Coping with the Winter Blues: Grief, Comfort, and Self-CareWinter can be a challenging season, especially when you’re grieving. The shorter days, colder temperatures, and tendency to stay indoors can intensify feelings of isolation and sadness. In this episode of the Moving Grief Podcast, Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki and I explore how winter affects grief and offer practical
Play video on YouTube or Stream Below. Click the three dots to the left to download. Grief doesn’t mean saying goodbye to love—it means finding new ways to keep it alive. This guided visualization helps you step into your heart space, where your connection remains unbroken. It’s a way to honor your love, feel their
Grief is heavy, unpredictable, and deeply personal. It can feel overwhelming, making even simple self-care routines seem impossible. But what if grief support didn’t have to feel like work? What if small, meaningful rituals and even moments of laughter could help you navigate the tough days?In this episode of the Moving Grief Podcast, Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki
Grief can feel like an endless storm—waves of sadness, longing, and even numbness pulling us in different directions. During these moments, tending to our emotional and physical needs becomes vital, but self-care isn’t one-size-fits-all. By recognizing our unique personality needs—the core motivators that drive how we feel connected and fulfilled—we can create self-care practices that
Valentine’s Day is often portrayed as a greeting card holiday, with commercials about chocolate, happy couples, and candlelit dinners. For those who are grieving, however, this national holiday can feel like a tsunami of grief rather than a celebration of love. Whether you’ve lost a romantic partner, beloved family member, or dear friend, the feelings
Grieving is an inevitable part of the human experience, but navigating the grieving process can feel overwhelming. During this difficult time, practicing self-care is not only beneficial but essential to easing the burden of loss. Grief can affect every aspect of your well-being, from your physical health to your emotional resilience. While it may feel
What is a Death Anniversary?A death anniversary—sometimes called an angelversary, trauma anniversary, anniversary of loss, or anniversary of death—is the yearly remembrance of the day someone died. These annual anniversaries often bring a surge of emotions, known as anniversary reactions, which may include sadness, longing, or even physical symptoms like fatigue, tension, or anxiety. It’s not
When you’re grieving, the New Year is not about pushing yourself harder; it’s about survival, self-compassion, and creating space for healing. The start of a new year often feels like a blank slate, but when you’re grieving, this “fresh start” can feel like an overwhelming reminder of the life you’ve lost. Traditional New Year’s resolutions—focused on
