106: The Grief Release I Didn’t Expect

106: The Grief Release I Didn’t Expect

From Entrepreneurs In Recovery by Jesse Harless

March 5, 2026 · 12 min

About this episode

Jesse Harless shares a personal experience of unexpected grief and the healing process that followed.

Want To Watch Entrepreneurs In Recovery? Watch Here: https://www.youtube.com/@jesseharless In this episode, I share a very personal integration experience that happened before I even stepped into the Envision Festival in Costa Rica. Sitting alone in my car, I experienced an unexpected wave of grief that brought up memories from my past, my family, and the deeper healing work I've been doing over the last several years. I talk about how grief can surface when the nervous system finally feels safe enough to release what it's been holding for decades. I also share how dance, music, and connection helped begin the integration process after that emotional release. Moments From The Show: 00:00 – Unexpected grief release 00:25 – Welcome to the integration series 01:05 – Arriving at Envision Festival 01:43 – The 30-minute cry in my car 02:54 – Memories from high school surface 04:10 – Reflecting on my mother’s struggle 06:10 – The physical release of grief 07:22 – Forgiveness and family healing 08:28 – How the nervous system stores memories 09:19 – Entering the festival after the release 10:03 – Dance as integration 10:50 – Shadow work and emotional healing 10 Essentials for Psychedelic…

People in this episode

Host: Jesse Harless

Topics covered

  • grief
  • emotional healing
  • integration
  • nervous system
  • dance
  • family healing

Keywords

  • grief release
  • integration experience
  • nervous system
  • emotional release
  • dance
  • family memories

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: If Not You, Then Who?

Places: Costa Rica

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