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The Problem We Don’t Solve: Letting Grief Sit at the Table | SOVEREIGN Magazine® Podcast with Ashley Dahlem
Trigger Warning: In this episode of the SOVEREIGN Magazine® Podcast, host Nicole George connects with Ashley Dahlem , SOVEREIGN Magazine®’s Birthwork, Body Wisdom & Cyclical Care Columnist , to explore the September Full Moon theme of Solving Problems through Ashley’s article, “ The Problem We Don’t Solve: Letting Grief Sit at the Table.” Ashley shares the story of her 16-year-old bonus daughter, Mackenzie, who was diagnosed with stage four glioblastoma after a seizure and passed in December 2023, and explains why grief isn’t something to conquer or move through linearly. Together they discuss allowing grief and joy to coexist, pulling up a chair for grief, and practical ways Ashley supports clients through presence, speaking a loved one’s name, tracking where grief sits in the body, breath and sound, and supportive touch. Timestamps: 02:06 Why Grief Isn’t a Problem 03:12 Mackenzie’s Diagnosis Story 05:40 Sitting With Loss 06:38 Let Grief Sit at Table 09:01 Client Practices for Grief 10:46 Nicole’s Grief in Body 13:35 Joy and Grief Coexist Connect with Ashley Dahlem Email Instagram Website Facebook Producer’s credits: Nicole George - Podcast Host | CEO/Founder SOVEREIGN Magazine® | Editor-in-Chief Ariane Lim - Podcast Producer + Engineer Sara Wagle - Audio Efficiency & Flow Manager Marielle Setenta - Enterprise Assistant Latest Issue: Click here Become a Columnist: learn more here . Connect with Us: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Substack YouTube Threads






