In this profound episode of the Sober is Dope podcast, we welcome nationally recognized grief and trauma expert Dr. Jennifer R. Levin, PhD, LMFT, FT to explore the complex emotional terrain of sudden and unexpected loss. Whether it’s a suicide, overdose, accident, or sudden medical event, the aftermath of traumatic death can derail even the strongest among us.
Dr. Levin is a Fellow in Thanatology, the highest distinction in the field of death, dying, and bereavement brings over 30 years of clinical expertise to this critical conversation. Together, we unpack the distinctions between traumatic grief, PTSD, and post-traumatic growth (PTG), and how these challenges intersect with sobriety and addiction recovery.
From coping with “grief attacks” to rebuilding a sense of emotional safety, Dr. Levin shares actionable strategies for those navigating overwhelming grief, as well as for those supporting them.
🆕 About the Book:Dr. Levin’s new book, The Traumatic Loss Workbook: Powerful Skills for Navigating the Grief Caused by a Sudden or Unexpected Death, drops on July 1, 2025 (New Harbinger Publications).
This compassionate and practical guide offers tools based on CBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy, and is an essential resource for those facing grief, as well as the professionals who serve them.
🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How sudden or traumatic loss differs from "normal" grief
What to say (and avoid) when someone dies suddenly
The unique challenges of grief in sobriety and recovery
How trauma shows up in the body and brain after loss
Tools to stabilize, find meaning, and move forward after trauma
Strategies for dealing with grief in the workplace
Why we often feel “unsafe in the world” after sudden death — and how to reclaim that safety
Understanding “grief attacks” and how to cope in the moment
Insights into Dr. Levin’s proprietary workplace grief response model
The concept of being “untethered” — and how to reconnect with life after loss
📘 Grab the Book:
The Traumatic Loss Workbook
Available July 1, 2025, wherever books are sold.
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Grab Book Here: ( https://traumaticgriefsolutions.com/the-traumatic-loss-workbook )
📞 Connect with Dr. Jennifer Levin:
💻 Website: https://www.TraumaticGriefSolutions.com
🎙 Podcast: Untethered: Healing the Pain From a Sudden Death
💬 Book 1-on-1 sessions or speaking engagements:
https://DrJenniferRLevin.OnlinePressKit247.com
📧 Media Inquiries: Michelle Tennant, Publicist – Michelle@WasabiPublicity.com
