Ep 509 - How To Support Others Experiencing Grief with Jodie Atkinson

Episode Summary

In this episode, Ian and Jodie had a profound discussion on loss and approaches to cope. 

• Discover what triggers panic attacks and what you can do to keep them at bay. 
• Learn how to embrace a pastime to cope with a major injury, finding distraction and delight in social gatherings. 
• Understand that mourning may be both painful and transformational, necessitating self-care and community support.

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About the Guest:

Jodie Atkinson is an accomplished individual with a range of expertise. She is a Certified Advanced

Grief Recovery Specialist®, Speaker, Author, and entertainer, her debut book, "Have You Met My Grief?", not only serves as a written work but has also been transformed into an Award-winning Cabaret show that premiered at the 2023 Adelaide Cabaret Fringe Festival.

Since 1991, Jodie has found her home in Adelaide, where she has nurtured and raised her family.

Following a profound personal loss, she became acutely aware of her own lack of preparedness to face grief. This was largely due to society's reluctance to openly discuss the topic of grief. Driven by a deep passion to aid individuals dealing with grief, Jodie wrote a book on the subject. Furthermore, she pursued certification in the very programme that had aided her in navigating her own loss, all with the intention of extending that assistance to others.

Jodie actively engages in writing and presenting to offer support to those struggling with grief as well as their families, friends and colleagues. She takes part in speaking engagements for various community groups and takes the lead in orchestrating programs and workshops tailored for both individuals and groups, addressing a wide spectrum of losses.

With her wealth of knowledge and personal experience, Jodie employs diverse platforms to establish a safe space where the emotions, thoughts, and behaviours accompanying loss are destigmatized.

Her primary goal is to promote awareness that healing and recovery from significant loss are not only attainable but also facilitated by proactive steps taken over time, in conjunction with a supportive community.

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About the Host:

Ian Hawkins is the Founder and Host of The Grief Code. Dealing with grief firsthand with the passing of his father back in 2005 planted the seed in Ian to discover what personal freedom and legacy truly are. This experience was the start of his journey to healing the unresolved and unknown grief that was negatively impacting every area of his life. Leaning into his own intuition led him to leave corporate and follow his purpose of creating connections for himself and others. 

The Grief Code is a divinely guided process that enables every living person to uncover their unresolved and unknown grief and dramatically change their lives and the lives of those they love. Thousands of people have now moved from loss to light following this exact process. 

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