Growth from Grief
Grief is something we all experience; it's the natural reaction to loss. Grief is individual, and can be different for each loss you have.
Grieving is also something most people don't want to talk about! Well, we talk all about it here - the hard stuff but also the light stuff too.
We'll explore tools and techniques like yoga, meditation, ritual, journaling and more so you can begin to move from grief pain, heal, discover joy again and grow from your grief.
Episodes
72 episodes
Time Alone Doesn't Heal - What You Do With Time Matters
In this episode of Growth from Grief, Susan explores the familiar phrase “Time heals all wounds” and shares why, in her experience, healing after loss takes more than time alone. Using the analogy of recovering from a broken bon...
Holding Grief, Awakening Energy: A Conversation for Widows
In this heartfelt and insightful conversation, Sue sits down with a dear friend and fellow yoga teacher, Mary Mullin to explore her unique work supporting widows through Kundalini yoga and grief.
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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Trusting the Rhythm of Grief
In this episode of Growth from Grief, I reflect on the phrase “one step forward, two steps back” through the lens of Spring, a simple dance step, and the grief journey. As nature shifts between warmth and cold, we’re reminded that heal...
Lessons I've Learned From Listening
Susan returns to her podcast "Growth From Grief" after a break and discusses the importance of listening to oneself, particularly for those experiencing grief. She emphasizes that her podcast is a safe space for listeners who are newly bereaved...
The Body Remembers: Somatic Signs of Seasonal Grief
SummaryIn this episode of Growth from Grief, Susan Andersen explores the somatic signs of seasonal grief, emphasizing how our bodies respond to grief during the changing seasons. She discusses the physical symptoms associated with...
Creating Safe Havens for Grieving Families: A Conversation with Erin Nelson
SummaryIn this episode of Growth from Grief, Erin Nelson, the executive director of Jessica's House, shares her personal journey through grief after losing her husband, mother, and son and how these experiences led to the creation...
Gratitude and Grieving
SummaryIn this conversation, Susan Andersen explores the intricate relationship between gratitude and pain, emphasizing that while gratitude can serve as a bridge to hope, it is often misinterpreted in our culture as a remedy for ...
The Strength of Love: Healing After Trauma and Loss
SummaryIn this episode of Growth from Grief, Jenny Brandemuehl, the author of
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Remembering Our Loved Ones – A Day of Remembrance
SummaryIn this episode, Susan Andersen discusses the importance of creating personal rituals for remembrance and how these practices can help in the grieving process. She emphasizes that remembrance can happen at any time, not just o...
Finding Life After Loss: Conversations on Growing through Grief
SummaryIn this episode of Growth from Grief, Susan Andersen speaks with Reverend Krysia Burnham, a hospice chaplain, about her journey from journalism to chaplaincy, the importance of grief support, and the role of hospice care. They...
Food, Memory, and Healing: A Grief Journey
Summary: In this episode of Growth from Grief, host Susan Andersen discusses the challenges of celebrating birthdays and anniversaries after the loss of a loved one. She shares her personal experiences of navigating grief, pa...
Restorative Stillness: Why Restorative Yoga Heals a Grieving Heart
SummaryIn this episode of Growth from Grief, host Susan Andersen discusses the journey of healing from grief through restorative yoga. She emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to rest and the exhaustion that often accompanie...
The Unspoken Side of Grief: What We Don't Say Out Loud
Summary:In this episode of Growth from Grief, Susan Andersen, a grief guide and yoga teacher, explores the complex emotions associated with grief and loss. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging unspoken thoughts and feeli...
Anchors In The Day: How Routine Can Hold Us In Grief
Summary:In this episode of Growth from Grief, Susan Andersen discusses the importance of routine and gentle rhythms in navigating the journey of grief. She emphasizes the need for supportive structures that can help individuals co...
Building a Grief Sensitive Community - with Dr. Kim Mead-Walters
SummaryIn this episode of Growth from Grief, Dr. Kim Mead-Walters, the Executive Director of Sharing Kindness, shares her personal journey following the loss of her son to suicide and how it led to the creation of Sharing Kindnes...
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Grief & The Body: What Your Physical Self is Trying to Tell You
Summary:In this episode of Growth from Grief, Susan Andersen explores the intricate relationship between grief and the body. She emphasizes that grief is not just an emotional experience but also manifests physically, affecting ou...
Honoring Loss & Raising Awareness: Jill’s Journey of Healing
SummaryIn recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, this episode of Growth from Grief shares the deeply moving story ofJill Maiorana. She shares her profound jou...
Walking Lightly - Embracing the End of Summer
SummaryIn this episode of Growth from Grief, Susan Andersen invites listeners to embrace the end of summer by walking lightly through their days, even while carrying heavy emotional loads. She emphasizes the importance of being pr...
Gold Scars: Healing Through Grief and Vulnerability With Sylvia Moore Meyers
Summary:In this episode of the Growth from Grief podcast, host Sue Andersen speaks with Sylvia Moore Myers, author of 'Gold Scars', about her journey through grief and trauma after the loss of her son. Sylvia shares her insights o...
The Seasons of Grief: Releasing the Heat of Summer
In this episode of Growth from Grief, Susan Andersen explores a cyclical perspective on grief, contrasting it with the traditional linear model. She emphasizes the importance of understanding grief through the lens of seasons, particularly focu...
Book Review: The Grieving Brain by Mary-Frances O'Connor, PhD
Summary:In this episode of Growth from Grief, host Susan Andersen reviews key insights from the book 'The Grieving Brain' by Mary Frances O'Connor. In the book Dr O'Connor explores the neuroscience behind grief, highl...
Navigating the Layers of Loss: With Teresa Quinn, LCSW
SummaryIn this episode of the Growth from Grief podcast, host Susan Andersen speaks with Teresa Quinn, a licensed clinical social worker specializing in grief, trauma, and chronic illness. They explore the intersection of grief an...
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Happy 1st Birthday "Growth From Grief" Podcast
In this special episode, Susan Andersen celebrates the one-year anniversary of her podcast, reflecting on the journey of creating 50 episodes. She shares insights on the challenges and successes of podcasting, highlights memorable episodes that...
Navigating Grief With Levity & Love - A Conversation with Howard Miller
SummaryIn this episode of Growth from Grief, host Sue Andersen speaks with Howard Miller about his experiences caring for aging parents and the emotional complexities that arise during this journey. They discuss the themes of anti...
