Sick and Seeking
Sick and Seeking is hosted by Leslie Field who, after a diagnosis in her late teens of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), has been on a 22-year journey of healing and self-discovery.
In this podcast, Leslie invites you to join her for intimate, honest and heartfelt conversations with others who are also on their own healing journeys as they live with and manage the long-term effects of “dis-ease” in the body.
Listen to the stories of courageous people who, in the face of an uncertain medical future, are on a quest to go deeper into their bodies, beyond symptom and diagnosis—or in some cases no diagnosis—to reach a place of intuitive knowing, healing and transformation.
This podcast is, above all, an exploration in healing and examines a variety of modalities and knowledge from conventional medicine to holistic and complementary therapies that bring a spiritual, psychological and mystical perspective to bodily healing in our modern culture.
Sick and Seeking
E5 S3 | Navigating Grief and Loss with Licensed Therapist and Founder of the Kintsugi Grief Center - Vanessa Fierstadt
In this episode of the Sick and Seeking Podcast, I have a heartfelt discussion with Vanessa Fierstadt, a licensed marriage and family therapist and founder of the Kintsugi Grief Center. Together, we explore the deep and often complex themes of grief, loss, and healing, drawing from Vanessa’s personal experience as a young widow and her commitment to supporting others through their grief journeys.
Join us for this enriching conversation that navigates the intricate landscape of grief, providing insights and support for anyone experiencing loss.
Conversation Highlights:
Vanessa’s Path to Grief Work: Vanessa shares how her own experience with loss inspired her to dedicate her life to grief support.
The Mission of Kintsugi Grief Center: We discuss how this organization was created to bridge the gap in available resources for those navigating grief.
Understanding Grief as a Lifelong Process: We talk about how grief evolves and shifts over time, highlighting its persistent reality.
Societal Stigma: We touch on the discomfort surrounding discussions of death and grief in society.
Anticipatory Grief: Vanessa emphasizes the significance of anticipatory grief as a valid and intricate experience.
Pet Loss: We address how the loss of pets is often overlooked in grief discussions, and the deep emotional bonds we have with animals.
The Physical Manifestation of Grief: We explore how grief can affect the body and overall health.
Acknowledging Emotions: It's crucial to express grief and honor all feelings, including anger, as a natural part of the healing journey.
Continuing Bonds: Vanessa provides insights on how grief does not erase our connections to loved ones.
Emerging New Self: We talk about how grief can lead to new realizations and aspects of ourselves that come to light post-loss.
The Importance of Community: We discuss the vital part that therapy and group support play in the healing process.
Quote:
“I’m one of the people who believe that we grieve for the rest of our life, but that it changes shape and it changes weight and it changes size. It doesn’t go away.” -Vanessa
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