This week, I’m honored to share something special with you—a guided meditation created exclusively for Grief and Light listeners by Hannah Castillo, host of the Love Your Calm podcast.
Hannah has been a Mental Health Counselor for over 20 years and is passionate about making meditation approachable and supportive, especially in tender seasons of life. After her own health challenges led her to discover the power of daily meditation, she began sharing these practices with her clients, helping them find balance and calm. Her meditations are short, beginner-friendly, and designed to make the practice feel less intimidating.
When I invited Hannah to create a meditation specifically for grievers, she graciously said yes. Together, we decided to release it on both of our podcasts as a way of widening the circle of care.
Grief is a universal part of our human condition, and though your experience is uniquely yours, you don’t have to walk through it alone. Our hope is that this meditation offers you a moment of pause, comfort, and connection as you navigate your own path.
A gentle note: This practice is best listened to when you have a few uninterrupted minutes and can settle into a quiet, comfortable space. Take what feels supportive, leave what doesn’t, and return to this meditation whenever you need it.
To hear more of Hannah’s work, check out her Love Your Calm podcast below.
And if this is your first time here, I invite you to explore past episodes of Grief and Light for more reflections and conversations about living with loss.
Guest: Hannah Castillo
- Creator & Host, Love Your Calm Podcast
- Love Your Calm: mini meditations podcast
- Love Your Calm website
- @love_your_calm
Hosted by: Nina Rodriguez
- Creator of Grief and Light, Grief Guide
- griefandlight.com
- @griefandlight
- Resting Grief Face on Substack
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Thank you for listening! Please share with someone who may need to hear this.
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