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6: How Tending to Grief Can Heal Our Lives with Barri Leiner Grant
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In this heartfelt episode I engage in a profound conversation with Barri Leiner Grant, founder and Chief Grief Officer of the Memory Circle. Barri, a certified grief coach, shares her personal journey through grief, starting with the sudden loss of her mother, Ellen, in 1993. The discussion delves into Barri's innovative concept of "grief tending," which offers a supportive space for individuals to process loss. Barri emphasizes the importance of memory-making, writing, and community in healing. The episode concludes with Barri reading a poignant poem and offering a writing prompt, inviting listeners to explore their own grief through creative expression.
What We Explored This Episode
00:03:26: Barri's Early Life and Her Mother Ellen
00:07:45: The Sudden Loss of Ellen
00:09:24: Initial Grief and Lack of Support
00:12:48: Becoming a Motherless Mother
00:13:45: First Experience with Therapy
00:17:47: Moving to Chicago and Career Transition
00:19:15: Creating the Memory Circle
00:24:43: The Journey to Finding Her Calling
00:29:35: Personal Grief Practices and Continuing Bonds
00:35:20: Signs and Synchronicities
00:43:09: The Importance of End-of-Life Conversations
00:49:34: Supporting Others in Grief
00:55:10: Authentic Ways to Show Up for Others
00:59:52: The Power of Writing and Poetry in Grief
01:07:20: Reading of the Poem "Otherwise" by Jane Kenyon
Memorable Quotes
"I think if we bring this into the daily vernacular, just as I hope we can call in to work and say, 'I'm not going to be in today. I know it's been three years since my mom died, but it's her death anniversary, and it's really griefy."
"I have learned to trust my intuition and curiosity in exploring anything next and new and interesting. Keeping her alive means keeping her alive in ways that feel right to me, that feel on purpose to me."
"When you feel how calming, how connected, how wonderful it was to invite her in, it feels more like a calling in than a missing out. And before I could do that, the more I felt like my life was still so full and she was so proud."
Resources Mentioned
The Memory Circle: Founded by Barri Leiner Grant, The Memory Circle offers grief support and coaching. - https://www.thememorycircle.com
Practice You Podcast by Elena Brower: A podcast that aligns with heart-centered conversations and personal growth - https://elenabrower.com/podcast/
Motherless Daughters by Hope Edelman: A book that explores the experiences of women who have lost their mothers. - https://www.amazon.com/Motherless-Daughters-Legacy-Loss-20th-Anniversary/dp/0738217735
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: A book that introduces morning pages and other creative exercises to help unblock creativity. - https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252
Poetry Foundation: A resource for finding and listening to poetry - https://www.poetryfoundation.org
David Kessler: A renowned grief expert and author - https://grief.com
Claire Bidwell Smith: An author and grief therapist known for her work on grief and anxiety - https://clairebidwellsmith.com
Chicago Magazine: A monthly magazine that covers lifestyle, culture, and news in Chicago - https://www.chicagomag.com
Jane Kenyon: An American poet known for her poignant and reflective poetry - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/jane-kenyon
Poetry.org: A resource for finding and listening to poetry - https://www.poetry.org
Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief - https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Missing-Stage-Grief-Overcoming/dp/0738234779
Connect with Barri
Website - www.thememorycircle.com
Living With Loss Signup - https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/d3201ec2
The Memory Circle Substack - https://barri.substack.com/
The Memory Circle Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/132181931161167/
Barri's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/barri-leiner-grant-5125b52/
Barri's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thememorycircle
Connect with Paige
Website - https://paigenolan.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/paigenolanwrite
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/paigenolanwriter
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-nolan-0932751/
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Cover art photography by Innis Casey
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