EP 532: When Grief and Loss Become Your Norm—and You Don't Know How to Live Again with Tiffany (Part 1)

What happens when loss isn't just one event—but becomes your entire reality?

In this deeply emotional and raw coaching session, Christine works with Tiffany, who has experienced an overwhelming series of losses in a short period of time—losing her father, her longtime partner, her beloved pet, her home, and a major part of her physical body through surgery.

When grief stacks like this, it doesn't just feel heavy—it can begin to feel like your new normal.

Tiffany shares how she feels untethered, disconnected, and unsure how to move forward. Even with a background in personal growth and healing work, she finds herself in survival mode—struggling to feel grounded, supported, or clear on her next step.

Christine offers a compassionate reminder: grief isn't something we're meant to process alone. Before trying to "figure it out," we need to be held, supported, and allowed to feel what's real.

This episode is a powerful invitation to slow down, honor your grief, and recognize that healing begins with being witnessed—not fixed.

Press play to experience what it looks like to be held in the middle of deep loss—and why that may be the most important step forward.

Consider / Ask Yourself

• Have you experienced multiple losses that left you feeling overwhelmed or untethered?
• Do you find yourself intellectualizing your pain instead of fully feeling it?
• Are you trying to "figure out your next step" before fully processing your grief?
• Do you have a safe space or support system where you feel truly held?

Key Insights and A-Ha's

• Grief compounds when multiple losses occur close together, often pushing us into survival mode.
• Intellectualizing pain can create distance from the emotional processing we truly need.
• Healing grief is not a solo process—we need safe, supportive containers.
• Being "held" emotionally is just as important as any tool or strategy.
• Sometimes life strips everything away so we can reconnect with who we truly are.

How to Deepen the Work

• Reflect on whether you've given yourself permission to fully feel your grief.
• Notice where you may be detaching or "clinicalizing" your emotions.
• Seek out supportive spaces—whether through community, friendship, or professional guidance.
• Practice being with your emotions rather than rushing to fix or solve them.

Resource Mentioned in This Episode

Good With Money Workshop with Kate Northrup

Christine shares a powerful resource for healing your relationship with money—especially if you feel stuck in survival mode or unsupported financially.

Learn more and register at: christinehassler.com/good

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