<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>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: <a href='http://bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast'>bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast</a>. Thank you! For more information, please visit <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/'>Nathalie’s website</a>, join the podcast’s <a href='https://www.instagram.com/griefandtrauma/'>Instagram</a> page, and <a href='https://dogged-teacher-6877.ck.page/deb8eb1976'>subscribe</a> to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes <a href='https://dogged-teacher-6877.ck.page/deb8eb1976'>here</a>.<h1>About this week’s episode </h1>What does it look like to live well with grief, not despite it, but through it? Lizzie Pickering has spent over 25 years finding out.Since the death of her eldest son, Harry, Lizzie has become one of the UK&apos;s most experienced and sought-after voices on grief in life and in the workplace. She draws on more than two decades of direct experience: as a carer to Harry, as a long-term team member at Helen &amp; Douglas House (the Oxford children&apos;s hospice where Harry died), and through her sustained work with bereaved parents, siblings, and professionals navigating loss.If you&apos;re like me, you will love listening to Lizzie&apos;s voice, giving us an insight into her journey over the past 25 years. <h1>About this week’s guest</h1>​​Lizzie is a Grief Educator, Author and Film Producer She offers Grief Guidance to organisations and individuals, educating people about grief and helping them get back to life and work following major losses. Her clients are both UK-based and global.  Since the death of her eldest son, Harry, 25 years ago, Lizzie has become passionate about changing the landscape for people who have to face life and work when they are living with grief.    Her firm belief is that if grief is faced and worked through gradually, if people are well supported, there is a rich seam of energy to be found from not only surviving it but living well.  Lizzie’s book, When Grief Equals Love, Long-term Perspectives on Living with Loss, was published in May 2023 and is available from bookshops, Amazon and Audible.<ul><li>lizziepickering.com</li><li>www.instagram.com/lizzie.pickering/</li></ul><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/support">Support the show</a>💡 If today’s episode touched you, please share it with someone who might need it. 🤝 Become a supporter <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/supporters/new'>of the show!</a> Starting at $3/month &amp; <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/podcast-your-grief-and-trauma/'>leave a review</a>.Stay Connected<ul><li>🌐 Visit <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/'>nathaliehimmelrich.com</a></li><li>💌 Subscribe to the newsletter for resources and updates</li><li>🎧 Never miss an episode—follow the podcast!</li><li>💛 Socials   <a href='https://www.instagram.com/griefandtrauma/'>Instagram</a>   <a href='https://www.facebook.com/NathalieHimmelrich/'>Facebook</a></li></ul>Find Support Resources <ul><li>💜 For Grievers – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/'>Resources</a> https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/</li><li>💜 For Supporters – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/'>Supporting someone </a>https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/</li><li>💜 Books – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/'>Explore books on grief and healing</a> https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/</li><li>💜 Support – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/'>Offers - free and paid</a>  https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA&lt;/b&gt; is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast'&gt;bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;. Thank you! &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information, please visit &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/'&gt;Nathalie’s website&lt;/a&gt;, join the podcast’s &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/griefandtrauma/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; page, and &lt;a href='https://dogged-teacher-6877.ck.page/deb8eb1976'&gt;subscribe&lt;/a&gt; to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes &lt;a href='https://dogged-teacher-6877.ck.page/deb8eb1976'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;About this week’s episode &lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;What does it look like to live well with grief, not despite it, but through it? Lizzie Pickering has spent over 25 years finding out.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Since the death of her eldest son, Harry, Lizzie has become one of the UK&amp;apos;s most experienced and sought-after voices on grief in life and in the workplace. She draws on more than two decades of direct experience: as a carer to Harry, as a long-term team member at Helen &amp;amp; Douglas House (the Oxford children&amp;apos;s hospice where Harry died), and through her sustained work with bereaved parents, siblings, and professionals navigating loss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;apos;re like me, you will love listening to Lizzie&amp;apos;s voice, giving us an insight into her journey over the past 25 years. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;About this week’s guest&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;​​Lizzie is a Grief Educator, Author and Film Producer&lt;br/&gt;She offers Grief Guidance to organisations and individuals, educating people about grief and helping them get back to life and work following major losses. Her clients are both UK-based and global.  Since the death of her eldest son, Harry, 25 years ago, Lizzie has become passionate about changing the landscape for people who have to face life and work when they are living with grief.    