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What No One Tells You About Grief w/ Jen Davis
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In this heartfelt episode of the Personal Pizza Podcast, Simcha teams up with close friend and life coach Jen Davis to explore the tender terrain of grief—all while attempting to master the art of gluten-free pizza. 🍕
🖤 From the kitchen to the soul, Jen opens up about losing her aunt, grandparents, and both parents—and how grief reshaped her life in unexpected ways.
🌊 She shares her healing journey, from time spent at the transformative Omega Institute to her evolution from therapist to life coach.
🎨 Simcha and Jen dive into how creativity, ritual, and honest conversation become powerful tools for navigating loss.
🍞 Plus, hear their hilarious and humble trials with gluten-free dough—where success and soggy crusts meet in equal measure.
Whether you're processing your own grief, supporting someone through it, or just here for the pizza—this episode offers a nourishing mix of depth, warmth, and real talk.
👉 Subscribe now and take a bite out of the most fascinating topics on mind, body, and soul. This is just the beginning.
Simcha Levenberg (https://slevenberg.com/) is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. He uses a unique blend of humor, authenticity and real world knowledge. Simcha helps individuals clarify their personal values and live a present and more meaningful life. He helps couples transform their relationships to be more open and emotionally flexible.
This show is Produced by Rainbow Creative with Matthew Jones and Executive Producer, Editor Jeremiah Shultz . This episode also had the support of Producer Rithu Jagannath. To learn more about how to make a podcast for you and your business, visit rainbowcreative.co https://www.rainbowcreative.co/
00:00 Introduction to Emotional Complexity
00:45 Welcome to the Kitchen
01:58 Pizza Making and Grief Discussion
02:46 Jen's Grief Journey
07:10 Sim's Family Losses
09:49 Processing Grief Through Therapy
14:23 Creative Arts and Grief
15:40 Making the Perfect Gluten-Free Pizza
25:53 The Primal Response to Grief
28:12 Understanding the Startle Response
28:32 The Power of Grief and Art
29:25 Personal Experiences with Grief
29:42 Childhood and Family Dynamics
30:31 The Impact of Losing a Parent
31:27 Therapy and Personal Growth
32:17 The Role of Creativity in Healing
48:40 Jewish Grieving Traditions
55:42 Reflections on Grief and Healing
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