In this episode of Second Nature, Living with Ecological Grief, host Ashlee Cunsolo and grief expert Lisa Keefauver delve into the multifaceted nature of grief and its cultural marginalization. Keefauver introduces her book, Grief is a Sneaky Bitch, a compassionate guide for those grieving. They discuss how grief, including ecological grief, is a moral responsibility and integral to personal and collective healing. Keefauver emphasizes the importance of acknowledging grief without judgment, advocating for self-compassion and community support. 

The dialogue highlights that unprocessed grief can lead to societal issues like anger and violence. By integrating grief meaningfully, individuals can access deeper self-awareness and global connections. The episode concludes with a call to sustain a practice of grief literacy, reinforcing that processing all forms of grief is crucial for emotional growth, resilience, and fostering joy amid sorrow.

Lisa's book, Grief Is a Sneaky Bitch - https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Sneaky-Bitch-Uncensored-Navigating/dp/1477329307  

Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/8zXEqjfNlxk 

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Welcome to Second Nature, a podcast about living with ecological grief. In each episode, Dr. Ashlee Cunsolo takes us on a deeply personal journey about planetary loss, and what we love, what we have lost, and how we move forward. Through a series of engaging, thought-provoking, and moving conversations with incredible guests from around the world, Second Nature is an invitation to come together to share stories of loss, love, despair, and joy, as we learn how to live with – and embrace – ecological grief and mourning.