In this episode of Grief & Grit, Greer and Simonie explore the intersection of grief and anxiety with special guest Shann Vander Leek from the Anxiety Slayer podcast. Shann shares her insights on how grief-related anxiety manifests, from panic attacks and hyper-awareness of mortality to the overwhelming fear of an uncertain future.
Greer and Simonie open up about their personal experiences with anxiety after the loss of their spouses, including moments of emotional overload and the challenges of solo parenting. Together, they discuss how anxiety can impact sleep, decision-making and day-to-day functioning during grief.
Shann offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, such as EFT tapping, guided meditations, journaling and the importance of sticking to routines. Whether it’s finding relief through movement or using simple grounding techniques, this episode is packed with actionable tools to ease the burden of grief and anxiety.
If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by grief-related anxiety or wondered how to calm the racing thoughts, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone. Tune in to learn how to give yourself grace, support your healing journey, and find moments of calm amidst the chaos.
Join us as we navigate this difficult yet relatable topic and offer hope, tools, and a little bit of grit along the way.
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