Her firm belief is that if grief is faced and worked through gradually, if people are well supported, there is a rich seam of energy to be found from not only surviving it but living well.  Lizzie’s book, &lt;em&gt;When Grief Equals Love, Long-term Perspectives on Living with Loss,&lt;/em&gt; was published in May 2023 and is available from bookshops, Amazon and Audible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;lizziepickering.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;www.instagram.com/lizzie.pickering/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💡 &lt;em&gt;If today’s episode touched you, please share it with someone who might need it. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🤝 &lt;b&gt;Become a supporter&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/supporters/new'&gt;of the show!&lt;/a&gt; Starting at $3/month &amp;amp; &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/podcast-your-grief-and-trauma/'&gt;leave a review&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Stay Connected&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;🌐 Visit &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/'&gt;nathaliehimmelrich.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💌 &lt;b&gt;Subscribe to the newsletter&lt;/b&gt; for resources and updates&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🎧 Never miss an episode—&lt;b&gt;follow the podcast&lt;/b&gt;!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💛 &lt;b&gt;Socials   &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/griefandtrauma/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;   &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/NathalieHimmelrich/'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Support Resources &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;For Grievers&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/'&gt;Resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;For Supporters&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/'&gt;Supporting someone &lt;/a&gt;https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;Books&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/'&gt;Explore books on grief and healing&lt;/a&gt; https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;Support&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/'&gt;Offers - free and paid&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail 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 What does it look like to live well with grief, not despite it, but throug...

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Grief myths are everywhere. They show up in condolence cards, in workplace bereavement policies, in the advice given by well-meaning friends and family — and, often, inside the grieving person themselves. They feel like common sense. They are not.In this episode — the first in a three-part series on the beliefs that distort the experience of grief — Nathalie unpacks eight of the most common grief myths: where they come from, why they persist, how they cause harm, and what a more accurate picture of grief actually looks like.What&apos;s covered in this episode<ul><li>What a grief myth is — and how it differs from a preconception (covered in Part 2) and a presumption (covered in Part 3)</li><li>Why myths persist even when they cause harm — the cultural logic behind each one</li><li>The 8 most common grief myths, each examined through the same structure: where it comes from, how it harms, a relatable example, and a reframe</li></ul>The 8 Grief Myths<ul><li>Myth 1: Grief has five stages, and you need to go through all of them</li><li>Myth 2: Grief is primarily an emotion; it is what you feel</li><li>Myth 3: Grief gets steadily better over time; it is a linear recovery</li><li>Myth 4: If you are not showing visible distress, you are coping well</li><li>Myth 5: Children are resilient, they don&apos;t really grieve, or they get over it quickly</li><li>Myth 6: Moving on means letting go of the person you lost</li><li>Myth 7: Grief is something you get over</li><li>Myth 8: Seeking help for grief is a sign that you cannot cope</li></ul>Referenced in this episodeThe myths examined in this episode are part of a broader pattern in which popular culture transmits beliefs about grief, often without anyone intending harm. Nathalie first traced this in her two-part article series using Downton Abbey as a lens for the messages TV and film consistently send about how grief should look:<a href='https://grievingparents.net/downton-abbey-grief-theory-part-1/'>Downton Abbey Grief Theory — Part 1</a><a href='https://grievingparents.net/downton-abbey-grief-theory-part-2/'>Downton Abbey Grief Theory — Part 2</a>(Note: both articles are hosted on grievingparents.net, Nathalie&apos;s Grieving Parents Support Network site.)<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/support">Support the show</a>💡 If today’s episode touched you, please share it with someone who might need it. 🤝 Become a supporter <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/supporters/new'>of the show!</a> Starting at $3/month &amp; <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/podcast-your-grief-and-trauma/'>leave a review</a>.Stay Connected<ul><li>🌐 Visit <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/'>nathaliehimmelrich.com</a></li><li>💌 Subscribe to the newsletter for resources and updates</li><li>🎧 Never miss an episode—follow the podcast!