Check out this blast from the past! In honor of Throwback Thursday @ImJustJoslyn finally decided to come on back to the podcast streets, and this time she’s talking about grief! Don’t worry everyone it’s definitely her shortest episode to date, so you won’t be in your feels for too long. This is a special episode with only her talking around grief that she’s experienced personally, as well as breaking down the different stages of grief and loss. So sit back, relax, light some candles and even some sage or palo santo, grab a sip, whatever you need to do in order to tap in to your feelings for a bit! It will be quick don’t worry!
Call to Action
1. For this week just have grace with yourselves! I challenge all of you to say 5-7 amazing things about yourself and the grief you have experienced for the next week Monday-Sunday. Even if you’re repeating those 5-7 positives each day that’s okay. Find the good in your grief.
2. Some book recommendations for this episode are:
◦ Grieving While Black: An Antiracist Take On Oppression And Sorrow by Breeshia Wade
◦ Notes on Grief by Chimimanda Ngozi Adichie
◦ The Pain We Carry by Natalie Y Gutierrez
3. Podcast recommendations:
◦ Small Doses “Side Effects of Healing After Loss” (with Maya Jaye) and host Amanda Seales
◦ The Friend Zone ep 375 “The Fifth Member” with hosts HeyFranHey, HeyAssante and Dustin Ross
◦ Can’t Afford Therapy Podcast with hosts Antoinette, Josh, and Savon
Music
1. Know That You Are Loved by Cleo Sol
2. Don’t Hurt Yourself by Beyonce
3. If You Let Me by Sinead Harnett
4. One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
5. W.A.Y.S. by Jhene Aiko
Research article credit:
The Stages of Grief: How to Understand Your Feelings (healthline.com)