In this heartfelt episode, grief expert and therapist Laura Walton joins Hard Beautiful Journey to talk about navigating profound loss, finding peace through purpose, and how grief has changed for her over the last 18+ years. We explore the deep connection we still carry with loved ones after they die, what it means to grieve "on purpose," and how grief can be a pathway to healing—not something to fix or get over.
In This Episode:
- The turning point after losing her partner and father
- The myth of “getting over” grief
- Building a new spiritual connection with loved ones who have passed
- How yoga and movement help Laura move grief through the body
- Creating space for others to grieve without trying to fix them
0:00 - Intro: Grief as a Beginning
2:24 - Laura’s Life Before Loss
5:01 - The Losses That Changed Everything
8:17 - What Grief Is (and Isn’t)
11:32 - Being Misunderstood in Grief
15:45 - Judgment & Silence Around Death
19:12 - Creating Grief on Purpose
22:38 - Evolving the Relationship with Grief
27:03 - Spirit Connection After Death
32:20 - Supporting Others Through Grief
36:01 - Using Your Voice
38:24 - Finding Your Tribe
41:33 - Yoga, Somatics & Grief in the Body
47:22 - What Society Gets Wrong About Grief
51:12 - Final Message for the Brokenhearted
56:20 - Gratitude + Gentle Close
Stay Connected:
Tiff on Instagram → @iamtiffcarson
Laura on Instagram → @grief.on.purpose
Laura's Website → www.griefonpurpose.com