66. Grieving Forward and Strategies for Black Women Grief Care

In this episode of Impostrix Podcast, host Whitney engages in a profound discussion with trauma-informed life coach

Michelle Houghton. They explore the intricate relationship between grief and trauma and strategies for Black Women's self care

on their healing journey.

Michelle shares her personal journey of healing from deep-rooted traumas and emphasizes the importance of

connecting with one's inner child. They discuss practical tools for managing trauma responses, like the power

of humming, journaling, and creating a safe space. The episode concludes with an exploration of what abundance

means in terms of healing and generational wellbeing.

Michelle also offers a free workbook for listeners who subscribe to the Validating Voice newsletter,

aimed at helping them track and understand their triggers and emotions. This episode is a rich resource for anyone

looking to understand and navigate their own experiences of grief and trauma.

Connect with Michelle at https://michellehaughton.com and on IG @MichelleHaughton

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Connect with Whitney by emailing her directly at [e-mail], or by sending a text on WhatsApp. She is also on IG @ImpostrixPodcast.

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00:21 Welcome to Impostrix Podcast Season Four 01:13 Introducing Michelle Houghton: A Journey of Trauma and Healing 03:58 The Emotional Significance of Hair and Identity 09:02 Understanding Grief and Trauma 18:32 Building Awareness and Healing 25:06 The Importance of a Safe Space for Healing 29:19 Discovering Self Through Healing 32:24 Tools for Immediate Stress Relief 34:10 Understanding Trauma and Grief 38:31 Personal Trauma Reflections 43:04 The Black Experience and Societal Challenges 51:57 Embracing Abundance and Healing 55:04 Conclusion and Resources