Stephan Neff

Steps To Sobriety

Stephan Neff

  • 509 Laura Moulton: Grieving The Living - When The Heart Says Yes But The Brain Says No

509 Laura Moulton: Grieving The Living - When The Heart Says Yes But The Brain Says No

Thursday 2nd January 2025

Explore emotional loss with Laura Moulton as she discusses grieving the living, setting boundaries, and finding healing in this heartfelt episode.
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Grieving The Living: A Deep Dive into Emotional Loss with Laura Moulton

Episode Overview

  • Grieving isn't limited to physical death – emotional losses need recognition too.
  • Setting healthy boundaries is essential for emotional well-being.
  • Cultural inadequacies often leave us unprepared for proper grieving.
  • Attachment styles formed early in life can affect our grief responses.
  • Embracing grief fully can lead to greater emotional maturity and healthier relationships.
It's sad that we feel shame around grieving – it's like feeling shame for healing.
In this episode of 'Steps To Sobriety', host Stephan Neff welcomes trauma therapist and author Laura Moulton to discuss the often overlooked topic of 'grieving the living'. Laura, with her extensive credentials and experience, sheds light on the importance of understanding grief in relationships where there has been no physical death, but a significant emotional loss. Stephan, who is navigating his own personal changes, finds solace and insight in Laura's perspective on grief and boundaries.
Laura explains how many of us struggle with grief from relationships where we don't receive the love or respect we yearn for. She shares her journey of growing up quickly and learning to set boundaries, highlighting how crucial it is to respect others' decisions about us. Laura provides practical advice on defining boundaries, debunking common misconceptions about grief, and emphasising the benefits of grieving fully and honestly.
The conversation touches on the cultural inadequacies in teaching healthy grieving processes and the impact of attachment styles formed early in life. Stephan and Laura explore how unresolved grief can trigger intense emotional responses and affect our interactions. They discuss the importance of acknowledging and processing grief to achieve emotional maturity and healthier relationships. Laura's compassionate approach offers hope and practical strategies for those grappling with emotional losses.
She encourages listeners to fight for their well-being and to recognise their worth, even in the face of painful realities. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of grief, boundaries, and the journey towards emotional freedom. Ready to understand grief in a new light? Tune in to hear Laura's insights and start your journey towards healing.