Grief is a Sneaky Bitch
Lisa Keefauver, MSW
Suzy Hopkins & Hallie Bateman | What To Do When You Get Dumped
MAY 20, 202572 MIN
Suzy Hopkins & Hallie Bateman | What To Do When You Get Dumped
MAY 20, 202572 MIN
Description
<p>In this episode of the Grief is a Sneaky Bitch podcast, host Lisa Keefauver welcomes mother-daughter duo Suzy Hopkins and Hallie Bateman to discuss their new book, 'What to Do When You Get Dumped.' Suzy’s world fell apart when just a few weeks shy of her retirement, her husband of more than 30 years announced he was leaving her. Relying on her skills as a journalist, she set out to understand what other people did to move forward in the wake of this particular type of loss. With creativity, grit, talent, and humor, Suzy and her daughter Hallie joined forces for a second time to create a graphic book that helps us feel seen and understood in the grief that comes from being dumped.</p><p> </p><h2><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></h2><p> </p><p>· Family dynamics play a significant role in how we process grief.</p><p>· Writing can be a powerful tool for processing grief.</p><p>· Humor can help navigate the darkness of grief. mor can coexist with grief and provide relief.</p><p>· Creative expression can be a powerful tool for processing grief.</p><p>· Art allows for a cathartic exploration of emotions.</p><p>· Self-compassion is crucial in the healing journey.</p><p>· Setting boundaries is essential for personal healing.</p><p>· Witnessing a loved one's healing can inspire personal growth.</p><p> </p><h2><strong>MORE ABOUT GUEST</strong></h2><p>Suzy Hopkins is a former newspaper reporter and magazine publisher. She is co-author of What to Do When I’m Gone and her latest book, What To Do When You Get Dumped with her daughter, writer and illustrator Hallie Bateman. You can follow Suzy on Instagram @hopkinssuzy. Hallie Bateman is the author of four books. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, The New Yorker, Buzzfeed and many others. She lives in Cincinnati with her husband, their twins and a dog named Spinelli. You can learn more about Hallie and her illustration and creative works by visiting halliebateman.com</p><p> </p><p> </p><h2><strong>ABOUT THE SHOW & HOST</strong></h2><p>Lisa Keefauver is a social worker, widow, and grief activist on a mission to reimagine the narratives of grief, one conversation at a time.</p><p><strong>Learn </strong>more at <a href="http://www.lisakeefauver.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.lisakeefauver.com</a>.</p><p><strong>Follow</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisakeefauvermsw/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@lisakeefauvermsw</a> on Instagram.</p><p><strong>Listen to Grief is a Sneaky Bitch Podcast</strong> - Available on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-is-a-sneaky-bitch/id1474558908" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">all podcast platforms</a>.</p><p><strong>Read</strong> Grief is a Sneaky Bitch: An Uncensored Guide to Navigating Loss. Available in bookstores and on your favorite online booksellers, including <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/grief-is-a-sneaky-bitch-an-uncensored-guide-to-navigating-loss-lisa-keefauver/20620098?ean=9781477329306" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bookshop.Org</a>.</p><p><strong>Watch</strong> her TEDx talk, Why Knowing More About Grief Can Make it Suck Less <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYtwSU-qaWc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><p><strong>Subscribe</strong> AFGO with Lisa Keefauver on Substack <a href="https://afgowithlisakeefauver.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>