Grief for the Life You Thought You'd Have: The Grief No One Sees
Soul Medicine with Dr. Laura Brenes by Laura C. Brenes, MD
Episode notes
In this episode of Soul Medicine, Dr. Laura explores a form of grief that often goes unrecognized: grieving the life we thought we would have.
Together, we'll discuss visible and invisible grief, unmet expectations, changing timelines, and the emotional impact of life unfolding differently than we imagined. You'll learn why healing isn't about bypassing difficult emotions, but about acknowledging them with compassion so they can move through us.
If you've ever found yourself grieving a dream, a future, a version of yourself, or a chapter that didn't unfold as expected, this episode is for you.
Topics include:
• Invisible grief and unmet expectations
• Grieving changing life circumstances and timelines
• Emotional healing and self-compassion
• Spiritual bypassing and au ...