here can be so much confusion and resistance to our grief. But grief is actually a natural, intelligent process your nervous system uses to metabolize change, endings, and loss. In this episode of You Make Sense, Sarah explains why humans struggle with grief while nature surrenders with ease, and how unprocessed sorrow can lead to dysregulation, disconnection, and chronic stress.
You’ll learn why grief isn’t just about death or heartbreak; it’s woven into every transition we experience. Whether it’s aging, changing relationships, or healing from the pain of our childhood, Sarah offers a compassionate roadmap to help you meet your grief with safety, embodiment, and compassion.
Episode Highlights
[00:00] What grief really is, and why everything in nature experiences it
[02:32] Why humans resist grief more than any other species
[06:30] Our culture avoids endings and celebrates beginnings
[08:22] The link between safety, surrender, and emotional processing
[10:46] How grief shows up in everyday transitions (marriage, growth, aging)
[17:30] Why unresolved trauma keeps us stuck in survival
[25:25] How protective parts keep us from experiencing grief
[31:47] Sarah’s story of losing her dog Jerry, and finding love through grief
[34:54] Somatic steps to gently access your grief without overwhelm
[37:33] How to titrate, pendulate, and discharge emotion safely
[41:51] Question 1 - Grieving estrangement from our family of origin
[45:37] Question 2 - How do I stop getting overwhelmed by grief?
[50:10] Question 3 - The healing process and finding others on this journey
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Quotes:
“So much of our suffering isn’t about grief itself, it’s about our resistance to grief.” - Sarah Baldwin [0:01:46]
“The bigger the love, the bigger the grief. Great love means great grief.” - Sarah Baldwin [0:32:14]
“Grief is aliveness. It is the result of your bravery in living and loving fully.” - Sarah Baldwin [0:34:23]