Grief is a universal experience, but no two journeys through it are the same.
In this week’s episode of Inside the Mind, Jen and Allie share personal insights and practical tools to help you navigate the complexities of grief, loss, and the emotions that come with them.
This is not about bypassing the pain or rushing the process — it’s about allowing grief its rightful space, embracing the full spectrum of human emotion, and finding your way back to wholeness, one breath at a time.
Allie, a certified breathwork facilitator, introduces a simple yet powerful five-minute breath work practice to help you reconnect with your body, move through overwhelming emotions, and centre yourself amidst any storm.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in grief or struggled with giving your emotions the space they need, this episode is for you.
Tune in now!
Episode Highlights:
(00:15) A candid chat about tea, podcast quirks, and the importance of realness.
(01:36) Introducing the theme of grief: Why it’s a process, not an emotion, and how to honour it.
(04:23) Breathwork 101: A step-by-step guide to Allie’s 5-minute primer breath technique.
(11:53) Fixed vs. Growth mindset: How to embrace flexibility in your healing journey.
(17:34) Grief’s messy, unpredictable process: Letting go of expectations and resistance.
(25:13) The beauty of allowing emotions to flow: Why resistance holds you back and surrender sets you free.
Action Items:
Try the 5-Minute Primer Breath Work Technique: Breathe in and out through your mouth, with these steps:
10 breaths, hold for 10 seconds.
20 breaths, hold for 20 seconds.
30 breaths, hold for 30 seconds.
Reflect on your relationship with grief and your emotions. Are you resisting, controlling, or avoiding what’s present?
Journal or talk with a trusted friend about your feelings—sometimes giving them a voice is all the release you need.
Quotes:
“Grief is not an emotion; it’s a process. Give it the space it needs.”
“Allowing your emotions to exist is the first step to releasing them.”
“Fixed mindset is trying to be right. Growth mindset is learning how to get it right.” Benjamin Hardy
Takeaways:
Surrender is strength: True leadership isn’t about controlling your emotions—it’s about honouring them.
Your body knows: Trust the wisdom of your breath and let it guide you back to your centre.
Grief is a sacred teacher: It’s messy, unpredictable, and deeply transformative when you give it space to work its magic.
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