In this heartfelt episode, I welcome Claire Bidwell Smith, a voice of solace and insight in the landscape of grief and loss. Claire's expertise helps us unravel the complexities of mourning, from the physical manifestations to the deeply spiritual questions that arise. We discuss her latest guiding light, 'Conscious Grieving,' and the unseen stages of grief that can lead to profound transformation if we dare to engage with them. Join us as we explore the therapeutic impact of mediums, the healing power of discussing our pain, and the subtle nuances across different types of grief. Prepare for a conversation that not only honors the intricacies of human sorrow but also illuminates pathways to continue meaningful connections with those we've lost. For episode notes, Claire's writings, and more resources, visit our podcast page.TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW 0:00 – Intro/Trailer0:40 – Who is Claire Bidwell Smith2:07 – Welcoming Claire on the show3:46 – How to see grief as something that fits into the ‘consciousnesses paradigm’5:10 – Changing the traditional paradigm of grief7:35 – The buckets of grief 10:00 – How our loss can actually become our gain10:47 – How grief might show physically for people13:21 – Should we be separating grief from other symptoms15:16 – Coping mechanisms for grief – yoga15:59 – When should someone seek treatment for grief18:32 – ‘Invite your grief in’19:08 – Deep empathy and compassion23:30 – When does grief become anxiety and/or depression25:40 – Mediumship and afterlife in work with patients31:07 – The loss becomes an opening for growth34:32 – Amy’s experience watching Dr. Dan Siegel live39:10 – Takeaways from the book ‘Conscious Grieving’42:10 – Amy’s thoughts on Claire’s book42:20 - Outro***********************************************SUPPORT DR. AMY ROBBINS:If you’re enjoying the podcast and finding value in guest interviews, ghost stories, and the content I share, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patreon member for as little as $5 a month at Patreon.com/DrAmyRobbinsAs a member you’ll get more say in the content we cover and exclusive access to behind-the-scenes goodness!Stay Connected with Dr. Amy Robbins:●Instagram●YouTube●Website●Facebook***********************************************FOLLOW CLAIRE BIDWELL SMITH:Find Claire on https://clairebidwellsmith.comLife, Death and the Space Between is brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.