Grief is the New Normal

By: Dr. Heather Taylor PsyD Psychologist
  • Summary

  • A podcast to help normalize, validate, educate and discuss grief and mourning practices and experiences through psychoeducation, interviews and working toward changing the narrative of loss.
    © 2024 Grief is the New Normal Psychological Services All Rights Reserved.
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Episodes
  • Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #38 Griefaversaries & My Brother Garrett
    Nov 18 2024

    Navigating Grief-Aversaries and Honoring Loved Ones: A Personal Journey

    In the latest episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor explores the profound concept of 'grief-aversaries,' drawing from her personal experience of losing her brother 15 years ago. She recounts how her family's annual gatherings evolve, the meaningful rituals they've established, and the challenges of navigating grief over time. Dr. Taylor shares valuable insights into coping mechanisms, the importance of community, and personalized approaches to honoring loved ones on significant dates. This episode aims to normalize the grieving process and provide listeners with tools and strategies to manage their grief in their own unique ways.

    00:00 Introduction to Grief is the New Normal

    00:25 Personal Story: The Loss of My Brother

    01:46 Family Gatherings and Grief Rituals

    04:12 Memories and Reflections

    13:02 Coping Strategies and Self-Care

    14:37 Understanding and Embracing Grief

    19:54 Changing Grief Over Time

    22:53 Conclusion and Upcoming Projects

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    I'm Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed, PsyPact psychologist based out of Washington state. I've been practicing grief therapy since 2012 and am passionate about changing the narrative of grief in our current cultural climate. Grief is a universal lived experience and as such needs to be something we talk about without the taboo attached. I hope you'll join me as we work to adjust to the new normal we are living in and support one another in that process.

    https://www.griefisthenewnormal.com

    hello@griefisthenewnormal.com

    Dr. Taylor is also a co-founder of 'The Mourning Movement,' with Jen Reisinger, LMHC. The Mourning Movement aims to create spaces for grief education and community support to reduce isolation and stigma around grief. Be sure to sign up for more modern grief insights and resources at https://themourningmovement.myflodesk.com/resourcesandnewsletter

    https://www.themourningmovement.com

    hello@themourningmovement.com

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    Opening Music by The Dadicorns

    Copyright 2024 Grief is the New Normal: A podcast with Dr. Heather Taylor

    All Rights Reserved.

    This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information discussed in this podcast is not a replacement or substitute for therapy.

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    25 mins
  • Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #37 The Prelude to Authenticity: Navigating Anticipatory Grief Before Coming Out with Miriam Cornell, LMFT
    Nov 11 2024
    Anticipatory Grief and Coming Out: A Conversation with Miriam Cornell, LMFT In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor is joined by Miriam Cornell, LMFT from Minneapolis. They discuss the intersection of grief and the coming out process. Miriam shares their personal journey as a bisexual, non-binary individual and their professional experience working with clients navigating religious trauma and queer identities. The episode also explores anticipatory grief, the emotional complexities of coming out, and strategies for self-care and community support. Key takeaways include understanding the ongoing nature of coming out, validating feelings of grief, and the importance of supportive relationships. 00:00 Introduction to Grief is the New Normal 00:28 Meet Miriam Cornell: A Journey in Mental Health 01:26 Navigating the Coming Out Process 03:07 Understanding Anticipatory Grief 07:55 Emotional Complexities of Coming Out 14:38 Support Strategies for the Coming Out Process 22:38 Self-Care and Community Building 27:06 Advice for Partners and Support Networks 31:19 Key Takeaways and Conclusion -------------------------------------- Miriam Cornell, MA, LMFT (they/them) is a therapist with Transcend Psychotherapy (https://transcendpsychotherapy.com/team/miriam-cornell/). You can follow them @expanding_circles on Instagram. Navigating mental health struggles can feel lonely and be isolating. One of the reasons I believe that therapy works is the opportunity to provide a new and meaningful connection as the foundation on which to create long-lasting change. I work from a systemic and attachment-based lens. I understand our mental health struggles to be interconnected with many aspects of our past and current life circumstances and relationships. I want to work with you to identify any unhelpful patterns, learn new ways of interacting, and find meaning in your life story while looking toward the future with hope. I am especially passionate about mental health struggles in the LGBTQ+ community with a specific area of interest in processing religious experiences. For many in the community religion has been particularly harmful. Whether you choose to re-engage or disengage, I can walk alongside you to help you identify, evaluate, and deconstruct unhealthy and harmful patterns with the hope and goal of finding a sense of ease in relating to this chapter of your life. ------------------------------------------ I'm Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed, PsyPact psychologist based out of Washington state. I've been practicing grief therapy since 2012 and am passionate about changing the narrative of grief in our current cultural climate. Grief is a universal lived experience and as such needs to be something we talk about without the taboo attached. I hope you'll join me as we work to adjust to the new normal we are living in and support one another in that process. https://www.griefisthenewnormal.com hello@griefisthenewnormal.com Dr. Taylor is also a co-founder of 'The Mourning Movement,' with Jen Reisinger, LMHC. The Mourning Movement aims to create spaces for grief education and community support to reduce isolation and stigma around grief. Be sure to sign up for more modern grief insights and resources at https://themourningmovement.myflodesk.com/resourcesandnewsletter https://www.themourningmovement.com hello@themourningmovement.com We have our upcoming Grief and the Holidays webinar on November 14th! Be sure to sign up or share with someone who may need extra support this upcoming holiday season. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grief-the-holidays-virtual-webinar-tickets-1048206051517?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile ------------------------------------- Opening Music by The Dadicorns Copyright 2024 Grief is the New Normal: A podcast with Dr. Heather Taylor All Rights Reserved. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information discussed in this podcast is not a replacement or substitute for therapy.
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    34 mins
  • Grief is the New Normal Podcast: Episode #36 When Grief Redefines Us: Navigating Change in Identity with Sitara Marin, LMHC
    Nov 4 2024

