{"podcast":{"title":"GRIEF: Let's Make Sense of This Sh*t","slug":"grief-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7056886","podcast_index_feed_id":7056886,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6352946/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grief-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--6352946","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/48c8da6b63eb3d1b591734a9c5e930c8.jpg","author":"Let's Work This Sh*t Out","episode_count":45,"summary":"This show is for adults in active mourning who want gentle, 5-minute grief rituals when loss feels overwhelming—morning dread, bedtime waves, guilt loops, or \"I can't function today\" fog. We own grief, loss, bereavement, mourning, anticipatory grief, disenfranchised grief, and death-specific situations. We reposition away from generic \"healing journey\" and anxiety/CPTSD overlap: every title leads with Grief/Loss/Bereavement, never bare grounding or breathing. We validate without toxic positivity and never impose timelines (\"stages by month three\"). We never replace grief counseling or crisis support. --- Topics include: Grieving. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grief-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t--6352946/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-06-30T12:21:02.154327+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grief-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7056886"},"episode":{"title":"Learn Breathing Exercises for Grief: Five-Minute Calm for Mind","slug":"breathing-exercises-for-grief-five-minute-calm-for-mind-and-body","published_at":"2025-06-09T04:10:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grief-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7056886/breathing-exercises-for-grief-five-minute-calm-for-mind-and-body","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grief-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7056886","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/learn-breathing-exercises-for-grief-five-minute-calm-for-mind--66259513","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66259513/breathing_exercises_for_grief_five_minute_calm_for_mind_and_body_onyx_tts_1.mp3","summary":"In this episode, we explore simple yet powerful breathing exercises designed to bring five minutes of calm to your mind and body during the overwhelming waves of grief. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, insomnia, or just need a moment to breathe, these techniques offer a practical tool for emotional regulation and self-care. What You'll Learn: • A quick diaphragmatic breathing technique to activate your relaxation response • How to use box breathing to pause racing thoughts and reduce panic • A grounding breath exercise to reconnect with your body when grief feels numbing • The 4-7-8 method for calming the nervous system before sleep • How to integrate these exercises into your daily grief routine Key Insights: • Grief triggers the fight-or-flight response; breathing can reset your nervous system • Short, focused breathing sessions are more sustainable than long meditation for grievers • Even one minute of deep breathing can lower cortisol and ease physical tension • Pairing breathwork with a gentle reminder of your loss can help process emotions safely • Consistency matters more than duration—five minutes daily builds resilience Recommended Resources: • \"It's OK That You're Not OK\" by Megan Devine • \"The Year of Magical Thinking\" by Joan Didion • \"On Grief and Grieving\" by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at grief@senseofthisshit.com. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club 💛 Help keep these vital conversations alive—Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...","meta_description":"In this episode, we explore simple yet powerful breathing exercises designed to bring five minutes of calm to your mind and body during the overwhelming w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":778,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/grief-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7056886/episodes/breathing-exercises-for-grief-five-minute-calm-for-mind-and-body/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grief-let-s-make-sense-of-this-sh-t-7056886/breathing-exercises-for-grief-five-minute-calm-for-mind-and-body.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}