Episode 45: Grief, Loss & Alcohol with Kimberley Pittman-Schultz

My guest today, Kimberly Pittman-Schultz describes herself as a poet and a human. Kimberly is also a Grief Mentor.

We had an incredibly powerful conversation where Kimberley shares the deep work that she does in helping people reimagine and recreate their lives so they can hold onto their loved ones in a new way, move into the future with a sense of purpose, and experience joy again.

Kimberley Pittman-Schultz is the author of two books: Grieving Us: A Field Guide for Living with Loss Without Losing Yourself and Mosslight, a poetry book. Her gift is addressing the special needs of those grieving a beloved companion; implementing mindfulness & sensory healing; writing—poetry, personal storytelling & journaling.

Timestamps

The tidal nature of grief
Taking the reins
The role of alcohol in processing grief
Joy habits
Letting be, letting go, letting in
The 3 styles of grieving

Links/Resources Mentioned

Poet Owl Kimberley’s website
Griever Self-Quiz
5 Healthy Reasons to Take A Break Teri’s guide to understanding the impact of alcohol

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