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June 18, 2025 9 mins
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2628: Shelby Forsythia shares a deeply practical and compassionate approach to managing anticipatory grief by creating a personal escape plan for when devastating news arrives. This strategy helps transform unpredictable emotional overwhelm into a sequence of intentional, self-loving actions that offer safety, stability, and support during life’s hardest moments. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@shelbyforsythia/crafting-an-escape-plan-for-your-grief-5e3e2d48ffe7 Quotes to ponder: "A grief escape plan is a premeditated plan of exactly what you want to take place after you get the call." "A grief escape plan is a form of self-love that goes beyond the bubble bath." "This is an exercise in creating a loving safety net for yourself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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