relates to capitalism, religion, derealization and how in contrast to these variables grief can be a doorway into authenticity.2023-10-2734 min

Grief HealsGrief Heals (Trailer)2023-10-2600 min

Holistic Money PodcastMoney is the root of all good with Lisa Michelle ZegaWelcome back to the Holistic Money Podcast! Today's episode features an exceptional guest, Lisa Michelle Zega, who I am thrilled to have on the show. Lisa Michelle and I met a few years ago, and now she is a member of the Holistic Money Program. Not only is she an amazing person, but she is also a life coach who helps Christian women process grief and heavy emotions. We'll discuss her money story, how she joined the program, and the positive changes she's made in her financial life. Let's dive into this exciting conversation about all things money with...2023-04-0638 min

Holistic Money PodcastMoney is the Root of All Good with Lisa Michelle ZegaWelcome back to the Holistic Money Podcast! Today's episode features an exceptional guest, Lisa Michelle Zega, who I am thrilled to have on the show. Lisa Michelle and I met a few years ago, and now she is a member of the Holistic Money Program. Not only is she an amazing person, but she is also a life coach who helps Christian women process grief and heavy emotions. We'll discuss her money story, how she joined the program, and the positive changes she's made in her financial life. Let's dive into this exciting conversation about all things money with...2023-04-0645 min

AnilujahIf Anything Happens I Love You (feat. Lisa Michelle Zega)We are starting off our third season of the podcast with a bit of a heavier subject than we expected. We discuss grief and all its elements in the Netflix short film If Anything Happens I Love You with our guest Lisa Michelle Zega. Lisa is runs a ministry that specializes in grief recovery and a whole host of other things._____________________________________________________________________________Follow us:InstagramFacebookYouTubeTIkTok 2023-02-0341 min