July 12, 2023

Alena Gourley: Grief and All the Things

Alena Gourley: Grief and All the Things

This week, Alexandra has her first guest on The Widows Club Podcast, Alena Gourley! Alena is a LSW is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, psychic, medium and spiritual guide specializing in hypnotic healing and past life regression. She customized all her sessions to her client's beliefs and needs. Alena works together with her clients to heal current or past relationship issues, physical, mental or emotional traumas or pain, such as phobias, anxieties, addictions, depression and anxiety, improving sports performance, stress management, weight loss and a positive body and food relationship. Self-Love, Self-Acceptance and Self-Forgiveness is her driving force.

In this episode, Alena shares about the loss of her child and other close family members. She and Alexandra discuss parts of their grief process such as talking to their children, how to assist children when they have a fear around death. They talk about how they have changed since their losses. Alena provides some advice of things that people can do in the immediate aftermath that may be helpful, such as bringing specific types of meals, checking in and truly listening to what someone else may need. Both Alexandra and Alena also chat about strategies and tools they have used to help along their healing journey.

Connect with Alena:

FB: Celebrate Every Step

Instagram @celebrateeverystep

Tiktok and Youtube: Celebrate Every Step

Additional Links:

The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body In the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD. https://a.co/d/3oDO15t

The Secret Language of Your Body: The Essential Guide to Health and Wellness by Inna Segal. https://a.co/d/2GljN6o


Connect with Alexandra on her website, forwardtojoy.com, or send her an email at alexandra@forwardtojoy.com.

Portions or topics on this show may be triggering. Please seek professional help or assistance if needed.