Grief is always the uninvited guest. So how do we navigate this thing called grief in our life? How do we navigate the loss and void it has caused in our life? And how do we navigate it all with hope? In this episode of the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast I sit with Sarah Bell, Grief Educator and creator of Life, Loss, and Hope. In this conversation you hear the rich knowledge she brings to the topic of loss and grief from lived experience and years of service as a Hospice Chaplain.
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I often say to people, if you feel hopeless, I will just hold the hope until you can feel it again.
Sarah Bell
In our conversation, Sarah shares insights into the process of grieving, the concept of ‘ambiguous loss’, and the impact of social perceptions on the grieving process. She reflects on the significance of having someone to simply ‘sit with you’ in moments of grief without attempting to fix the pain. Sarah’s stories and explanations emphasize the importance of acknowledging and expressing grief, the therapeutic effect of mourning rituals, and finding hope and strength in faith and community support. The podcast also discusses societal attitudes towards grief in various cultures and ends with Sarah offering words of hope and encouragement to those navigating through loss, underlining the transformative power of facing grief head-on, akin to the buffalo approach during a storm.
Life, Loss and Hope is a series of authentic talks sharing support, encouragement and hope. Sarah’s experiences of personal loss, faith and working as a Hospice Chaplain with terminally ill, end of life and bereaved families. Her hope is to inspire and deepen your understanding of how to grieve in a healthy way and to heal the pain of loss.
Main Points
- Honoring our individual paths of healing
- Facing the storm head-on
- Finding hope in the person of Jesus Christ
- Healing through shared stories
Episode Talking Points:
- 00:00 Welcome to ‘Can You Just Sit With Me’ Podcast
- 01:05 Sarah Bell’s Journey Through Grief and Loss
- 02:26 Understanding Grief: Personal Stories and Insights
- 08:17 The Many Faces of Loss: Beyond Death
- 13:02 Navigating Grief: Education, Healing, and Hope
- 16:44 Grief Across Cultures: A Global Perspective
- 21:21 Embracing Grief: The Buffalo Approach
- 28:07 Words of Hope and Encouragement
- 29:58 Connecting with Life, Loss, and Hope
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About the Guest:
Sarah Bell is a Grief Educator and creator of Life, Loss & Hope. Her experiences of personal loss, faith and working as a Hospice Chaplain with terminally ill, end of life and bereaved families informs and inspires her work. Her hope is to inspire and deepen your understanding of how to grieve in a healthy way and to heal the pain of loss. Connect with her at https://lifelosshope.co.uk/.