Today, we're getting an update on the guest of our most downloaded episode. Two years ago, Andrew, shared his heart-wrenching story of losing his wife to suicide while navigating life as a single father to his then 4-year-old son. We're catching up to see how his journey of grief and recovery has evolved, and how he's building a beautiful new chapter. You'll want to share this episode with anyone who might benefit from hearing Andrew's story of resilience and hope.In This Episode We Cover:-Healing Differences: Andrew shares his insights into how his healing process differs significantly from his son's, highlighting the delicate dance of what is his own grief versus his son's.-The Pool of Grief: We revisit one of my favorite metaphors, the "pool of grief".-Building a Healing Environment: Andrew and his current wife, Alexis, have intentionally created an environment that fosters emotional awareness and healing. He shares practical strategies and insights into their approach.-The Necessity of Revisiting the Past: Andrew offers a powerful perspective on why revisiting past trauma and life-altering circumstances is crucial for healthy forward movement and emphasizes the dangers of minimizing or ignoring these experiences.-Finally; the "What is Happening?!"Segment: We lighten the mood with a funny story from Andrew's son.Thank you for joining us on this deeply personal and inspiring journey with Andrew. We hope his story offers comfort and hope to anyone navigating their own path of grief and recovery.Helpful Links:Andrew's Original Episode Part 1-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e7-resilience-and-recovery-in-the-wake-of/id1663015428?i=1000602036969Andrew's Original Episode Part 2-https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e8-resilience-and-recovery-in-the-wake-of/id1663015428?i=1000604090909EMDR Explained-https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a form of psychotherapy designed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions related to traumatic experiences. How EMDR Works: EMDR involves the patient focusing on a traumatic memory while engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as: Eye movements, Tapping on opposite sides of the body, and Alternating sounds in the two ears. This stimulation is believed to help the brain process and desensitize the traumatic memory, reducing its emotional impact and distress. Benefits of EMDR: EMDR has been shown to be an effective treatment for PTSD, reducing symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and avoidance. It may also be beneficial for other mental health conditions, such as: Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and Chronic pain. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline-https://988lifeline.org/*If you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors please call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline- 988

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