121. Moving Part 2: The Grief Beneath the Growth

About this episode

Dr. Julie discusses the complexities of grief and loss following a significant life change, including the loss of a beloved pet and the dreams that accompany such transitions.

A year after our big move to Wellington — just as life was beginning to feel settled — we faced another heartbreak. We lost our beloved dog, Chloe, in a way that felt like life was reminding us: grief doesn’t run on a timeline. In this episode, I talk about the deeper layers of loss that come with rebuilding your life — not just losing someone you love, but the quiet grief of the life you imagined, the home you left, the dreams that didn’t unfold the way you hoped. It’s tender, honest, and fu...

People in this episode

Host: Dr Julie

Topics covered

• grief
• loss
• moving
• life changes
• personal growth

Keywords

• grief
• loss
• moving
• Wellington
• personal growth
• dog
• life changes

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Places: Wellington

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