The First Five Years of Grief | Season 3 Premiere

Grief and Light Podcast

The first five years of grief:

• Year One: Shock and Fog
• Year Two: Year of Permanence
• Year Three: The Year of Inflammation and New Normals
• Year Four: The Pivot Year
• Year Five: The Year of Rebirth

In this episode, Nina Rodriguez reflects on the first five years of her grief journey after the loss of her brother. She shares the different stages and experiences she went through, and discusses the importance of allowing grief to unfold in its own time, and the physical impact it can have on the body. Nina also emphasizes the need for self-care and finding joy amidst grief. The episode concludes with a preview of what to expect in the upcoming season of the podcast.
Takeaways

• Grief is a journey that unfolds in its own time and can be different for everyone.
• The first five years of grief can be characterized by different stages and experiences.
• Allowing grief to be felt and processed is important for healing.
• Grief can have physical effects on the body, and self-care is crucial.
• Finding joy and embracing new normals can be part of the grief journey.
• Sharing stories and experiences can create a more grief-informed and supportive world.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
09:51 Reflecting on the First Five Years of Grief
11:44 Year One: Shock and Fog
16:55 Year Two: Year of Permanence
21:12 Year Three: The Year of Inflammation and New Normals
23:16 Year Four: The Pivot Year
26:06 Year Five: The Year of Rebirth
30:44 Preview of Season Three
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1. Introduction and Catching Up (00:00:00)

2. Reflecting on the First Five Years of Grief (00:09:51)

3. Year One: Shock and Fog (00:11:44)

4. Year Two: Year of Permanence (00:16:55)

5. Year Three: The Year of Inflammation and New Normals (00:21:12)

6. Year Four: The Pivot Year (00:23:16)

7. Year Five: The Year of Symbolic Rebirth (00:26:06)

8. Preview of Season 3 (00:30:44)