</li><li>💛 Socials   <a href='https://www.instagram.com/griefandtrauma/'>Instagram</a>   <a href='https://www.facebook.com/NathalieHimmelrich/'>Facebook</a></li></ul>Find Support Resources <ul><li>💜 For Grievers – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/'>Resources</a> https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/</li><li>💜 For Supporters – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/'>Supporting someone </a>https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/</li><li>💜 Books – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/'>Explore books on grief and healing</a> https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/</li><li>💜 Support – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/'>Offers - free and paid</a>  https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Grief myths are everywhere. They show up in condolence cards, in workplace bereavement policies, in the advice given by well-meaning friends and family — and, often, inside the grieving person themselves. They feel like common sense. They are not.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode — the first in a three-part series on the beliefs that distort the experience of grief — Nathalie unpacks eight of the most common grief myths: where they come from, why they persist, how they cause harm, and what a more accurate picture of grief actually looks like.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;What&amp;apos;s covered in this episode&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;What a grief myth is — and how it differs from a preconception (covered in Part 2) and a presumption (covered in Part 3)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why myths persist even when they cause harm — the cultural logic behind each one&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The 8 most common grief myths, each examined through the same structure: where it comes from, how it harms, a relatable example, and a reframe&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The 8 Grief Myths&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Myth 1: Grief has five stages, and you need to go through all of them&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Myth 2: Grief is primarily an emotion; it is what you feel&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Myth 3: Grief gets steadily better over time; it is a linear recovery&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Myth 4: If you are not showing visible distress, you are coping well&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Myth 5: Children are resilient, they don&amp;apos;t really grieve, or they get over it quickly&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Myth 6: Moving on means letting go of the person you lost&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Myth 7: Grief is something you get over&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Myth 8: Seeking help for grief is a sign that you cannot cope&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Referenced in this episode&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The myths examined in this episode are part of a broader pattern in which popular culture transmits beliefs about grief, often without anyone intending harm. Nathalie first traced this in her two-part article series using Downton Abbey as a lens for the messages TV and film consistently send about how grief should look:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://grievingparents.net/downton-abbey-grief-theory-part-1/'&gt;Downton Abbey Grief Theory — Part 1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://grievingparents.net/downton-abbey-grief-theory-part-2/'&gt;Downton Abbey Grief Theory — Part 2&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Note: both articles are hosted on grievingparents.net, Nathalie&amp;apos;s Grieving Parents Support Network site.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💡 &lt;em&gt;If today’s episode touched you, please share it with someone who might need it. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🤝 &lt;b&gt;Become a supporter&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/supporters/new'&gt;of the show!&lt;/a&gt; Starting at $3/month &amp;amp; &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/podcast-your-grief-and-trauma/'&gt;leave a review&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Stay Connected&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;🌐 Visit &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/'&gt;nathaliehimmelrich.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💌 &lt;b&gt;Subscribe to the newsletter&lt;/b&gt; for resources and updates&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🎧 Never miss an episode—&lt;b&gt;follow the podcast&lt;/b&gt;!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💛 &lt;b&gt;Socials   &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/griefandtrauma/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;   &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/NathalieHimmelrich/'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Support Resources &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;For Grievers&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/'&gt;Resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;For Supporters&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/'&gt;Supporting someone &lt;/a&gt;https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;Books&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/'&gt;Explore books on grief and healing&lt;/a&gt; https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;Support&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/'&gt;Offers - free and paid&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Grief myths are everywhere. They show up in condolence cards, in workplace bereavement policies, in the advice given by well-meaning friends and family — and, often, inside the grieving person themselves. They feel like common sense. They are not. In this episode — the first in a three-part series on the beliefs that distort the experience of grief — Nathalie unpacks eight of the most common grief myths: where they come from, why they persist, how they cause harm, and what a ...

