Episode 92: How to Honor Loss & Why It Matters With Rachel Marie Kang

Published: Feb. 29, 2024, 9:30 a.m.

b"We experience big and little losses all the time. \\nA friend moves away. \\nAn opportunity passes you by. \\nA relationship ends. \\nLearning how to recognize and honor the losses we all experience can become a beautiful part of life, leading to more kindness, self-compassion, and connection. But we don't often talk about our losses, let alone how to honor them.\\nThat's why I loved this conversation with Rachel Marie Kang about creating space to honor loss. She is the author of the brand new book, The Matter of Little Losses, a beautiful journey through how to honor the big and little losses in your life. Here's what we cover:\\n1. The difference between loss and grief (2:09)\\n2. Different types of loss (7:22)\\n3. How we process loss as children (14:23)\\n4. Examples of \\u201clittle\\u201d losses (22:46)\\n5. The most important way to parent kids through losses (31:04)\\n6. Rachel\\u2019s 3 steps for tending losses each day (35:25)\\n7. The thing we want most to help us through loss (39:59)\\n8. Why honoring loss brings hope (47:25)\\nGet The Matter of Little Losses here.\\nFind a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.\\nDo you have questions for Dr. Alison?\\u2060 Leave them here.\\nWant to receive free bonus content? \\u2060\\u2060Sign up for my free weekly email here.\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\nGo to \\u2060www.organifi.com/bestofyou\\u2060 today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\\nHead to factormeals.com/bestofyou50 and use code bestofyou50 to get 50% off!\\nMake the switch and build a starter kit. 15% off AND free shipping when you buy a Notes starter kit at notescandle.com/bestofyou.\\nThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self.\\nGet 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Go to thrivemarket.com/bestofyou for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!\\nRelated Episodes:\\nEpisode 90: Parenting Through Transitions\\u2014How Their Challenges Catalyze Your Growth\\nEpisode 42: How to Honor Sadness, Set Boundaries with Loneliness, and What to Do When You Don\\u2019t Have Time for this Work\\nEpisode 76: When Self-Help Isn\\u2019t Enough\\u2014Finding the Faith & Strength to Move Forward after Loss & Heartache With Granger Smith\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"