Episode 2: Navigating Grief: A Journey from Loss to Healing

07/10/2025 58 min
Episode 2: Navigating Grief: A Journey from Loss to Healing

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This episode of the Life Vision Lab podcast, hosted by Shwetha, explores the multifaceted nature of grief and its impact on individuals. Featuring guest Andrea Skitch, the discussion expands beyond traditional concepts of grief related to death or divorce to include everyday transitions such as job changes, moving cities, and ending friendships. The conversation delves into how grief affects the nervous system, differentiates between normal and traumatic grief, and provides practical tools to navigate through it. Techniques such as EMDR therapy, Kundalini yoga, and bilateral tapping are highlighted as methods to process grief. Andrea shares personal stories and insights, emphasizing the importance of emotional awareness, self-compassion, and the role of physical sensations in the grieving process.Navigating Grief with Compassion and ClarityIn the second episode of the Life Vision Lab podcast, host Shwetha welcomes back Andrea to explore the multifaceted nature of grief. The episode delves into how grief extends beyond major life events like death or divorce to include everyday transitions such as moving cities or ending relationships. Andrea discusses the emotional and physiological impacts of grief, distinguishing between normal and traumatic grief, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and processing these feelings. Practical tools such as EMDR therapy, Kundalini yoga, bilateral tapping, and self-soothing techniques like havening are introduced to help individuals manage and process their grief. The episode also touches on the cultural discomfort surrounding grief and the need to create supportive environments for those grieving. Additionally, it explores the potential of maintaining connections with deceased loved ones and the scientific and intuitive aspects of these experiences. Through this conversation, listeners gain insights into the holistic approach to grieving and the importance of compassion and self-awareness in healing.If you want to connect with Andrea, you can go to her website, http://www.andreaskitch.com/You can discover two powerful tools for moving through difficult emotions with ease at http://www.andreaskitch.com/gifts00:00 Welcome to the Life Vision Lab Podcast00:28 Understanding Grief Beyond Bereavement01:36 Recognizing and Navigating Different Forms of Grief02:34 The Physical and Emotional Impact of Grief03:05 Stages and Personal Experiences of Grief06:18 Supporting Others Through Grief11:40 Therapeutic Approaches to Grief13:48 Personal Stories and Healing Practices26:29 Early Signs of Sensitivity and Health Issues27:16 The Healing Journey Begins28:02 Processing and Alchemizing Negative Experiences32:26 The Power of Affirmations and Bilateral Tapping34:26 Understanding and Processing Grief41:46 Connecting with Loved Ones After They Pass52:23 Exploring the Concept of Past Lives and DNA Imprints56:09 Final Thoughts and Tools for Healing✨ Connect with LifeVision Lab Website: www.lifevisionlablvl.com Instagram: @thelifevisionlab YouTube: LifeVision Lab Channel ☕ Support the Podcast & Explore Rituals Shop LifeVision Lab Ritual Kits, teas, scented candles, ritual cards and journals: Shop Now 🎙 Share the Love If you enjoyed this episode, please rate & review on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or Spotify — it helps more people discover the show.