Have you ever faced a loss that changed your life? Let's explore how pain can be transformed into purpose. Each episode delves into the stories of those who have faced deep adversity and found healing, meaning, and sometimes a new purpose in life. After losing both parents during the early days of the pandemic, I experienced blessings, synchronicities and miracles -the hidden GIFTS that emerge from loss. Our stories need to be told because in doing so, we heal not only ourselves, but also the people we share them with.
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Have you ever faced a loss that changed your life? Let's explore how pain can be transformed into purpose. Each episode delves into the stories of those who have faced deep adversity and found healing, meaning, and sometimes a new purpose in life. After losing both parents during the early days of the pandemic, I experienced blessings, synchronicities and miracles -the hidden GIFTS that emerge from loss. Our stories need to be told because in doing so, we heal not only ourselves, but also the people we share them with.
Episode 28: Josea Crossley on The Dark Woods of Grief, A Journey Through Collective and Personal Healing
Hidden Gifts of Loss
32 minutes
8 months ago
Episode 28: Josea Crossley on The Dark Woods of Grief, A Journey Through Collective and Personal Healing
In this episode of the Hidden Gifts of Loss podcast, host Julie interviews Josea Crossley, founder of the Dark Woods of Grief. Josea has over 20 years of experience working with grief and trauma through practices rooted in somatic therapy, attachment theory, deep nature connection, craniosacral therapy, shamanic study, Tibetan Buddhism, and yoga. The discussion delves into the transformative power of grief work, the importance of community support in healing, and the impact of societal and historical factors on our grieving processes. Josea also shares insights into her online and in-person programs that provide guidance and ritual spaces for individuals to safely navigate their grief, fostering a sense of belonging and healing. The conversation highlights the interconnectedness of personal grief and collective trauma, emphasizing the need for communal grieving practices to achieve holistic well-being. Listeners can learn more about Josea's work here:
https://www.instagram.com/darkwoodsofgrief/
https://www.facebook.com/darkwoodsofgrief/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josea-crossley-0001622b/
https://darkwoodsofgrief.com/
00:00 Introduction to Jo Crossley and Her Work
01:18 The Dark Woods of Grief: A Metaphor and Practice
01:58 Community and Grieving: The Importance of Not Being Alone
02:51 Cultural Practices and the Stigma Around Grief
06:26 The Impact of COVID-19 on Grief Support
13:26 The Role of Rituals in Grieving
17:15 Understanding Grief and Its Layers
17:41 Collective Grief in Society
18:00 Recognizing and Naming Grief
18:09 The Importance of Grief Skills
18:41 The Impact of Political Events on Grief
20:43 Historical and Systemic Roots of Grief
22:43 Personal and Ancestral Grief
27:40 The Role of Community in Grief
31:17 Upcoming Grief Support Programs
34:02 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
Hidden Gifts of Loss
Have you ever faced a loss that changed your life? Let's explore how pain can be transformed into purpose. Each episode delves into the stories of those who have faced deep adversity and found healing, meaning, and sometimes a new purpose in life. After losing both parents during the early days of the pandemic, I experienced blessings, synchronicities and miracles -the hidden GIFTS that emerge from loss. Our stories need to be told because in doing so, we heal not only ourselves, but also the people we share them with.
