The Reclamation

Episode 20: Grief: The Sacred Ache That Transforms Us

Paula Collins Episode 20

In this powerful and intimate episode, Paula explores the sacredness of grief — not as a weakness, but as a doorway to transformation. She shares her personal stories of loss and how grief became a spiritual teacher in her life. If you’re navigating any kind of grief — the loss of a loved one, a life you once had, a version of yourself — this episode is a tender balm for your soul. You'll leave feeling less alone, more validated, and empowered to walk the grief journey with grace.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why grief is not something to “get over”
  • How grief manifests in body, mind, and spirit
  • Paula’s personal story of loss and transformation
  • How to honor your grief through presence, ritual, and tenderness
  • A message of hope for the grieving heart

Journal Prompts:

  1. What grief am I carrying that I haven’t yet given myself permission to fully feel?
  2. How does grief live in my body — and what might it need from me right now?
  3. What have I lost that I am still trying to hold onto — and what might it look like to release with love?
  4. What has grief taught me about life, love, and who I really am?
  5. If I could speak directly to my grief, what would I say? And what might grief say back?

Takeaway Reminder:
Your grief is not a flaw. It is a form of deep, divine love. Let it move through you, and it will become part of your healing.