181 8 Common Grief Myths That Keep People Stuck

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>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: <a href='http://bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast'>bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast</a>. Thank you! For more information, please visit <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/'>Nathalie’s website</a>, join the podcast’s <a href='https://www.instagram.com/griefandtrauma/'>Instagram</a> page, and <a href='https://dogged-teacher-6877.ck.page/deb8eb1976'>subscribe</a> to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes <a href='https://dogged-teacher-6877.ck.page/deb8eb1976'>here</a>.Season 18 begins here.Nathalie opens the new season by sharing a personal experience — a conversation with a medium that left her with unexpected clarity — and announces that the medium will join her for a recorded episode later this season.This season brings a mix of solo and guest episodes exploring the preconceptions we carry into grief, the relationship between personal belief and how we process loss and trauma, and stories from guests across Australia, Europe, the UK, and the USA - people who have grieved, people who support others through it, and often both.Leave a Review If this podcast has supported you, a 5-star review takes less than a minute and helps others who are grieving find this community when they need it most.Send Nathalie a message — tap the &apos;Send Us a Text&apos; link at the top of the shownotes to share your feedback, your experience, or a question you&apos;d like explored.With that in mind, have a gentle day. Let your nervous system guide you. With Love, Nathalie <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/support">Support the show</a>💡 If today’s episode touched you, please share it with someone who might need it. 🤝 Become a supporter <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/supporters/new'>of the show!</a> Starting at $3/month &amp; <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/podcast-your-grief-and-trauma/'>leave a review</a>.Stay Connected<ul><li>🌐 Visit <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/'>nathaliehimmelrich.com</a></li><li>💌 Subscribe to the newsletter for resources and updates</li><li>🎧 Never miss an episode—follow the podcast!</li><li>💛 Socials   <a href='https://www.instagram.com/griefandtrauma/'>Instagram</a>   <a href='https://www.facebook.com/NathalieHimmelrich/'>Facebook</a></li></ul>Find Support Resources <ul><li>💜 For Grievers – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/'>Resources</a> https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/</li><li>💜 For Supporters – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/'>Supporting someone </a>https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/</li><li>💜 Books – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/'>Explore books on grief and healing</a> https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/</li><li>💜 Support – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/'>Offers - free and paid</a>  https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA&lt;/b&gt; is completely self-funded, produced, and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Consider making a small donation to support the Podcast: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast'&gt;bit.ly/SupportGTPodcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;. Thank you! &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more information, please visit &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/'&gt;Nathalie’s website&lt;/a&gt;, join the podcast’s &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/griefandtrauma/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; page, and &lt;a href='https://dogged-teacher-6877.ck.page/deb8eb1976'&gt;subscribe&lt;/a&gt; to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes &lt;a href='https://dogged-teacher-6877.ck.page/deb8eb1976'&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Season 18 begins here.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nathalie opens the new season by sharing a personal experience — a conversation with a medium that left her with unexpected clarity — and announces that the medium will join her for a recorded episode later this season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This season brings a mix of solo and guest episodes exploring the preconceptions we carry into grief, the relationship between personal belief and how we process loss and trauma, and stories from guests across Australia, Europe, the UK, and the USA - people who have grieved, people who support others through it, and often both.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Leave a Review &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this podcast has supported you, a 5-star review takes less than a minute and helps others who are grieving find this community when they need it most.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Send Nathalie a message&lt;/b&gt; — tap the &amp;apos;Send Us a Text&amp;apos; link at the top of the shownotes to share your feedback, your experience, or a question you&amp;apos;d like explored.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With that in mind, have a gentle day. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Let your nervous system guide you. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With Love, Nathalie &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💡 &lt;em&gt;If today’s episode touched you, please share it with someone who might need it. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🤝 &lt;b&gt;Become a supporter&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/supporters/new'&gt;of the show!&lt;/a&gt; Starting at $3/month &amp;amp; &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/podcast-your-grief-and-trauma/'&gt;leave a review&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Stay Connected&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;🌐 Visit &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/'&gt;nathaliehimmelrich.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💌 &lt;b&gt;Subscribe to the newsletter&lt;/b&gt; for resources and updates&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🎧 Never miss an episode—&lt;b&gt;follow the podcast&lt;/b&gt;!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💛 &lt;b&gt;Socials   &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/griefandtrauma/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;   &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/NathalieHimmelrich/'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Support Resources &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;For Grievers&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/'&gt;Resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;For Supporters&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/'&gt;Supporting someone &lt;/a&gt;https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;Books&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/'&gt;Explore books on grief and healing&lt;/a&gt; https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;Support&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/'&gt;Offers - free and paid&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail 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. Season 18 begins here. Nathalie opens the new season by sharing a personal experience — a conversation wi...

