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Why does the holiday season feel so challenging after loss, and what can you do to have an easier, more present experience at this time of year, even if youâre navigating grief?
Learn the three ways you might be making the holidays harder than they need to be, and my top tips for creating the experience you want to have.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/291
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From the emotional volatility and disruption to our sense of self to the challenges we might face in our relationships, I explore what Inside Out 2 teaches us about navigating the messy, non-linear path of grief.
Hear my insights from Inside Out 2 which I hope will change the way you view your grief journey. Learn how grief presents an opportunity to redefine who we are and what matters most to us.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/290
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I explore the profound lessons about grief, sadness, and joy from the beloved Disney Pixar movie, Inside Out, and share how they mirror our own experiences with loss and grief. Learn valuable insights about allowing our emotions to work together, rather than forcing one to dominate.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/289
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Have you ever shared something difficult about your grief, only to have someone respond with a dismissive comment like, âThey're in a better placeâ or, âAt least you had the years you had together?â This instinct to fix or "right" a situation is known as the righting reflex. Itâs a common response to seeing someone in pain thatâs usually well-intentioned⊠but it doesnât feel good.
I explore the concept of the righting reflex, how it shows up in our interactions with others and ourselves, and strategies for responding to it in a way that honors our feelings and needs.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/288
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I sit down with my client, Amy Krill, who shares her story of love, loss, and resilience after the unexpected passing of her husband four years ago. Hear Amyâs journey of embracing grief wholly, making bold decisions, and ultimately creating a life she loves on the other side of tragedy.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/287
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I share a powerful philosophy that has transformed my approach to personal growth and decision-making: we learn by doing.
Hear examples of how learning by doing can help you navigate this chapter with greater ease and resilience, and how to apply this mindset to your journey as a widow to create the life you desire.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/286
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Are you dreading the holidays as a widow? Do certain sights, smells, or sounds trigger painful memories and emotions during this festive season?
The holidays can be an incredibly challenging time when you're grieving the loss of a loved one, but being prepared and having a plan can make the experience more manageable. I explore practical strategies for handling holiday triggers with more ease and grace, and share tips for creating your personalized holiday resilience plan.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/285
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Do you ever feel pressured to find a romantic partner in order to be truly happy? What if being single was actually an opportunity to build a rich, fulfilling life on your own terms? I talk with Meghan Keane, founder of NPR's Life Kit podcast, about her new book Party of One: Be Your Own Best Life Partner.
Meghan shares her personal journey of losing her father at a young age and supporting her widowed mother, how societal expectations around marriage and partnership have evolved over time, and why it's important to prioritize all types of love and connection in our lives.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/284
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Are you holding on to your late partnerâs belongings, unsure of when or how to let them go? Itâs a tricky balance isnât it - the desire to keep their memory close while also wanting to move forward, or maybe you simply arenât ready to begin thinking about the future yet.
Explore why releasing your partner's belongings after a loss can be so difficult. Hear a helpful reframe for this struggle that can guide you in determining whether you're honoring your loved one or simply holding on, along with a reminder that there is no right or wrong timeline for this process.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/283
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From the Industrial Revolution to the modern-day superwoman ideal, women in grief especially have internalized the belief that our worth is tied to our output, but at what cost?
Learn how the pressure to be productive can be harmful during grief. You'll also explore questions to help you examine your current relationship with productivity, allowing you to redefine success and give yourself permission to rest and feel.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/282
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Have you ever felt that deep ache or yearning after losing your person? While itâs a normal part of the grieving process, our minds often make the presence of this ache mean something negative about ourselves or our grief.
Hear why you feel this ache in the first place, why itâs not a problem to solve, and how to rethink the ache so you can begin moving towards the experience you want to have.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/281
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Jenny Douglas is an amazing widow who has been through the trenches of grief and come out the other side. We discuss how Jenny rebuilt her life and rediscovered joy, even in the midst of sadness, and why investing in yourself is one of the best things you can do for your well-being.
Jenny shares her powerful story of love, loss, and finding herself again after her husband John passed away.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/280
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Have you ever considered that widowhood could be a doorway to a more intentional life? It's not about loving that our person died, but about using this experience as an opportunity for growth and change, only if you want it.
Hear how the loss of your person can bring up both new and long-standing struggles, and how widowhood can serve as an invitation to rewire our brains and change patterns that no longer serve us.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/279
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When empty nesting meets widowhood, you can expect to experience complex emotions. This unique combination of life transitions can feel like a double whammy, leaving you disoriented, lonely, and unsure of your identity.
Explore six key challenges that arise when empty nesting and widowhood collide, and learn what you can do about the compounded sense of loneliness and the struggle of rebuilding routines during this identity shift.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/278
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Those automatic, habitual first thoughts you have in grief might not be particularly kind or useful, but the good news is that with awareness, you can choose subsequent thoughts that move you closer to the life you want.
Learn how to be on the lookout for unhelpful first thoughts, and to explore examples of choosing second or even third thoughts that will allow you to see different possibilities.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/277
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18 months ago, Helen Tanner was widowed after her husband Philip died unexpectedly following a short illness. In this episode, Helen shares her raw experience of becoming a widow at 43 years old, and how sheâs navigating her grief as a doctor and mother of two.
Hear how Helenâs medical training left her ill-equipped to handle her grief, how she has helped her young boys process their anger and sadness in healthy ways, and the unexpected gifts that have emerged since her husband passed.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/276
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One of the most essential ingredients to loving life again, yet one of the least talked about, is your belief in your inherent worthiness. Even if itâs unconscious, if you donât believe youâre worthy of loving life again, you will keep repelling it.
Learn how your long-held limiting beliefs may be blocking your path forward and how to cultivate a deep knowing that your worth is fully intact.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/275
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Hugoâs death happened in such a way that, within a matter of hours, the rug had been ripped right out from underneath me, and he was gone. While you might not have the same story, I know that sense of powerlessness is a shared experience, no matter how your person died.
Learn why the desire for control and power is normal, examples of how this might be manifesting in your life, and how to make peace with the feeling of powerlessness.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/274
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Losing a loved one leaves us feeling like weâre at the effect of circumstances in life we didnât and would never ask for. While we canât change the significant loss we experience in grief, we can intentionally choose our internal experience of how we respond to life.
Learn why choosing helpful thoughts in grief matters, how the intentional thoughts you choose can shape your grief experience, and a list of helpful thoughts I encourage you to borrow.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/273
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How do you allow yourself space to grieve without fighting your feelings? This is something my Mom Goes On client, Berit Van Neste, had to learn when she lost her husband, Roy, to dementia and began slowly putting the pieces of her life back together.
Berit shares her journey through love, loss, and finding herself again, and the surprising lessons sheâs learned about navigating grief.
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/272
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