Centered in the City

The 5 Gates of Grief: A Compassionate Guide to Processing Loss

Grief is not just about losing a loved one—it shows up in many forms throughout our lives. In this episode, we explore Francis Weller's 5 Gates of Grief and how they help us understand the full spectrum of loss, change, and heartbreak we experience as humans. You'll learn: What the 5 Gates of Grief are and how they show up in daily life Why grief is a natural, healthy response—not something to "fix" How to be with grief instead of pushing it away Ways to process grief through the body,creativity, community and self-compassion How to honor your grief without letting it define you Whether you're navigating the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a former identity, or the world as you once knew it, this episode offers gentle guidance on how to process grief in a skillful and supportive way. Knowing grief is not a one size fits all. However you are experiencing grief is welcome. _____ Share your takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade or send me a note here. Take the Overwhelm Archetype Quiz here. Order my book, 100 Mindful Moments to Balance & Energize that supported me managing some grief here. Explore working together by signing up for a Connection Call here.

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