The Mindful Path to Healing Grief with Sylvia Wolfer

The Mindful Path to Healing Grief with Sylvia Wolfer

From Mindful You by Alan Carroll

May 5, 2026 · 1h 0m · Season 1 · Episode 160

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Sylvia Wolfer about her journey through grief and the healing power of mindfulness and meditation.

Welcome to another episode of the Mindful You Podcast! Today, we dive deep into the transformative power of grief and healing with special guest Sylvia Wolfer, joining us from the serene mountains of Sri Lanka. In this heartfelt conversation, Sylvia shares her personal journey through profound loss—having experienced the sudden deaths of close family members at a young age—and how these experiences ultimately guided her to discover mindfulness and meditation as pathways to healing. Together, we explore grief not as a permanent wound, but as a space for growth, connection, and self-realization. This episode unpacks practical mindfulness tools, including powerful breathing techniques, the importance of observing and naming emotions, and the role of meditation in regaining agency over one’s inner world. Whether you’re in the midst of loss, supporting someone through grief, or simply looking to deepen your practice, this conversation is full of wisdom and gentle guidance for navigating life’s storms and discovering peace within. Connect with Sylvia: Website About Alan: Alan Carroll is an Educational Psychologist who specializes in Transpersonal Psychology. He founded Alan Carroll…

People in this episode

Host: Alan Carroll

Guest: Sylvia Wolfer

Topics covered

  • grief
  • healing
  • mindfulness
  • meditation
  • personal growth
  • emotional well-being

Keywords

  • grief
  • healing
  • mindfulness
  • meditation
  • breathing techniques
  • emotions
  • self-realization

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Places: Sri Lanka

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