S1 Ep 30 Coping with Grief During the Holidays with Jess Hooper

How We Get Thru Podcast: Mental Health Tips for Holistic Healing

Ever found yourself wrestling with the unpredictable dance of grief? You know that moment when the wave of grief crashes in just as you're mapping out your holiday plans. Join us on this emotional journey as we navigate the grief and creativity with Jess Hooper, an artist and yogi, and the mastermind behind Creative Current.
Jess candidly shares her experience of her mother’s passing and how the vital importance of self-care and creativity was and is in her life.
We uncover practical strategies for tackling the rollercoaster of emotions the holiday season tends to unleash. From intentional painting to unveiling the "magic question" that can shift your perspective and anchor you in the present.
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Chapters

1. S1 Ep 30 Coping with Grief During the Holidays with Jess Hooper (00:00:00)

2. Cyclical Nature of Emotions and Grief (00:00:28)

3. Finding Grounding and Centering in Grief (00:15:36)

4. Grief, Family, and Holiday Planning (00:22:10)

5. Navigating Grief and Anticipation Through Creativity (00:27:52)

6. Embracing Creativity and Mental Health (00:37:54)

7. Creative Workshops for Mindfulness and Self-Care (00:44:50)

8. Finding and Coping With Grief (00:56:32)