Ep.44 - Moving From Anxious to Conscious Grieving with Claire Bidwell

Grief doesn’t always look like what we expect. It can show up as anxiety, restlessness, overthinking, or even a constant sense that something is “off.”

In this conversation, I'm joined by Claire Bidwell Smith, a licensed therapist, international speaker and grief expert — to explore the connection between anxiety and grief and what it means to move through loss with awareness and intention. We talk about what “anxious grief” really is, how unresolved loss can live in the body, and why so many people experience anxiety without realizing it may be rooted in grief.

Claire also shares insights on conscious grieving, learning how to face loss, process it fully, and integrate it into your life in a way that allows for healing and growth. Whether you’re navigating a recent loss or carrying something from years ago, this conversation offers language, tools, and perspective to help you better understand your experience.

Topics we cover:

– The hidden link between anxiety and grief

– What conscious grieving looks like

– How to recognize unresolved grief

– Practical ways to process loss

– Creating space for healing without rushing the process

RESOURCES:

Connect with Claire Here: https://clairebidwellsmith.com/

Books Mentioned:

- Anxious Grief: A Clinician’s Guide to Supporting Grieving Clients Experiencing Anxiety, Panic, and Fear. By Claire Bidwell Smith

- Conscious Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing From Loss. By Claire Bidwell Smith

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