HeyJaredCatholic Grief Coach
I'm Nichole Haugen, and I'm here to support families facing anticipatory grief and loss.Join me as we share real stories and practical advice to help you navigate this challenging journey. You are not crazy. Grief triggers are real.
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The Invisible Load of Being a Caregiver and a Mom (opens the original)
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When you're caring for someone who is sick or dying while also raising kids, there can be an overwhelming amount happening behind the scenes. Appointments, medications, meals, work, school, household responsibilities, your children's needs—and somehow you're expected to keep going. In this episode, we'll talk about the invisible mental and emotional load caregivers carry, why it can leave you feeling exhausted and resentful, and how to begin putting some of that weight down without feeling guilt
They're Still Here, But You're Already Grieving (opens the original)
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When someone you love receives a diagnosis and you know your time together may be limited, grief can begin long before the loss. In this episode, we talk about anticipatory grief—the fear, sadness, stress, exhaustion, and overwhelm that can come when you're grieving while your loved one is still here. You'll learn simple ways to care for yourself, allow the feelings, stay present, and keep living your everyday life when life doesn't stop just because your heart is hurting. Free Grief Consult
Your Nervous System is Grieving Too: When to Maintain and When to Grow (opens the original)
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After someone dies, your nervous system may respond in ways you don't fully understand—fighting, fleeing, freezing, fawning, fixing, or simply shutting down. In this episode, we'll talk about having compassion for these responses instead of judging yourself for them. You'll also learn how to recognize when you're in a season of maintaining —simply getting through—and when it may be time to gently grow and expand your capacity again. www.catholicgriefcoach.com
How to Care for Yourself When You Don't Even Know What You Need (opens the original)
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When you're grieving, so much of your energy goes into simply surviving—or caring for everyone else—that you can lose touch with yourself. Then someone asks, "What do you need?" and your mind goes completely blank. In this episode, we're talking about why that happens and one simple exercise that can begin reconnecting you with yourself. I'll encourage you to make a list of 20 small things you genuinely enjoy —from ice in your water, a favorite coffee, fresh flowers, a walk outside, getting your
When Sharing Your Grief Leaves You Feeling Worse (opens the original)
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Have you ever finally found the courage to share your grief, only to walk away feeling even more alone? In this episode, we're talking about the pain of opening your heart and receiving responses that minimize, dismiss, or try to fix your grief. We'll explore why these interactions hurt so deeply, why most people aren't trying to be hurtful, and how to discern who is safe to share your grief with. Most importantly, we'll remember that Jesus understands what it feels like to suffer—and He never t
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