Welcome back to the Feel Free Again Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m joined by grief recovery specialist Michele Mariscal, who brings over 8 years of experience helping people process grief through the Grief Recovery Method. We dive deep into her unique journey—from molecular biology to esoteric philosophy—and how these experiences shaped her approach to grief and healing. Michelle shares how her personal grief journey inspired her to become certified in grief recovery and how she uses powerful tools like HeartMath to help people heal from emotional trauma in both personal and workplace settings.
Connect with Michele:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelemariscal-phdgrief/
https://www.facebook.com/michele.mariscal/
https://www.amazon.com/GROWING-THROUGH-GRIEF-Alchemy-Healing/dp/1791800246/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1
Grief is often misunderstood, and we’re shedding light on its far-reaching impacts—especially in the workplace. Employers and coworkers often fail to recognize the daily grief events that impact productivity, mental health, and relationships. Michelle shares how grief recovery can support employees in overcoming unresolved grief, helping them process not only personal loss but also unspoken disappointments, broken relationships, and unmet expectations. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand grief beyond the obvious and learn about the transformative tools that can change the way we communicate and heal, whether in our personal lives or at work.
Tune in as we explore the often-overlooked concept of "emotional maintenance," how unresolved grief impacts workplace dynamics, and why it’s crucial for employers to integrate grief recovery into their employee wellness programs. Whether you’ve experienced personal loss or are navigating unresolved emotions in your workplace, this episode offers valuable insights on how to heal and move forward.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to the Episode
00:06 - Michelle Mariscol’s Background and Grief Recovery Work
01:50 - From Molecular Biology to Esoteric Philosophy
03:43 - Michelle’s Personal Grief Journey and the Catalyst for Certification
06:01 - Finding the Grief Recovery Method in 2017
08:25 - The Power of the Grief Recovery Method as a "Template"
10:36 - The First Steps in Michelle's Grief Recovery Practice
12:57 - Grief in the Workplace: A Hidden Epidemic
15:23 - The Importance of Emotional and Mental Health for Employees
17:50 - How Grief Recovery Can Prevent Workplace Conflict
21:15 - Addressing Unmet Expectations and Grief in Career Development
23:33 - Understanding “Emotional Maintenance” in the Workplace
27:00 - How Grief Recovery Tools Strengthen Employee Relationships
31:12 - The Role of Grief Recovery in Post-Trauma Communities
34:02 - HeartMath and Grief Recovery: A Powerful Combination
38:21 - Wrapping Up and Michelle’s Final Thoughts on Grief
41:09 - Where to Find Michelle and Connect with Her Services
44:00 - Conclusion and Call to Action: Share This Episode
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