F35 Mini-Ep 19: Hairy Situations

Personal Stories

Kate Spencer and Doree Shafrir open up about their personal experiences with grief, emphasizing the importance of allowing oneself to fully experience the emotions involved. Kate shares her journey through grief after losing her mother and a friend, highlighting the duality of living with such a loss: "There was, like, the me who was able to, like, go to work, and then there was the other half of me that was just, like, in a spiral, a deep, darkness spiral" 1. They stress the significance of being gentle with oneself and finding comfort in shared experiences, such as those shared by Elizabeth Gilbert and Molly Rosen on social media 1.

   

Resources

The hosts recommend several resources to aid in the grieving process, including books that offer solace and guidance. Kate suggests "When Things Fall Apart" by Pema Chodron, a book that draws on Buddhist philosophy to provide comfort during difficult times 2. Additionally, a listener recommends "Big Magic" by Elizabeth Gilbert, which encourages embracing life without apology 3. These resources aim to provide support and inspiration for those navigating the complexities of grief.