Women and Grief: Creating Space for Healing with Lori Johnson S3E115
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Show Notes
In this deeply moving episode of Transforming 45, host Lisa sits down with educator, author, and grief advocate Lori Johnson to explore the transformative journey through grief, healing, and rediscovery. Lori vulnerably shares the story of losing her son, Robert, and how that life-altering experience shifted her from a mindset of doing to one of being.
Together, they discuss the importance of honoring loss, finding flow in life, and embracing the full spectrum of emotion that comes with grief—especially during midlife. Lori also introduces the Daisy App, a 24/7 resource hub created to support grieving women with empathy and immediacy.
From the healing power of writing to the necessity of community and connection, this conversation is a poignant reminder that grief is not linear—and joy can return.
🎧 Takeaways:
- Being present is more healing than constant doing
- Grief is a personal, nonlinear journey that shapes identity
- Writing can unlock deep healing and reflection
- Supportive spaces are essential for grieving women
- Flow and presence help us reconnect to ourselves
- The Daisy App offers real-time support and resources
- Grief can resurface during life transitions like midlife
- Women’s experiences of grief are layered and often silent
- Community and conversation reduce stigma and isolation
- It’s never too late to heal, honor, and grow
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Lori Johnson's Journey
01:00 The Shift from Doing to Being
04:45 Understanding Flow and Its Importance
07:39 Life Events Leading to Transformation
08:42 The Profound Impact of Grief
12:05 Writing as a Healing Process
15:35 Acknowledging Loss and Its Impact
18:42 Honoring Robert: A Mother's Reflection
22:50 The Journey Through Grief and Finding Joy
27:54 The Transformation of Grief
30:13 Creating Supportive Spaces for Grieving Women
32:37 The Daisy App: A New Approach to Grief
33:27 Grief at Different Life Stages
36:28 The Intersection of Grief and Midlife Changes
39:41 The Complexity of Women's Experiences
41:55 Breaking the Silence: Women's Stories of Grief
47:52 Building Community and Connection
✨ Whether you're navigating loss yourself or holding space for someone who is, this episode offers comfort, clarity, and hope.
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