Season 18 - Trailer: News About the Upcoming Show

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Trauma isn’t only a story in the mind—it’s also physiology, sensation, and nervous system patterning. In this final episode of the Many Faces of Trauma series, we explore how trauma can show up in the body through hyperarousal (fight/flight), hypoarousal (shutdown), stress-related symptoms over time, dissociation, and chronic tension patterns. Using a simple polyvagal-informed lens, we explain how nervous system state can shape sensations and symptoms—and why “I know I’m safe” can coexist with a body that still reacts. We share realistic body-based supports, focusing on small, repeated regulation, completing stress energy, co-regulation, and tracking 5% shifts. The episode ends with a short grounding practice and a supportive closing message to integrate the whole mini-series.In this episode, you’ll learn<ul><li>Why trauma affects the body, not just thoughts</li><li>Common body patterns: hyperarousal, shutdown, stress symptoms, dissociation, tension holding</li><li>A polyvagal-informed view: state drives sensation</li><li>What helps without overwhelm: repetition, body-language listening, movement, co-regulation, 5% shifts</li><li>A grounding practice that combines breath, stretch, and orientation</li><li>A closing integration for the whole series</li></ul>Grounding practice (2–3 minutes): “Breath + Stretch + Name”<ul><li>Longer exhale than inhale (4 rounds)</li><li>Gentle stretch + shoulder roll</li><li>Name 3 body facts (feet/hands/breath)</li><li>Phrase: “My body has reasons. I can listen without panic.”</li></ul>Check the website for the free resources offered for both those affected by trauma and those supporting them.I will be back with more guest interviews starting again with Season 18. Stay tuned!<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/support">Support the show</a>💡 If today’s episode touched you, please share it with someone who might need it. 🤝 Become a supporter <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/supporters/new'>of the show!</a> Starting at $3/month &amp; <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/podcast-your-grief-and-trauma/'>leave a review</a>.Stay Connected<ul><li>🌐 Visit <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/'>nathaliehimmelrich.com</a></li><li>💌 Subscribe to the newsletter for resources and updates</li><li>🎧 Never miss an episode—follow the podcast!</li><li>💛 Socials   <a href='https://www.instagram.com/griefandtrauma/'>Instagram</a>   <a href='https://www.facebook.com/NathalieHimmelrich/'>Facebook</a></li></ul>Find Support Resources <ul><li>💜 For Grievers – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/'>Resources</a> https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/</li><li>💜 For Supporters – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/'>Supporting someone </a>https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/</li><li>💜 Books – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/'>Explore books on grief and healing</a> https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/</li><li>💜 Support – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/'>Offers - free and paid</a>  https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Trauma isn’t only a story in the mind—it’s also physiology, sensation, and nervous system patterning. In this final episode of the Many Faces of Trauma series, we explore how trauma can show up in the body through hyperarousal (fight/flight), hypoarousal (shutdown), stress-related symptoms over time, dissociation, and chronic tension patterns. Using a simple polyvagal-informed lens, we explain how nervous system state can shape sensations and symptoms—and why “I know I’m safe” can coexist with a body that still reacts. We share realistic body-based supports, focusing on small, repeated regulation, completing stress energy, co-regulation, and tracking 5% shifts. The episode ends with a short grounding practice and a supportive closing message to integrate the whole mini-series.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this episode, you’ll learn&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why trauma affects the body, not just thoughts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Common body patterns: hyperarousal, shutdown, stress symptoms, dissociation, tension holding&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A polyvagal-informed view: state drives sensation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What helps without overwhelm: repetition, body-language listening, movement, co-regulation, 5% shifts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A grounding practice that combines breath, stretch, and orientation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A closing integration for the whole series&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Grounding practice (2–3 minutes): “Breath + Stretch + Name”&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Longer exhale than inhale (4 rounds)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gentle stretch + shoulder roll&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Name 3 body facts (feet/hands/breath)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Phrase: “My body has reasons. I can listen without panic.”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check the website for the &lt;b&gt;free resources&lt;/b&gt; offered for both those affected by trauma and those supporting them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I will be back with more guest interviews starting again with Season 18. Stay tuned!