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E8: Grief Makes You "Weird": 5 Coping Strategies That Actually Work
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Ever find yourself doing something a little odd after loss—like wearing the same outfit for weeks or talking to your dead person’s photo—and wonder, “Is this normal?”
In this episode, I’m sharing five coping strategies that might seem weird from the outside but actually help you navigate life after loss in grounded, helpful ways.
You’ll hear about:
The science behind grief and playing games
Why talking to a photo (or a houseplant or a stuffed animal) isn’t “crazy”
How grief uniforms and grief meals can help with decision fatigue
Why getting a drastic haircut after loss is not necessarily “chaotic,” but symbolic and meaningful
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