Episode #7
Grief: Life Changing News - Job Loss, Medical Diagnosis & Relationship reality
Send us Fan Mail Grief doesn’t only show up when someone dies. It also shows up in those gut-punch, “everything just changed” moments of life-changing news. Some may call them “Sliding Door” moments - when your reality shifts with little to no warning and you know your life, from this moment forward - will never be the same. In Part 2 of the Grief Series on Life Coaches Unfiltered , Desiree, Doree, and Michelle explore the grief that comes with sudden change: a serious medical diagnosis, a job loss or layoff, or the moment you realize a relationship or marriage has to end. This episode is for anyone navigating life-changing news about health, career, or relationships. It will also be useful for those supporting loved ones through those seasons. You’ll hear: What “kairos moments” or sliding-door moments are, and why they can feel like emotional whiplash Real stories of receiving shocking news about health, work, and relationships How grief after life-changing news can feel like an emotional rollercoaster, especially when the situation isn’t final yet Why many people barrel through these seasons with grit and resilience, missing the grief piece entirely Practical ways to name, validate, and work with this kind of grief instead of just “powering through” Why these moments often send us into autopilot, denial, or “everything’s fine” mode even as grief is simmering underneath How grief after change is different from grief after a death: mixed feelings, hot–cold emotions, hope and fear existing at the same time, decisions that must be made over and over again (like divorce or job changes) Real-life examples: A parent’s Cancer diagnosis and the role shift that follows Divorce news that permanently changes trust and the shape of a family Layoffs and job eliminations that challenge identity, security, and self-worth Childhood moments when a beloved stepparent or caregiver suddenly disappears from daily life Key insights and tools: Grief is present anytime your sense of “how life was” shatters, even if no one has died Why it’s common to ask, “Why me?” and cycle between anger, disbelief, and empowerment after job loss or relationship endings How to recognize grief in your own story: exhaustion, shock, confusion, feeling like the rug has been pulled out from under you Permission to see growth and gifts later , without minimizing how painful the present feels (“I don’t understand why this is happening, but I look forward to the day in which I do”) Gentle practices for navigating these seasons: naming the loss, allowing mixed emotions, seeking support, and watching for signs you’re ignoring your grief in the name of resilience Questions we tackle in this episode: “Why am I so emotional after losing my job?” “I just realized that my life is changed forever. Why am I so sad?” “Why am I so blindsided that my relationship is over?” “What is a kairos or sliding door moment?” “Why do I feel grief after a diagnosis, even if my loved one is still alive?” “How is grief after divorce or breakup different from grief after death?” “What are ‘turning point’ or sliding door moments, and how do they relate to grief?” Resources/Links: Stop Apologizing! : The Apology Epidemic Toxic positivity: When “Good Vibes Only” Goes bad Do Happy People Piss You Off? Let’s talk about it… Navigating Uncertainty “Shrinking” Series on Apple TV Desiree, compassionate Grief Mentor & Coach. Helping midlife humans learn and grow from grief & loss. Book a free Connection call with Desiree Support the show ***** Connect with the Coaches ***** Michelle Hibbert Doree O’Neal Desiree Doucet Do you have any questions you'd like the coaches to answer? Awesome - we'd love to hear from you! You can submit questions via this form and we'll answer them in a future episode: https://forms.gle/QMPqRrvhvkzezPRn6 Intro & Outro background music provided by: Bliss by Luke Bergs | / bergscloud Creative Commons - Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