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💡 &lt;em&gt;If today’s episode touched you, please share it with someone who might need it. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🤝 &lt;b&gt;Become a supporter&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/supporters/new'&gt;of the show!&lt;/a&gt; Starting at $3/month &amp;amp; &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/podcast-your-grief-and-trauma/'&gt;leave a review&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Stay Connected&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;🌐 Visit &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/'&gt;nathaliehimmelrich.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💌 &lt;b&gt;Subscribe to the newsletter&lt;/b&gt; for resources and updates&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🎧 Never miss an episode—&lt;b&gt;follow the podcast&lt;/b&gt;!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💛 &lt;b&gt;Socials   &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/griefandtrauma/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;   &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/NathalieHimmelrich/'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Support Resources &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;For Grievers&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/'&gt;Resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;For Supporters&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/'&gt;Supporting someone &lt;/a&gt;https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;Books&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/'&gt;Explore books on grief and healing&lt;/a&gt; https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;Support&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/'&gt;Offers - free and paid&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Trauma isn’t only a story in the mind—it’s also physiology, sensation, and nervous system patterning. In this final episode of the Many Faces of Trauma series, we explore how trauma can show up in the body through hyperarousal (fight/flight), hypoarousal (shutdown), stress-related symptoms over time, dissociation, and chronic tension patterns. Using a simple polyvagal-informed lens, we explain how nervous system state can shape sensations and symptoms—and why “I know I’m safe...

180 The Many Faces of Trauma | How Trauma Can Affect the Body

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/fan_mail/new">Send us Fan Mail</a>Dissociation is often misunderstood, but for many people it’s a protective nervous-system strategy—a way the mind and body reduce overwhelm when something feels too much to stay present for. In this intro-level episode, we explore dissociation as a spectrum: from spacing out and going blank to numbness, unreality, time loss, and feeling detached from the body or emotions. Using simple polyvagal-informed language, we connect dissociation to shutdown protection, discuss common triggers (conflict, overwhelm, feeling trapped, sensory load), and outline what helps—especially gentle, body-first ways to return without shame. We close with a grounding practice using texture and temperature cues to support a soft “coming back.”In this episode, you’ll learn<ul><li>A clear definition of dissociation and how it differs from ordinary distraction</li><li>Why dissociation is a protection strategy (not a character flaw)</li><li>A polyvagal lens on dissociation as shutdown/freeze protection</li><li>Common triggers: conflict, overwhelm, feeling trapped, sensory load, exhaustion</li><li>How dissociation can impact memory, relationships, and self-trust over time</li><li>What helps: gentle return, reduced stimulation, body-first orientation, naming without shame, building safety</li><li>A grounding practice designed specifically for dissociation</li></ul>Grounding practice (2–3 minutes): “Texture + Temperature Return”<ul><li>Touch a textured object (fabric, chair, sleeve)</li><li>Name 3 qualities (smooth/rough/cool/warm)</li><li>Notice one temperature cue</li><li>Press feet into the floor (twice)</li><li>Phrase: “I’m here now. I’m coming back gently.”</li></ul>Check the website for the free resources offered for both those affected by trauma and those supporting them.What’s next: How Trauma Can Affect the Body<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/support">Support the show</a>💡 If today’s episode touched you, please share it with someone who might need it. 🤝 Become a supporter <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/supporters/new'>of the show!</a> Starting at $3/month &amp; <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/podcast-your-grief-and-trauma/'>leave a review</a>.Stay Connected<ul><li>🌐 Visit <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/'>nathaliehimmelrich.com</a></li><li>💌 Subscribe to the newsletter for resources and updates</li><li>🎧 Never miss an episode—follow the podcast!