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I’m Dr. Ray Calabrese and I host the Journey From Grief to Healing Podcast. The Podcast is available on all major podcasting venues. If you’re grieving, experienced grieving, or know someone who is grieving, this podcast will help. I share my grieving journey as I walked through the darkness and into the sunlight. I hope it will help you find your way through.
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Sunday Mar 10, 2024
The Healing Timeline - Embracing Life's Emptiness and Finding Joy After Loss
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Join Dr. Ray Calabrese, a grief expert and host of 'Journey from Grief to Healing,' in our 74th episode titled "The Healing Timeline." Dr. Ray shares his profound insights on the grieving process and addresses a universal question, 'How long does grieving last?'
Drawing from personal experiences and his deep knowledge gained from academia, Dr. Ray explains the nuanced nature of grieving without putting a strict timeline. He offers a thoughtful explanation on the complexities of knowing when grieving ends through the transformative journey of a person who grieves.
Discussing the aftermath and transformations brought about by grieving, he also shares insights on how to fill the remnant emptiness in a way that promotes emotional health and well-being. He refers to the wise words of renowned theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking and Lebanese-American poet Khalil Gibran to drive the point home.
Furthermore, Dr. Ray also gives his insights on the impact of optimism and perspective in the healing process, urging listeners to choose life and joy over grief and despair. Using a metaphor of choosing whether to 'plant a garden or make a graveyard,' he inspires listeners to honor the relationship they had with the loved ones they’ve lost by living our best lives.
Finally, he encourages individuals dealing with grief to harness their strength, sing, dance again, and transmute pain into joy, while leaving them with a sense of camaraderie and a promise of good things to come.
Throwing light on the illusion of linearity in the process of grieving and healing, this episode is a comforting guide for anyone who seeks to understand their own grief and navigate through it with resilience and positivity.
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