How To Deal With Grief and Trauma

By: Nathalie Himmelrich
  • Summary

  • You can't go through life without experiencing loss and trauma the question is how do we deal and live with the grief and pain? Join Nathalie Himmelrich, grief expert and author, talking to people who have experienced grief and trauma first-hand. If you want to be inspired by others who traveled through their grief and trauma, found that healing is possible, and came out the other end knowing they can survive and thrive in life after loss. For more info: www.nathaliehimmelrich.com
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Episodes
  • 95 Meghan R Jarvis | The Essential Questions About Grief, Loss and Trauma
    Jan 13 2025

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    HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich.
    Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you!

    For more information, please visit Nathalie’s website, join the podcast’s Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.

    About this week’s episode

    This week, I’m speaking with Meghan R. Jarvis again, who was a guest in seasons four and five. We speak the same professional language and, together, discuss the intersection of grief and trauma.

    Meghan just published another book called Can Anyone Tell Me? Essential Questions about Grief and Loss offers hopeful lessons on loss informed by rigorous neuroscience and biophysical science, communicated to readers in manageable, understandable bites and profound real-world stories.

    About this week’s guest

    Meghan Riordan Jarvis, MA, LCSW, is an author, podcast host, TEDx Speaker, and psychotherapist specializing in trauma, grief, and loss. After experiencing PTSD following the deaths of both of her parents within two years of each other, Meghan began speaking on a larger scale about the importance of understanding grief and supporting grievers. Founder of Tacking Point Partners, Meghan, and her team consult regularly with companies addressing grief in the workplace. Meghan’s “Grief is My Side Hustle” platform includes her popular podcast of the same name, her blog, and her free grief writing workshop “Grief Mates.”

    Meghan’s links: Website | Instagram

    Resources mentioned in this episode

    Other episodes with Meghan:

    • S4 E41 How a Therapist Deals With Grief and Trauma
    • S5 E49 Review of Trauma and Grief Modalities

    Support the show

    Find support:

    • Transforming Your Grief Course

    Support the show:

    • Become a supporter of the show! Starting at $3/month
    • Join Facebook Group - Grief and Trauma Support Network
    • Download the FREE grief resource eBook
    • Book a Discovery Call
    • Leave a review

    Follow on socials:

    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Website
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    44 mins
  • 94 Rachel Tenpenny McGonigle | Managing the Holidays While Dealing With Grief and Trauma
    Dec 16 2024

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    HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich.
    Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you!

    For more information, please visit Nathalie’s website, join the podcast’s Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.

    About this week’s episode

    As the holiday season approaches, emotions around grief and trauma can intensify, especially during family gatherings. Tune into this episode with one of our favourite guests on the podcast, Rachel Tenpenny McGonigle (E1, E50 and E88) to gain insights into dealing with grief and trauma and explore effective ways to manage Christmas and grief. We will delve into how to navigate family gatherings when you as a member are dealing with recent loss and/or trauma.

    We aim to offer a safe space where you as the listener can find solace, learn, and empower yourself through shared experiences and professional guidance.

    About this week’s guest

    Helping people through grief is Rachel’s passion. After her twin baby daughters Aubrey and Ellie died in 2008, she made a promise to them that she’d learn how to heal after loss and share what she learned with everyone who wants to heal too. Rachel has spent over a decade making good on her promise and has helped hundreds of clients build a meaningful and purposeful life after loss.

    Find out more on Rachel’s website: thegriefgal.com

    Resources mentioned in this episode

    Other episodes with Rachel:

    • S1 E1 Why and How Healing Is Possible
    • S5 E50 Cultivating Healing Versus Coping Mechanism
    • S9 E88 Grieving Parents 10 Years Later


    Support the show

    Find support:

    • Transforming Your Grief Course

    Support the show:

    • Become a supporter of the show! Starting at $3/month
    • Join Facebook Group - Grief and Trauma Support Network
    • Download the FREE grief resource eBook
    • Book a Discovery Call
    • Leave a review

    Follow on socials:

    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Website
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    48 mins
  • 93 Alexa Bigwarfe | Grieving Parents 10 Years Later
    Dec 9 2024

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    HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich.
    Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast. Thank you!

    For more information, please visit Nathalie’s website, join the podcast’s Instagram page, and subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.

    About this week’s episode

    Welcome to a special series of podcast episodes in honor of the 10th anniversary of my first book, Grieving Parents: Surviving Loss as a Couple, published in 2014. To mark this milestone, I’m reconnecting with the same parents I initially interviewed for the book, offering a unique opportunity to revisit their stories and gain a deeper understanding of their journeys—now, with the perspective of a decade.
    The month of October was Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, this series is dedicated to showcasing how grieving parents have coped with their loss and trauma over the years. These episodes aim to offer a long-term view of life after the loss of a pregnancy or infant, providing comfort, insight and hope to those who may still be navigating their grief.
    Additionally, I’m excited to offer Healing Steps, my audio course, at 25% off. I decided to extend this offer for another two months until the end of December. Use the coupon code HSOCT24 to access the course and begin your journey toward healing.

    About this week’s guest

    Alexa Bigwarte is Kathryn’s mother.
    Here is what Alexa shared in response to the biggest things that have changed about your grief over the 10 years: “Everything. My loss was relatively new when we first talked, now it's been almost 13 years. I see grief through a different lens. It's not raw anymore; my focus is completely on healing and continuing to heal, not staying stuck in the pain.”

    Alexa Bigwarfe is an author, speaker, publishing consultant, and community builder. Her writing career began after her infant daughter passed away at two days old, and she turned to writing for healing. Her first book, Sunshine After the Storm, A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother, has helped thousands of grieving mothers. Her most recent tool for grieving mothers, Sisterhood of the Healing Hearts: Permission to Thrive, A 6-Month Guided Journal for G

    Support the show

    Find support:

    • Transforming Your Grief Course

    Support the show:

    • Become a supporter of the show! Starting at $3/month
    • Join Facebook Group - Grief and Trauma Support Network
    • Download the FREE grief resource eBook
    • Book a Discovery Call
    • Leave a review

    Follow on socials:

    • Instagram
    • Facebook
    • Website
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    49 mins

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