</li><li>💛 Socials   <a href='https://www.instagram.com/griefandtrauma/'>Instagram</a>   <a href='https://www.facebook.com/NathalieHimmelrich/'>Facebook</a></li></ul>Find Support Resources <ul><li>💜 For Grievers – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/'>Resources</a> https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/</li><li>💜 For Supporters – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/'>Supporting someone </a>https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/</li><li>💜 Books – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/'>Explore books on grief and healing</a> https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/</li><li>💜 Support – <a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/'>Offers - free and paid</a>  https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/</li></ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/fan_mail/new"&gt;Send us Fan Mail&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dissociation is often misunderstood, but for many people it’s a protective nervous-system strategy—a way the mind and body reduce overwhelm when something feels too much to stay present for. In this intro-level episode, we explore dissociation as a spectrum: from spacing out and going blank to numbness, unreality, time loss, and feeling detached from the body or emotions. Using simple polyvagal-informed language, we connect dissociation to shutdown protection, discuss common triggers (conflict, overwhelm, feeling trapped, sensory load), and outline what helps—especially gentle, body-first ways to return without shame. We close with a grounding practice using texture and temperature cues to support a soft “coming back.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In this episode, you’ll learn&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A clear definition of dissociation and how it differs from ordinary distraction&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why dissociation is a protection strategy (not a character flaw)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A polyvagal lens on dissociation as shutdown/freeze protection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Common triggers: conflict, overwhelm, feeling trapped, sensory load, exhaustion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How dissociation can impact memory, relationships, and self-trust over time&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What helps: gentle return, reduced stimulation, body-first orientation, naming without shame, building safety&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A grounding practice designed specifically for dissociation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Grounding practice (2–3 minutes): “Texture + Temperature Return”&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Touch a textured object (fabric, chair, sleeve)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Name 3 qualities (smooth/rough/cool/warm)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Notice one temperature cue&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Press feet into the floor (twice)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Phrase: “I’m here now. I’m coming back gently.”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check the website for the &lt;b&gt;free resources&lt;/b&gt; offered for both those affected by trauma and those supporting them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What’s next: &lt;b&gt;How Trauma Can Affect the Body&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💡 &lt;em&gt;If today’s episode touched you, please share it with someone who might need it. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🤝 &lt;b&gt;Become a supporter&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/2004945/supporters/new'&gt;of the show!&lt;/a&gt; Starting at $3/month &amp;amp; &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/podcast-your-grief-and-trauma/'&gt;leave a review&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Stay Connected&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;🌐 Visit &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/'&gt;nathaliehimmelrich.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💌 &lt;b&gt;Subscribe to the newsletter&lt;/b&gt; for resources and updates&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🎧 Never miss an episode—&lt;b&gt;follow the podcast&lt;/b&gt;!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💛 &lt;b&gt;Socials   &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/griefandtrauma/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;   &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/NathalieHimmelrich/'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Support Resources &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;For Grievers&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/'&gt;Resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/grief-trauma-support/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;For Supporters&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/'&gt;Supporting someone &lt;/a&gt;https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/supporters-resources/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;Books&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/'&gt;Explore books on grief and healing&lt;/a&gt; https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/books/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;💜 &lt;b&gt;Support&lt;/b&gt; – &lt;a href='https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/'&gt;Offers - free and paid&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br/&gt;https://nathaliehimmelrich.com/free-resources-hub/&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Send us Fan Mail Dissociation is often misunderstood, but for many people it’s a protective nervous-system strategy—a way the mind and body reduce overwhelm when something feels too much to stay present for. In this intro-level episode, we explore dissociation as a spectrum: from spacing out and going blank to numbness, unreality, time loss, and feeling detached from the body or emotions. Using simple polyvagal-informed language, we connect dissociation to shutdown protection, discuss common ...

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