Grief’s Impact on our Physical and Emotional Health with Natasha Smith

In our latest episode, I had a profound conversation with Natasha Smith, author of "Can You Just Sit with Me?"

We delve into the complex journey of grief beyond death — the loss of life's comforts, changes, and unspoken pains. Tasha bravely unpacks how grief can lead to emotional eating and allows us to see the invisible burdens we carry.

We explore the importance of finding a sacred space to honor our grief and discuss compassionate ways to support others in their sorrow. It's a necessary dialogue for healing, understanding, and true connection. Tune in to episode 12 to sit with us as we share insights on grieving with grace.

 

00:00 Ignored grief for 30 years, wrote book.

03:09 2020 pushed us to confront toxic emotions.

07:31 Realizing grief is not just about crying.

12:37 Miscarriage and stillbirth bring invisible yet devastating grief.

15:41 Grief causes a range of overwhelming emotions.

18:50 Be mindful of emotional eating for health.

20:00 Unaware of grieving? Emotional eating may signal it.

24:10 Invisible grief is often shamed and silent.

28:52 Book helps with grief, how to help.

32:04 Be mindful of starting sentences with "at least."

34:53 Praise for book on body's communication and grief.

36:52 Goodbye, leave review, email for gift.

 

More About Natasha:

Natasha Smith is a wife, mom, and NC native. She is a writer, speaker, and podcaster, who shares stories on faith, family, and grief. She has inspired others through her writing for over 12 years. Her work has appeared in Guideposts and Focus on the Family print publications. And Her View From Home, TODAY Parents, Pray with Confidence, and other e-publications. She is a grief advocate and author of her new book Can You Just Sit With Me? 

• Find her online & sign up for her upcoming book club Here 
• Check out her Podcast Here
• Get more info on her book, "Just Sit With Me", and purchase Here
• Find her on Instagram
• Find her on FaceBook

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