How do we sit with loss? And how do we navigate grief? How do we do so in faith? How do we tend to grief during the holidays? These are all questions I chat about with my special guest and friend Chelsea Ohlemiller on my latest episode of the Can You Just Sit With Me? podcast. Throughout this episode, we discuss our personal journeys of navigating grief and offer insights and encouragement for those on similar paths. And we chat about Chelsea’s new book Now That She’s Gone on mother loss. I know you will find so much encouragement in this powerful episode, so many parts had me all teary eyed. So grab a cup of coffee or tea (and maybe tissues), and come and sit with us, and join the conversation.
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At first you’re like, how long did they give you, and you don’t realize that it’s really not helpful either way. Because if you get longer, you’re really just in that anticipatory grief for so long and you’re not really living in the moment necessarily. And if it’s shorter than what you planned, you thought you had more time as we always do.
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With vulnerability and honesty, Chelsea Ohlemiller walks you through her own journey of grief at the loss of her mother in order to help you along yours. These raw reflections on heartbreak, love, and hope in the midst of sorrow can help you put words to your own tangled feelings when you are speechless with grief. Chelsea does not couch her narrative in spiritual jargon or edit her feelings into “acceptable” sentiments that ultimately mean nothing and help no one. Instead, she invites you to be radically honest about your anger, disbelief, and sorrow so that you can move forward even if it feels like you will never be able to move on.
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Main Points
- The Continuing Journey of Grief
- The Role of Faith in Healing
- Coping with Holidays and Traditions
- Hope and Encouragement
Episode Talking Points
- 00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
- 01:03 Chelsea’s Personal Grief Journey
- 02:26 Discussing Chelsea’s Book
- 11:07 Faith and Grief
- 20:30 Honoring Loved Ones and Navigating Time
- 26:47 Coping with Grief During the Holidays
- 31:50 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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About the Guest:
Chelsea Ohlemiller is an author and speaker passionate about the awareness of grief’s impact. She has an active and engaging social media presence and is well-known for her blog, Happiness, Hope & Harsh Realities. Her first book titled, “Now That She’s Gone” released in August. She has been featured in the national bestseller “So God Made a Mother” and two Chicken Soup for the Soul books. She’s also been published online by platforms such as Her View From Home, (in)Courage, Love What Matters, Scary Mommy and more. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband and three children, which are the driving force behind all that she does. Connect with Chelsea here.