EFR 792: The Science and Process of Healing From Grief & How to Endure Any Loss with Gina Moffa, LCSW

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Chase Chewning

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5 • 927 Ratings

🗓️ 1 April 2024

⏱️ 46 minutes

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This episode is brought to you by BUBS Naturals and Audible.

I sat down in-studio with Gina Moffa, LCSW, a grief and trauma therapist and author, to explore the tumultuous landscape of grief—a journey that tests the resilience of our nervous system and thrusts us into the survival mode of the 'grief fall.' Gina shares her insights on the physical and emotional upheavals that come with significant loss, from the shock of a terminal diagnosis to the sudden absence left by a loved one's death.

As we peel back the layers of our grief responses, we touch upon the unpredictability of personal reactions, and the complex process of enduring a human wound that fundamentally alters the fabric of our existence. Gina and I also shed light on the societal pressures and myths surrounding grief, such as the notion of a 'normal' timeline for healing. She highlights the often overlooked aspect of grief's individuality, mentioning that the path to resilience is not paved with familiarity but with personal significance. We challenge the expectations placed on those grieving to quickly resume their roles in a productivity-driven world and emphasize the importance of honoring the unique rhythms of our emotional recovery.

Wrapping up, we delve into the ongoing nature of grief and the importance of self-compassion as we navigate its enduring waves. Gina provides comfort and understanding for those who fear regression and reminds us that moments of overwhelming emotion are not setbacks but a natural part of the grieving process. Join us as we discuss the significance of self-care, the courage to face grief's unpredictability, and the recognition that healing is not linear but a continual evolution alongside our losses.

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In this episode we discuss...

(01:00) Navigating the Grief Fall

(16:20) Navigating Loss and How to Develop Grief Resilience

(20:01) How Do You Move Forward After a Loss?

(24:31) The Importance (and reminder) of Endurance

(34:59) Understanding Non-Typical Grief and Loss Experiences

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0:00.0	The following is an operation podcast production.
0:03.2	Our nervous system is a smoke alarm, always scanning for danger.
0:08.0	And so when we have a huge life stressor, our cortisol is raised, every system is alerted, from there, our immune system becomes
0:17.7	in disarray, our cardiovascular system, everything is on high alert because it thinks it has to survive.
0:25.0	Really the nervous system is really at the crux of how we endure grief and how we respond to grief,
0:32.0	because there's no real preparation.
0:34.0	As much time as we are ever given to understand that a loss may come,
0:38.0	it's always going to be a shock when it does.
0:40.0	You can't catch your breath, you're having palpitations, You can't sleep your brain is racing you have brain fog memory loss
0:46.4	You know there's a hunger changes you know there's sexual changes right you're not thinking of any of that stuff you're simply
0:53.2	thinking of survival and we all can understand that whether it is a death related
0:57.6	loss or a diagnosis or a breakup you know some very significant life event
1:03.0	or nothing will ever be the same.
1:05.0	Hi, it's Gina Maffa here,
1:06.8	grief and trauma therapist,
1:08.2	an author of moving on doesn't mean letting go.
1:10.8	And welcome to Ever Forward Radio.
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