The Art of Grieving: Creativity, Loss, and Collective Healing with Sheila K Collins S2 E11

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Sheila K. Collins, an acclaimed author and therapeutic innovator, to explore the intricate connections between grief, creativity, and collective trauma. Drawing from her latest book, *The Art of Grieving*, Sheila shares insights on how engaging with the arts can help us navigate loss, process emotions, and find healing in unexpected ways. Sheila challenges the conventional notion of grief as a linear process, instead describing it as a spiral—one that continuously resurfaces throughout our lives, allowing us to reprocess and grow. She also examines the intersection of personal loss and societal grief, shedding light on how unresolved trauma, including systemic oppression, shapes our collective consciousness. Through storytelling and community support, she highlights the importance of creating space for emotional expression in a world that often prioritizes intellect over feeling. Throughout the conversation, Sheila encourages us to embrace somatic practices and the arts as essential tools for healing. Whether through movement, music, or visual expression, she illustrates how creative outlets can serve as powerful pathways to transformation. This episode invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences with grief, consider new ways of processing loss, and ultimately discover how embracing emotional truth can foster resilience and connection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices