The holidays can be a heavy time, especially those experiencing grief + loss, a career transition, a breakup, or personal health issue. In this week’s enlightening episode, author and career change coach Emily Silva Hockstra discusses the complexities of dealing with grief and anxiety during the holiday season. She offers practical advice to help you set boundaries, practice self-care, and how to find moments of gratitude amidst the heaviness.

Emily also shares personal experiences with infertility and the supportive role her husband played during challenging times, plus the importance of therapy, journaling, movement, and having a strong support system. Tune in valuable insights + helpful tools to navigate grief and embrace gratitude in the midst of hardship.

00:08 Navigating Holiday Emotions and Grief

01:00 Setting Boundaries and Self-Care Strategies

03:16 Personal Experiences with Infertility and Grief

04:38 Therapy and Coping Mechanisms

06:39 The Power of Gratitude

08:05 Understanding Different Forms of Grief

11:15 Supporting Loved Ones Through Grief

15:15 Holding Space and Compassion in Relationships

17:03 Impact of Grief on Coaching and Writing

24:12 Emily's Books and Resources

Connect with Emily

• Website: soulsadventures.com

• IG: @soulsadventures

Upcoming Locally Well events:

• North County Wellness Networking - 1st Mondays of the month
• Women + Wellness Wednesdays | monthly event series for female entrepreneurs

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