Grief as a Pathway to Love, Safety, and New Possibilities

You Make Sense

You’ll learn why grief isn’t just about death or heartbreak; it’s woven into every transition we experience. Whether it’s aging, changing relationships, or healing from the pain of our childhood, Sarah offers a compassionate roadmap to help you meet your grief with safety, embodiment, and compassion.

Episode Highlights

[00:00] What grief really is, and why everything in nature experiences it
[02:32] Why humans resist grief more than any other species
[06:30] Our culture avoids endings and celebrates beginnings
[08:22] The link between safety, surrender, and emotional processing
[10:46] How grief shows up in everyday transitions (marriage, growth, aging)
[17:30] Why unresolved trauma keeps us stuck in survival
[25:25] How protective parts keep us from experiencing grief
[31:47] Sarah’s story of losing her dog Jerry, and finding love through grief
[34:54] Somatic steps to gently access your grief without overwhelm
[37:33] How to titrate, pendulate, and discharge emotion safely
[41:51] Question 1 - Grieving estrangement from our family of origin

[45:37] Question 2 - How do I stop getting overwhelmed by grief?

[50:10] Question 3 - The healing process and finding others on this journey

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Quotes:

“So much of our suffering isn’t about grief itself, it’s about our resistance to grief.” - Sarah Baldwin [0:01:46]

“The bigger the love, the bigger the grief. Great love means great grief.” - Sarah Baldwin [0:32:14]

“Grief is aliveness. It is the result of your bravery in living and loving fully.” - Sarah Baldwin [0:34:23]