Conscious Grief Series: Hope Edelman on Grief, the After Grief, and the Gifts of Loss

In this powerful episode of the Conscious Grief Series, we welcome Hope Edelman-New York Times bestselling author of "Motherless Daughters" and "The After Grief," grief coach, and creative writing coach.

Hope shares her journey from losing her mother as a teenager to becoming a leading voice in grief support and education.

Through deeply personal stories and decades of experience, Hope offers a unique perspective on the phases of grief, the concept of "after grief," and the importance of community and conscious grieving. 

She discusses the cultural roots of grief illiteracy, the overlap between grief and depression, and how grief can arise from many types of loss - not just death.

Hope also explores the unexpected gifts of grief, including post-traumatic growth, gratitude, and renewed appreciation for life.

Key Topics & Takeaways:

• Defining grief and the "after grief": Understanding the acute phase of loss and the ongoing journey of adjustment and integration.

• Hope’s personal story: From losing her mother at 17 to building a global support community for motherless daughters.

• Why Western culture became grief-illiterate: The impact of world wars, pandemics, Freudian theory, women’s suffrage, and institutionalized death.

• The five stages of grief: Where the model helps and where it falls short.

• Grief vs. depression: How to distinguish between the two and why unresolved grief is often misunderstood.

• Grief beyond death: Navigating grief from divorce, job loss, identity shifts, and more..

• The importance of conscious grieving: Recognizing, naming, and expressing grief in supportive communities.

• Building and finding support: The power of retreats, support groups, and ongoing connection.

• The gifts of grief: Compassion, humility, spiritual growth, and post-traumatic growth.

• Holding two truths: Honoring both the pain of loss and the gifts that emerge over time.

  
  

Don’t miss this episode if you’re seeking hope, healing, and a deeper understanding of the enduring bonds of love and the transformative power of grief

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