Sometimes grief feels like it’s coming back all over again. In this episode, Heather Stang and Amanda Palermo explore why grief is not linear and what it really means to feel “stuck” after loss. Together, they discuss grief waves, emotional setbacks, self-compassion, and practical ways to create movement when grief feels heavy or unmoving.
Grief can bring guilt, regret, resentment, and self-criticism to the surface. In this episode, Heather Stang and Amanda Palermo explore Step 3 of the Mindfulness & Grief System: Compassion for All, with a special focus on self-compassion after loss. They discuss the difference between empathy and compassion, why grief can strain family relationships, how to create a self-compassion mantra, and why kindness toward yourself is not optional in grief, it is part of how you heal.
Grief can pull the mind into loops of memory, worry, regret, and fear. In this episode, Heather Stang and Amanda Palermo explore Step 2 of the Mindfulness & Grief System: Mindful Awareness, and how mindfulness can help you notice what is happening in the present moment without pretending you are okay. They discuss rumination, time traveling, pain versus suffering, body scans, mindful crying, and how awareness can help you respond to grief with more clarity and compassion.
Grief can overwhelm your body with brain fog, anxiety, insomnia, and exhaustion. In Step 1, Conscious Relaxation of the Mindfulness & Grief System, you learn how to calm your nervous system before trying to process the loss. This foundational practice helps you reduce suffering and create steadiness when grief feels chaotic.
Grief can feel overwhelming, confusing, and hard to navigate, especially when you do not know what to do next. In this episode, Heather Stang and Amanda Palermo introduce the Mindfulness & Grief System, a compassionate, step-by-step framework for coping with loss without forcing or fixing your grief. They explore why structure can help when grief feels chaotic, how mindfulness supports the body and mind, and why having tools can offer steadiness, choice, and a pathway forward.
Grief changes you, but it also opens the door to new possibilities. Allowing transformation means honoring your loss while noticing how growth and resilience can emerge over time. This step of the Mindfulness and Grief System offers both reflection and practical tools to help you move forward without leaving your loved one behind.