In this episode, Heidi Dunstan talks about how to deal with grief and help somebody grieving.She talks about why grief is love and why grieving should never be done alone by someone in grief. Many times, grief is love. They have to find a new way to love their person.Heidi reminds us that grief is not just when the funeral happens. It happens for months and years after. She reveals the power of asking, "How's today?" to someone who is in grief and wants to run away.This episode is perfect for someone who is in grief or for someone who wants to know how to help someone who is grieving.Heidi Dunstan is a grief advocate and educator. Her passion for helping others learn more about grief, and how to support others who are grieving came after losing her husband unexpectedly almost 3 years ago. Her experience with friends and loved ones saying the wrong thing or completely disappearing gave her firsthand experience that many people have never learned how to grieve, which often leaves grievers to grieve in isolation. Heidi believes that grief is love and it should never be done alone, so she teaches people what to say and not say to grievers, giving them the tools to lean into grief so we can all grieve with grace.What you will learn from this episode01:23 - What Heidi Dunstan is Obsessed With02:16 - How Heidi Became a Grief Expert05:07 - Etiquette to Someone in Grief08:59 - How to Support Loved Ones in Grief15:47 - How to Deal with Many Forms of Grief18:16 - Lean Into Grief25:29 - How to Help Someone GrievingResources MentionedMeal Train®The Five Stages of Grief by Elisabeth Kübler-RossLearn More About Heidi DunstanWebsite: www.heididunstan.caFacebook: www.facebook.com/leanintogriefInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanintogriefClubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/lean-into-griefLean Into Grief Toolkit: https://heididunstan.ca/lean-into-griefSee What Your Obsessed Girls Are Doing and Send Us Feedback!CROWN AND COMPASS | Linktree - https://linktr.ee/crownandcompassgirls Get Obsessed with us. Collectively we are a nutritionist, a master certified life coach, an attorney, and a self-esteem expert. We dive into topics that uncover the essence of the human experience. Our stories are one of kicking fear in the face and taking a leap of faith. We are equally obsessed with the works of Brene Brown and are inspired to study and understand the 30 core emotions. Each week we will explore another emotion, talk to experts in their field and inspire you to live the life you are meant to be living. We are Julie Lokun, JD, Tia Morell Walden, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, and Mika Altidor, Certified Life Coach. Join us for the conversation, and more importantly be a part of the conversation. Reach out with a question or comment about an episode or suggest a personal development topic you are obsessed with. After all, the Obsessed Podcast is for you and about you. 🦋Join Our Community:CROWN AND COMPASS | Linktreehttps://www.crownandcompasslifecoaching.comLife Coach | Julie Lokun Personal Coaching and Development (julielokuncoaching.com)And if you are a podcaster, broadcaster, writer or speaker check out our newest FREE community, The Mediacasters:https://themediacasters.mn.coGet Obsessed with your life. #obsessedpodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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