Grief, Love, and Healing with Dr. Devin DeGreif

In this deeply moving episode of the Award winning Don’t Shrink to Fit, I welcome Dr. Devin DeGreif—a somatic therapist, embodiment coach, and author of Good Grief—to explore one of life’s hardest yet most transformative experiences: grief.

Devin shares her personal story of losing her mother to a traumatic and unexpected murder, and how that moment catapulted her into profound depression, spiritual awakening, and eventually, a life of purpose. We talk about what it means to sit fully with pain, the difference between losing someone to death versus choosing to let go of someone still alive, and how our emotions—when left unprocessed—can manifest as chronic illness.

Whether you’re currently grieving a loved one, a relationship, a past version of yourself, or simply navigating emotional heaviness, this episode offers a compassionate space to feel it all—and a light to remind you joy is possible again.

✨ Takeaways:

• Grief is not something to move on from—it’s something to move through.
• There is no joy without sorrow; the depth of one allows the depth of the other.
• Sudden, traumatic loss brings both pain and profound self-discovery.
• Releasing suppressed emotion is essential to physical and emotional healing.
• The body holds unprocessed emotions—acknowledging them is the first step to healing chronic issues.
• Losing someone alive (through separation, estrangement, or divorce) can be just as painful as death—and deserves to be grieved.
• Trying to "fix" others often reflects what we haven’t faced within ourselves.
• Reclaiming joy after grief means reconnecting with your soul and choosing to live fully again.
• Help isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. Asking for support is how we begin to see the light when we can’t see it ourselves.

About my guest

Dr. Devin DeGreif is a physical therapist, transformational coach and intuitive healer who has journeyed from deep grief to resounding joy. As the author of Good Grief: The Journey fromGrief to Joy, she combines personal storytelling with expert guidance to helpothers navigate loss and rediscover happiness. Passionate about helping others reclaim their light after loss, Devin’s work focuses on embodiment. Learn more and explore ways to work with Devin at www.drdevindegreif.com.

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