    In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal,' Dr. Heather Taylor speaks with licensed mental health counselor Sitara Marin about the complex interplay between grief and identity. They discuss how shifting roles, titles, and expectations in the wake of both death and non-death losses can impact one's sense of self. Sitara introduces her adapted tier model of grief, emphasizing the importance of acceptance, processing, and integrating both old and new identities. The conversation offers valuable insights and practical strategies for managing grief, maintaining self-care, and supporting loved ones through identity transitions.

    00:00 Introduction to Grief is the New Normal

    00:26 Meet Sitara Marin: Licensed Mental Health Counselor

    02:32 Understanding Identity Loss in Therapy

    05:20 The Tier Model: A New Approach to Grief

    06:54 Navigating Non-Death Losses

    19:14 Self-Care and Compassion in Grief

    24:22 Supporting Loved Ones Through Identity Transitions

    28:55 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

    33:10 Closing Remarks and Resources

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    Sitara Marin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Sex Therapist living in Seattle. She obtained her Masters in Counseling from Northwestern University and her Masters in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. She has her own private practice based in Seattle, WA where she works with individuals 16 years and older to delve deep into their psyche and recreate their identities using various modalities such as PsychoDynamic, Existentialism, and Sex Therapy. When Sitara isn't swimming in the sea of the Unconscious she can be found playing board games with her family, going on culinary adventures, and sleeping in!

    https://www.sitaramarintherapy.com/

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    I'm Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed, PsyPact psychologist based out of Washington state. I've been practicing grief therapy since 2012 and am passionate about changing the narrative of grief in our current cultural climate. Grief is a universal lived experience and as such needs to be something we talk about without the taboo attached. I hope you'll join me as we work to adjust to the new normal we are living in and support one another in that process.

    https://www.griefisthenewnormal.com

    hello@griefisthenewnormal.com

    Dr. Taylor is also a co-founder of 'The Mourning Movement,' with Jen Reisinger, LMHC. The Mourning Movement aims to create spaces for grief education and community support to reduce isolation and stigma around grief. Be sure to sign up for more modern grief insights and resources at https://themourningmovement.myflodesk.com/resourcesandnewsletter

    https://www.themourningmovement.com

    hello@themourningmovement.com

    We have our upcoming Grief and the Holidays webinar on November 14th! Be sure to sign up or share with someone who may need extra support this upcoming holiday season. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grief-the-holidays-virtual-webinar-tickets-1048206051517?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=organizer-profile&utm-share-source=organizer-profile

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    Opening Music by The Dadicorns

    Copyright 2024 Grief is the New Normal: A podcast with Dr. Heather Taylor

    All Rights Reserved.

    This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information discussed in this podcast is not a replacement or substitute for therapy.

    Show more Show less
    35 mins

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