Living Through Ambiguous Grief | Stephanie Sarazin

Grief is a normal part of life. But sometimes, we have to grieve the loss of a loved one who is still living, which isn’t as socially welcomed as the grief of physical death. In this episode, author Stephanie Sarazin joins Fempower Health to explore what she termed “ambiguous grief.”We discuss the important lessons from her book, “Soul Broken: A Guidebook for Your Journey Through Ambiguous Grief,” including infidelity, divorce, coming to terms with grief, and the difference between false hope and acceptance. Discussed in this episode:Different types of grief and the social norms around themHow to comfort someone who is grievingWhat is ambiguous grief and how do you get through it?The dangers of misdirected hope Finding recovery from the compounded stress of ambiguous grief How do people recover from grief, let go, and live their lives?Navigating grief and then paying it forward“Recovery is a place where I’m living as my whole self, I’ve integrated my grief, and I’m okay.” - Stephanie SarazinRelated to this episode:Get the Book: Soul Broken by Stephanie SarazinStephanie’s Website: www.stephaniesarazin.comStephanie’s Instagram: @stephing_thruStephanie’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniesarazin Resources and episodes on Perimenopause & MenopauseIf you're passionate about advancing women's health, there are many ways you can support the Fempower Health Podcast. Here's how:Subscribe and Listen: Tune in to new episodes every Tuesday by subscribing to the Fempower Health Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your regular listenership is invaluable!Leave a Review: Help us grow by leaving a review on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback not only supports us but also helps others discover our podcast.Share with Others: Spread the word by sharing episodes with friends, family, or anyone interested in women's health. Every share helps!Engage with Our Community: Follow us on YouTube, Instagram and TikTok for the latest updates and engaging content. If you are interested in chronic pelvic pain or perimenopause & menopause, specifically, we've created specific social accounts: Peri/Menopause Instagram, Peri/Menopause Facebook, Peri/Menopause TikTok, Chronic Pelvic Pain...