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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS
Anyone carrying unresolved grief, long-term trauma, shame, or emotional self-judgment who struggles to offer themselves compassion.

WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET
A powerful, practical look at how grief healing deepens through self-forgiveness, reflection, and hearing your own story without judgment.

DESCRIPTION:
In this follow-up conversation, Nick Gaylord reconnects with Susie Delo after she listened back to her original Grief Is Not A Dirty Word interview for the first time. What she experienced surprised her: pride, compassion, and deep self-forgiveness for the woman telling the story — herself. Together, Nick and Susie explore how listening to your own voice can transform trauma, soften shame, and unlock grief healing at any stage of life. This episode dives into emotional self-compassion, forgiveness, and the power of reflection without blame. Susie shares why recording and listening to your own story can be a pivotal healing practice. The conversation also highlights community, safe connection, and why grief work must include caring for yourself first. This episode stands alone but builds powerfully on Susie’s original interview.

This episode answers:

• How can listening to your own story help heal trauma and grief?
• Why is self-forgiveness so hard after trauma and loss?
• Can hearing your own voice change how you see your past?
• How do you stop judging yourself for what you survived?
• What role does reflection play in long-term grief healing?

Key Takeaways:

• Self-forgiveness is essential for meaningful grief healing
• Listening to your own recorded story can unlock deep emotional clarity
• Trauma survivors are often harsher on themselves than anyone else
• Healing accelerates when shame is replaced with compassion
• You cannot support others fully without caring for yourself first

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