In this podcast episode, Natasha sits down with author Rachel Marie Kang to delve into the depths of grief, storytelling, and the significance of sitting with our emotions. Rachel shares personal experiences and insights that have shaped her perspective on loss, healing, and the power of art and literature in navigating life’s challenges. She shares just how to sit with grief big and small and why it all matters.
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I knew the only way I could write about the gravity of grief was to do so by telling you stories, ushering in beauty and balm.
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“In this compassionate and deeply personal book, Rachel Marie Kang invites you to see and be seen in the midst of your sorrow, your suffering–your story. Through prose and poetry that gives voice to all the things we lose along the way, this gracious book will help you
- ponder your loss without judgment
- remember what was and make meaning of your memories
- reflect on what is yet to be as you heal with hope”
Rachel beautifully articulates the importance of telling our stories, whether privately in journals or publicly through books like her own. She emphasizes how the act of sharing our experiences, big or small, allows us to process emotions, find healing, and connect with others who may resonate with our journey. Rachel’s book, “The Matter of Little Losses,” serves as a testament to the transformative power of personal storytelling in processing grief.
Episode Talking Points:
- 00:00 Welcome to the Journey of Grief and Hope
- 00:51 Introducing Rachel Marie Kang: A Voice on Grieving Gracefully
- 01:23 Rachel’s Personal Journey Through Health Crises and Finding Comfort
- 03:53 The Essence of Rachel’s Book: Acknowledging the Little Losses
- 09:08 The Power of Storytelling and Art in Processing Grief
- 15:05 Personal Storytelling: A Pathway Through Grief
- 18:23 Embracing the Significance of Every Loss
- 23:09 Spiritual Practices for Navigating Loss
- 27:19 Connecting with Rachel Marie Kang and Closing Thoughts
- And more.
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About the Guest:
Rachel Marie Kang is a New York native, born and raised just outside New York City. She is a writer of poems, prose, and other pieces, and she is the founder of Fallow Ink. A mixed woman of African American, Native American (Ramapough Lenape Nation), Irish, and Dutch descent, she is a graduate of Nyack College with a Bachelor of Arts in English with Creative Writing and a minor in Bible. Her writing has been featured by Christianity Today, Charlotte Magazine, and (in)courage. Rachel lives and writes just outside Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband and two children. Connect with here at rachelmariekang.com.
Mentioned in the Episode:
The Matter of Little Losses by Rachel Marie Kang
Can You Just Sit With Me? by Natasha Smith