by Michele Mariscal | Jul 26, 2026 | Emotional Healing, Grief
How much energy do we spend carrying the past? Old hurts. Old disappointments. Old regrets. What would happen if that energy became available for today? When I ask people if they’re grieving, most quickly answer, “No.” Yet as we continue talking,...
by Michele Mariscal | Mar 13, 2026 | Grief
The loss of a beloved pet can leave a very real and tender space in your life. Not just in your home. In your body. In your rhythm. In your spirit. Whether your companion was a dog, cat, horse, rabbit, bird, or another cherished animal, they were not “just a pet.”...
by Michele Mariscal | Dec 20, 2025 | Grief, Seasonal Transitions
The holidays arrive with expectations of joy, togetherness, and celebration. For many people, the season also brings a quiet ache. A chair left empty. A tradition that no longer feels the same. A version of life that has changed. Loss doesn’t take a holiday. And...
by Michele Mariscal | Oct 16, 2025 | Grief, Wellness
Grief is not something that stays at home when we clock in. It walks through the doors with us in the form of divorce, health changes, burnout, restructuring, or the death of a loved one. Yet in most workplaces, we’re taught to “be strong,” “keep busy,” or “give it...
by Michele Mariscal | Jun 24, 2025 | Grief
???? When the Head Takes Over the Heart: Recognizing Intellectualized Grief Smart people have a way of rationalizing pain from loss and grief. As a culture, we’ve been conditioned to value logic, strength, and productivity often at the expense of our emotional...
by Michele Mariscal | May 11, 2025 | Grief
Grief and the Brain: Why Clear Thinking Feels Impossible Grief doesn’t just break your heart, it hijacks your brain. If you’ve ever felt like you couldn’t concentrate, make a decision, or even remember what you were doing five minutes ago after a loss, the...