Michael D.

Health and Healing Dealing with Trauma and Addictions

Michael D.

  • Does Healing apply to Grief? *CAUTION* check your radio dial before listening.

Does Healing apply to Grief? *CAUTION* check your radio dial before listening.

Wednesday 20th August 2025

Explore grief's complex journey with Michael D., focusing on healing and well-being across emotional dimensions.
17 minutes
Compassionate
Supportive
Healing
Informative
Hopeful

About this podcast

Health and Healing Dealing with Trauma and Addictions
Author:
Michael D.
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Stigma & Social Perspectives
Mindful Recovery
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Episodes:
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Grief's Journey: Healing or Well-Being?

Episode Overview

  • Grief is a deeply personal experience; everyone grieves differently.
  • Healing may not be a finite goal; well-being might be more fitting.
  • Empathy and creating safe spaces are crucial for those grieving.
  • Spiritual transformation can offer hope during the grieving process.
  • Community support and counselling can aid in coping with grief.
"The sadness never ends, but peace and well-being can be attained."
Michael D. takes you on a heartfelt journey through the complexities of grief and healing in this episode. With a focus on understanding the emotional turmoil that accompanies loss, he offers a compassionate exploration of whether healing truly applies to grief. Michael shares his personal reflections and encourages listeners to embrace their unique grieving processes, recognising that everyone experiences grief differently.
Through insightful discussions on the five dimensions of well-being—intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual—Michael challenges the conventional notion of healing as a finite goal, suggesting instead that well-being may be a more fitting aspiration for those in mourning. The episode thoughtfully considers the often overlooked emotional reactions such as denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance, and how they intertwine with the grief journey.
Michael acknowledges the difficulty in navigating these emotions and stresses the importance of empathy and creating safe spaces for open dialogue. He also delves into the idea of finding solace in spirituality and transformation, offering a beacon of hope to those grappling with the loss of loved ones. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own experiences and to seek support when needed, whether through counselling or community connections.
Michael's empathetic approach provides comfort and understanding, reminding us that while the sadness may never fully disappear, peace and well-being are attainable goals. If you're searching for an episode that offers both insight and support during difficult times, this one might just be what you need.
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