{"podcast":{"title":"The Secrets of Being Podcast","slug":"the-secrets-of-being-podcast-6712820","podcast_index_feed_id":6712820,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6001427/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://thesecretsofbeing.com/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b287af55f89d6a627c988d18d9f6bbbe.jpg","author":"Dawn Airhart Witte","episode_count":34,"summary":"Introducing the \"Secrets of Being Podcast\" - a captivating journey into the depths of self-discovery, personal growth, and the art of living a fulfilling life. In a world that often moves at breakneck speed, this podcast serves as a tranquil oasis for those seeking profound wisdom and inspiration. Here, we explore the innermost realms of the human experience, delving into the profound secrets that lie within each of us, waiting to be uncovered. Join us as we embark on a voyage of self-discovery, guided by remarkable thought leaders, spiritual luminaries, and everyday heroes who have unearthed the treasures of self-awareness. Our guests share their intimate stories, timeless wisdom, and practical insights, illuminating the path to a life of purpose and authenticity. Through thought-provoking conversations, soul-stirring narratives, and transformative teachings, \"Secrets of Being\" invites you to peel back the layers of societal expectations, shed the masks we wear, and embrace the beautiful authenticity that resides at our core. Discover the secrets to igniting your inner fire, releasing self-imposed limitations, and forging a deeper connection to your true self. This podcast is an…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T00:17:43.583197+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-secrets-of-being-podcast-6712820"},"episode":{"title":"Continued Bonds: Staying Connected to Those We've Lost","slug":"continued-bonds-staying-connected-to-those-we-ve-lost","published_at":"2025-12-17T10:00:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-secrets-of-being-podcast-6712820/continued-bonds-staying-connected-to-those-we-ve-lost","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-secrets-of-being-podcast-6712820","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/continued-bonds-staying-connected-to-those-we-ve-lost--69085581","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdcn.co/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69085581/jlevinesecofbeingcom.mp3","summary":"On this deeply meaningful episode of The Secrets of Being Podcast, I’m honored to sit with Jennifer R. Levin, PhD—a workplace trauma strategist, licensed therapist, author, and host of Untethered: Healing the Pain from a Sudden Death. This conversation felt especially important because we’re talking about the kind of loss that changes everything in an instant—the losses you never see coming and never get to say goodbye to. Jennifer shares how her work with sudden and traumatic loss wasn’t something she set out to do, but something that found her through repeated patterns she began noticing in the people she served. Again and again, she saw the same wish surface: “I wish someone had prepared me.” That insight became the foundation for Traumatic Grief Solutions and the work she now does with individuals, families, and workplaces—both before and after sudden or unexpected loss. We talk about the difference between anticipatory grief and sudden loss, and how profoundly different the body and nervous system respond when there is no warning. Jennifer explains how sudden loss creates shock, disorientation, and a deep sense of unsafety, and why stabilization and structure are essential in the earliest days of grief. We explore how healing doesn’t mean fixating on how someone died, but learning how to grieve who they were and what they meant to us. Jennifer walks us through her approach to assessment, grounding, and helping people feel safe again—sometimes for the first time since their world shattered. She also shares the practices that help her stay grounded in this work, reminding us that those who hold space for grief must also tend to themselves. We spend time talking about post-traumatic growth—the idea that while trauma changes us, it doesn’t have to define us. That it’s…","meta_description":"On this deeply meaningful episode of The Secrets of Being Podcast, I’m honored to sit with Jennifer R. 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