Grief and Self-Care: Finding Grace in the Melty Moments

Grief shows up in many forms: losing a loved one, saying goodbye to a pet, or even letting go of the expectations we once held for ourselves. In this heartfelt episode of Mucked Up My Self-Care, Jill and Linda open up about navigating loss, the messy emotions that come with it, and how self-care can offer grounding and grace in the middle of grief.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why grief isn’t limited to death, it can show up in everyday disappointments, changes, and unmet expectations.
• How kids process loss differently and the surprising ways they may find comfort.
• The balance between distraction as a coping tool and giving yourself space to feel.
• Practical self-care practices that help when emotions feel overwhelming (from popsicle-stick prompts to scripture to simply being in nature).
• The importance of lowering expectations and guarding your “melty” when grief hits hard.
• Why leaning on community matters and why sometimes “I’m here if you need me” isn’t enough.

Grief is never easy, but it doesn’t have to be something we navigate alone. Whether it’s a pet, a loved one, or even the small losses of everyday life, giving ourselves grace, space, and community support matters. We hope this conversation reminds you that self-care isn’t about moving on quickly, it’s about honoring the process, finding small ways to ground yourself, and letting others in when you need them most.

Until next week, we hope you can unstuck your muck! 💛

• 📩 Need help figuring out where to start with self-care? Message us at muckedupmyselfcarepodcast@gmail.com and we’ll send our favorite five simple ideas.
• 👋 Find Jill @mamaoutspoken and mamaoutspoken.com
• 💬 Connect with Linda @hellolindabonney or lindabonney.com