Ep. 146 - Megan Devine ”It’s OK That You’re NOT OK” pt. 1

The Deconstructionists

John Williamson

Religion, Religion & Spirituality

4.4 • 823 Ratings

🗓️ 20 March 2023

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Guest Info/Bio:Welcome to 2023! We’re back! To kick off the year I welcome the amazing Megan Divine to kick off our series on grief and loss. Psychotherapist Megan Devine believes that making the world a better place starts with acknowledging grief, rather than seeking to overcome it. She advocates for a revolution in how we discuss loss – personally, professionally, and as a wider community.Megan is the author of the best-selling book, It’s OK that You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief & Loss in a Culture that Doesn’t Understand, and her guided grief journal, How to Carry What Can’t Be Fixed. Her animated “how to help a grieving friend” video distills a complex issue into simple, actionable steps in just over three (adorable) minutes. Gaining over 50 million views in its first few months, the animation is now used in training programs all around the world.Megan’s work has been translated into 15 languages, and is featured widely in the media, including the New York Times, Marketplace, The Atlantic, Washington Post, GQ, Harvard Business Review, and Bitch magazine. She’s a sought after expert when grief erupts in the public sphere. Her latest collaborative project, the PBS documentary Speaking Grief, is out now. Guest (selected) Publications: It’s OK That You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn’t Understand” Guest Website/Social Media: www.refugeingrief.com Facebook: @refugeingrief Twitter: @refugeingrief Instagram: @refugeingrief Theme Music by: Forrest Clay “Does God & Recover” found on the EP, Recover.You can find Forrest Clay's music on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music is found!This episode of the Deconstructionists Podcast was edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson Stay on top of all of the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to check out our blog, snag a t-shirt, or follow us on social mediaJoin our Patreon family here: www.patreon.com/deconstructionists Website by Ryan BattlesAll photos by Jared HevronLogos designed by Joseph Ernst & Stephen PfluigT-shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner. Starting your own podcast? Try Riverside! https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=john-williamsonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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0:00.0	you are carrying a story that is always looking for a place to be said and a place to be spoken.
0:06.8	And that is because we are so quick to jump in, right?
0:11.5	Like there's just no, when we start allowing people to tell the truth about their own experience
0:16.5	without fixing it, correcting it, hijacking it, telling them it's not that bad,
0:21.2	well, then maybe we start building the world that we want,
0:26.5	where all of our losses are heard and respected and given the airtime and the support
0:31.2	that they deserve.
0:32.0	And then we don't have to look for any possible opportunity to tell the story.
0:40.3	Does she care that I doubt? Does she care that I fear?
0:43.3	Something tells me God will survive.
0:56.5	So take a breath.
0:59.1	Welcome to the Deconstructionist podcast.
1:01.2	I'm your host John Williamson, and we are back.
1:02.1	It's 2023.
1:05.9	I know you guys have waited patiently for a while for new content.
1:10.0	But as I mentioned in kind of the teaser episode,
1:12.9	wanted to be able to provide more content more frequently and in a way that didn't absolutely overload me. So hopefully you guys like
1:18.5	this new format and the shorter episodes that are cut into two parts. So I'm not cheating anybody
1:24.2	of any content. Believe me, I promise. Just cutting into two parts,
1:29.5	a little more digestible. So hopefully you guys like that. You know, if you love it, if you hate it,
1:34.7	let me know. You can contact me through the website, www. www.the deconstructionist.com. There,
1:42.2	you can find all of our stuff. So social media, you can find our web store. So if you want a pint glass or a t-shirt or a coffee mug, if you want to support us on Patreon, you can do so there. We have a blog, some stuff for you to read on there. And you can also stream our backcat, our entire back catalog of episodes
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