A perspective on loss
From A Functional Approach with Dr. Jim Chialtas by Jim Chialtas, DACM, L.Ac.
March 2, 2026 · 11 min · Episode 155
About this episode
This episode reflects on the nature of loss and how it influences our lives, emphasizing the importance of acceptance and presence.
In this 155th episode, we reflect on loss—big and small—and how it shapes our lives. From everyday comforts and relationships to health, habits, and grief, we explorehow attachment can both comfort and weigh us down. Rather than denying painful emotions, the conversation invites you to feel them fully, practice presence, and find the freedom in impermanence. We cover how acceptance, gratitude for the present moment, self‑compassion, and connection with others can help us move through loss and open space for new possibilities.
People in this episode
Host: Jim Chialtas
Topics covered
- loss
- attachment
- grief
- self-compassion
- acceptance
- impermanence
Keywords
- loss
- attachment
- grief
- self-compassion
- acceptance
- impermanence
- health
- relationships
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