Season 335 Episode 10404
Ep 9 - Balancing Old and New Holiday Traditions While Grieving with Kate Mollison
In a heartfelt episode of Embracing Life Again, host Catherine welcomes Kate Mollison, certified grief coach and founder of On Tuesdays We Wear Black LLC, a company dedicated to educating others on the intersections of grief and bereavement. Drawing from her own experiences as a widow, Kate speaks openly about the journey of losing her husband Craig due to medical malpractice, her path to healing, and the creation of her consulting company that aims to shift how we understand and support grief. As the holidays approach, Kate discusses the challenges of navigating traditions without loved ones and shares personal stories of honoring Craig’s memory with compassion and creativity—like keeping his stocking up or celebrating his birthday with a cake on Thanksgiving. She and Catherine discuss how healing often involves both letting go and holding on, making room for new rituals while honoring the old. Kate also shares the reality of “real grief self-care,” which, as she explains, is about taking back control, setting boundaries, and allowing laughter and reflection to coexist with sorrow. The conversation is full of insights on managing emotional waves, tackling societal misconceptions, and helping others cope with the overwhelming sense of loss, particularly during sensitive times. If you’ve ever struggled with grief or want to understand it better, this episode offers valuable guidance on navigating life after loss, and finding light in the shadows. Listeners can connect with Kate and learn about her work: https://www.otwwb.com/ #EmbracingLifeAgain #GriefAndLoss #KateMollison #HealingJourney #HolidayGrief #NewTraditions #GriefSupport #GriefCoaching #MentalHealthAwareness #NavigatingLoss#OnTuesdaysWeWearBlack #SelfCare
