The Grief Gurus
The Grief Gurus Healing Community is a virtual space for women who are carrying grief—whether it’s recent or something that’s been with you for a long time.
You don’t have to have the right words.
You don’t have to share your story.
You don’t have to be in a certain place.
You can simply come and listen.
Most people move through grief quietly, trying to make sense of it on their own.
This space offers something different—a place to be around others who understand, without needing to explain.
Everything inside the community is optional.
You can engage as much or as little as you want, at your own pace.
We offer two weeks of complimentary access so you can explore the space gently and see what feels right for you.
Because grief is part of your story… but it was never meant to be the whole story.
The Grief Gurus
When Emotions Feel Like Too Much… Try This
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What do you do when a difficult emotion shows up—especially when it feels like too much?
In this episode, we talk about a simple but powerful practice called the RAIN technique, developed by Tara Brach. It’s a four-step approach—Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture—that can help you respond to emotions with more awareness, rather than getting pulled under by them.
But more than just explaining the steps, we talk about what this actually looks like in real life—especially in moments of grief, overwhelm, or emotional intensity.
Because difficult emotions don’t need to be fixed or pushed away…
but they also don’t have to take over.
This is a practical way to begin relating to them differently.
If you’ve ever found yourself caught in a wave of emotion and not sure what to do next—this conversation is for you.
Because grief is part of your story… but not the whole story.
Show Notes + Resources:
Grief Gurus Healing Community: www.thegriefgurus.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriefGurus
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thegriefgurus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefgurus/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GriefGurus/
Lisa McFarland: https://lisamcfarland.com/
Carol Banens: https://carolbanens.com/
Information on books written and published by Lisa and Carol can be found on their individual websites, social media profiles and Amazon.