Claire Bidwell Smith, licensed therapist and bestselling author of Conscious Grieving, joins me to share practical ways to navigate grief and loss. With years of experience in hospice, private practice, and her own personal story of loss, Claire offers compassionate, step-by-step guidance for anyone struggling to process death and change. In this episode, we discuss:

How to face grief instead of avoiding it

Practical exercises from her book Conscious Grieving

The role of therapy, writing, and ritual in healing

Why grief is not something to “get over,” but something to grow through

If you’re looking for actionable tools, emotional support, and real conversation around grief, this episode will leave you with clarity and hope. For more on Claire Bidwell Smith: https://linktr.ee/Clairebidwellsmith

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