Grieving the Person You Used to Be. The Emotional Side of Healing with Tammy Adams
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In this profound episode of Limitless Health, Kate McDowell sits down with grief recovery specialist Tammy Adams to explore an often-overlooked aspect of healing—grief. Not just the kind tied to death or loss of others, but the emotional waves that come from leaving behind old versions of ourselves as we grow, heal, and transform.
They unpack how grief can surface during health journeys, lifestyle shifts, and personal breakthroughs. Whether you're navigating chronic illness, stepping into a healthier lifestyle, or questioning long-held beliefs, this episode brings powerful clarity and compassion to what you're feeling—and why.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- Grief isn’t just about death—it’s about unmet expectations, things left unsaid, and identity shifts
- Healing can mean losing support systems or identities you once clung to
- Emotional processing is just as important as nutrition and lifestyle in your health journey
- Why awareness and journaling are foundational tools for healing
- The link between unresolved grief and long-standing physical symptoms
- The hidden grief behind the “secondary gains” of staying unwell
- Tools like journaling, honest self-reflection, and asking hard questions can free you from emotional quicksand
- Why you need to feel it to heal it—and how to do that safely
✅ Call to Action:
Take the free Grief Awareness Quiz on Tammy’s website to uncover hidden grief that may be affecting your health: intuitiveunderstanding.com
🔗 Connect with Tammy Adams:
- Website: intuitiveunderstanding.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/TammyAdamsIntuitiveUnderstanding
- Instagram: @intuitive_understanding
🔗 Connect with Kate McDowell:
- Website: alignednaturalhealth.com
- Instagram: @kate.mcdowell.wellness
🏷️ Keywords:
grief and healing, emotional health, grief recovery, healing journey after illness, health and grief connection
*** This podcast is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein, we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.
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