Holding Space On The Mountain
It's a place where we talk about grief, growth, and mental health.
Episodes
33 episodes
Talking to Your Deceased Loved Ones
A gentle conversation about the healing power of continuing our bond with loved ones after death. In this episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, we explore how talking to those we’ve lost can become a meaningful ritual of love, reme...
Climbing The Mountain of Self Compassion
This episode explores how self-compassion transforms grief and mental health, highlighting the dangers of comparison and offering clinical insights, practical tools, and real-life stories for authentic healing.
Ambiguous Loss
In this episode of Holding Space On the Mountain, we journey again into the world of ambiguous loss—a form of grief that arises when closure is impossible, relationships are changed, or loved ones are physically or emotionally absent. Through s...
The Inner Critic--Part II
In this episode of Holding Space On the Mountain, we explore the inner critic—where it comes from, why it develops, and how it shapes the way we see ourselves. Blending psychology, attachment theory, and real-life tools, this conversat...
The Quiet Weight of the Scroll
In this reflective episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, we explore the emotional impact of social media—how it shapes our mental health, influences our relationships, and quietly pulls us into cycles like doomscrolling. Together, ...
Why The Final Words In Therapy Matter
In therapy, something interesting often happens—the most important truth comes out in the final moments of the session. In this episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, we explore why the things people say right before walking out the...
When The One Who Anchored You Is Gone
Grief isn’t just missing someone — it’s losing the attachment that made the world feel safe. In this episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, we talk about what happens when an attachment is severed, why the nervous system reacts the wa...
"You're only responsible for yourself."---Myths and Truths.
That phrase sounds empowering—but is it always healthy? From an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) lens, this episode unpacks how “you’re only responsible for yourself” is often misunderstood, misused, and sometimes harmful in relationships. We ...
Unpacking Memories
Drawing parallels between moving and grief, Amber explores how we carry memories with us, honor those we’ve lost, and create spaces that hold both sadness and joy. Tune in for reflection, gentle guidance, and an invitation to hold space for you...
Christmas, Grief, and The Year of Firsts
Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time of the year—but for those who are grieving, it can also be one of the hardest. In this episode, Amber shares vulnerably about her first Christmas without her Grandma and Grandpa Sirstad, w...
Understanding Seasonal Depression
An informative conversation about Seasonal Affective Disorder—why it happens, how it impacts mood and energy, and practical ways to find light in the darker months. This episode offers compassionate insight, evidence-based strategies, and hope ...
Holding Grief With Gentleness on Thanksgiving
A gentle Thanksgiving episode exploring the meaning of the empty chair—how grief shows up at the table and how we can honor love, memory, and our own emotional pace today. A soft, reflective space for anyone missing someone this holiday.
Holding Space For Grief On The Mountain
Grief changes us. This episode offers a soft place to land as we explore loss, love, and the slow work of finding our footing again.
When Loss Has No Clear Ending
In this episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, we explore ambiguous grief — the kind of loss that doesn’t have a clear ending or closure. Whether it’s the fading presence of a loved one through illness, a relationship that ended wit...
Restoring the Caregiver's Soul
Caregivers often give endlessly — until there’s nothing left to give. In this episode, Amber explores how chronic caregiving impacts the mind, body, and spirit, and how to find renewal through rest, boundaries, and community. A compassionate co...
Pushing Yourself Without Crushing Yourself
In this episode of Holding Space on The Mountain, Amber explores how to navigate life’s hard days with both perseverance and compassion. She shares practical strategies for moving forward—even when everything feels overwhelming—while e...
The Layers of Loss
Explore the complexity of grief in this episode of Holding Space on the Mountain. We discuss the emotional, physical, and non-linear nature of loss, how it intersects with mental health, and practical ways to navigate grief while findi...
Understanding The Nervous System
In this episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, Amber starts to explore how the nervous system shapes our emotions, reactions, and healing. Learn how stress, trauma, and grief impact your body’s rhythms — and discover gentle, practic...
Losing Vision and Finding Strength
In this moving episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, Amber sits down with her dear friend, Letea, to talk about her journey of losing vision — a diagnosis she received in her early teens after first noticing changes at age 11. Toge...
The Power of Acceptance
In this episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, Amber opens the door to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) — a mindful, compassionate approach to emotional healing. Learn how acceptance isn’t giving up, but rather making space f...
Understanding ADHD with Compassion
In this episode, we start to explore what ADHD really is — beyond the stereotypes. From how it affects attention, emotion, and daily life, to how we can show ourselves (and others) more compassion, this short episode brings clarity and hope to ...
The Healing Power of Sleep
In this episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, we explore the quiet, restorative power of sleep — and why rest is essential for healing both body and mind. When we’re grieving, anxious, or overwhelmed, it can be hard to slow down, b...
Introduction to Attachments
In this episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, we explore how early connections shape the way we love, trust, and relate to others through the lens of attachment styles.