How Nature and Daily Rituals Saved Me From My Darkest Grief
About this episode
Laing Rikkers shares her journey of healing from grief through nature and daily rituals.
Finding true healing after grief requires intentional steps and the courage to integrate new practices into our daily lives. Award-winning author, entrepreneur, and executive coach Laing Rikkers shares how the sudden loss of her sister, Ginna, propelled her into her darkest season and eventually led her to discover the transformative power of nature and mindfulness. In her acclaimed book, Morning Leaves: Cultivating a Life of Beauty, Meaning, and Joy , Laing maps out how small rituals—like walking, writing, and grounding—acted as anchors during her recovery. Through her work as a coach and grief workshop leader, she now teaches others how to transform profound heartbreak into a doorway for deeper connection and clarity. Discover how nature and daily rituals can serve as essential tools for anyone looking to navigate their own path through loss and toward renewed joy. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE: The tragic irony of losing a sibling to obstructive sleep apnea despite a career dedicated to treating the condition and raising awareness. Why grief can feel like being in a “washing machine” and how professional counseling provides the necessary stability to forge a…
People in this episode
Host: Irene Weinberg
Guest: Laing Rikkers
Topics covered
- grief
- healing
- mindfulness
- nature
- daily rituals
- resilience
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Morning Leaves: Cultivating a Life of Beauty, Meaning, and Joy
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