Women’s Health Unwrapped
Episode 115:
The power of self-care in grief
Lisa K.Boehm is joining me today to share her story of Rising Strong - Lisa is a grief expert, having lost a child.
“We know that there are big rises in the amount of women being diagnosed with different chronic illnesses and autoimmune diseases. So many women are struggling having quite poor health and wellbeing, so that when something does go wrong in their life, it can have a really big impact on their health. So having more resilience and that self care toolkit to really help you to be the best person you can be.”
— Nicola Farndell
“I think in midlife we are at that point in our lives where we can be grieving a lot. Our parents can be getting older, or that relationship is changing at least. What can we do about it? I think part of loss is also loss of control. We've lost control over a situation.”
— Lisa K. Boehm
In this episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped:
Grief and loss will be part of all of our lives at some point. Having resilience and also self-compassion to support yourself when you lose a loved one is so important. But so is it important to help you stay healthy and well in every way.
I’m exploring this sensitive and very important topic with an incredible guest today - Lisa K. Boehm. Lisa is discussing the importance of resilience and sharing her personal journey after the tragic loss of her daughter, Katie, and how it transformed her understanding of grief.
We talk about the various forms of loss, the significance of self-care, and the necessity of community support. Lisa emphasises that resilience is a choice and can be cultivated through small, meaningful steps. Our conversation highlights the need for women to connect and support each other, especially during challenging times. Having a supportive network and community can be a challenge when our lives are fast-paced and midlife has perhaps thrown many curveballs at you. Lisa shares advice on how you can find and connect with a new community, even in midlife.
In this conversation we share:
That resilience is crucial for navigating any of life's challenges.
The rising challenges women are facing to their health and the role of resilience to navigate this with strength and ease.
Why community support is essential for building resilience.
That grief can manifest in many forms beyond losing a loved one.
It's important to allow yourself to feel and process grief.
How self-care is foundational for mental health and healing.
The way joy and grief can coexist; one does not negate the other.
The importance of rediscovering yourself after loss and appreciating that this is a journey.
About Lisa Boehm:
Lisa K. Boehm’s life changed forever when her 17 year old daughter died suddenly in a car accident. She quickly discovered that our society struggles with death, loss, and grieving and has made it her mission to change that. In her book 'Journey to HEALING: A Mother’s Guide to Navigating Child Loss’ she shares her experience with grief and her way back to a meaningful life.
Now she focuses on gratitude and living intentionally as a way of honouring her daughter’s memory. Lisa is an author, speaker, and certified grief educator who shares the power of hope and human connection in her presentations, workshops, and book.
Connect with Lisa:
Lisa’s Book - Journey to HEALING: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Child Loss
3 Ways to Move Forward, Without Letting Go provides 3 helpful tips for grieving moms to help them manage their grief
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