Jan 29 2025 8 mins
Change is loss. Whether it’s the end of a friendship, a job, or an identity we’ve held onto, grief follows. In this deeply personal episode, we explore the power of radical acceptance—the practice of acknowledging what is already gone without resisting reality.
Drawing from The Pivot Year, the wisdom of Tara Brach, and personal experiences, we examine how grief can break us open and invite honesty into our lives. You'll learn:
✔ Why loss feels like death—and how to mourn what’s already gone.
✔ The role of faith, hope, and love in overcoming betrayal and disappointment.
✔ How our bodies store unprocessed emotions—and why we must attend and allow.
✔ The powerful transformation of the bald eagle rebirth metaphor—and how it applies to your own pivot.
If you’re in the midst of transition, facing heartbreak, or struggling with a painful change, this episode offers insight and encouragement.
Resources
📚 The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest – Get the book here
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Radical Acceptance: Attend, Allow, and Acknowledge the Possibilities
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Radical Acceptance: List It, Imagine It + BONUS Meditation: Labeling and Feeling Your Emotions
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Radical Acceptance Series: The Reason & Practicing Self-Love
Explore how embracing radical acceptance can transform your life, focusing on the importance of self-love and understanding the reasons behind our actions.
Radical Acceptance Series: Observe Your Reality
Discuss the steps to radical acceptance by observing your reality, understanding your current situation, and learning to accept it without judgment.
Calls to Action
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- Radical acceptance is acknowledging what is already gone—without judgment.
- We often define ourselves by roles (teacher, friend, mother), making loss feel like death.
- The body holds grief, and attending to emotions helps us process and heal.
- Faith, hope, and love are essential for navigating loss and betrayal.
- Like the bald eagle’s renewal process, we must break off what no longer serves us to grow into the next version of ourselves.
Questions for Reflection
- What change or loss in your life have you struggled to fully accept?
- Are you holding onto suffering by revisi