The Sh*t You Carry #7 - Joy Isn't A Crime

Lisa Williams explores the journey of finding joy after experiencing grief, addressing the guilt and societal expectations that often accompany this process. She highlights the importance of processing grief while embracing joy and discusses the role of human connection in healing. The episode examines the impact of social media on perceptions of grief and joy, emphasizing the need to balance joy with loyalty to lost loved ones. Lisa shares guided practices and personal anecdotes to aid in discovering joy, offering a journal prompt and affirmation for listeners. The episode concludes with a preview of the next episode, focusing on integration and living as healed selves. (0:00) Introduction to the episode's theme: Finding joy after grief (0:46) Exploring guilt and societal expectations around joy after loss (6:18) The importance of processing grief and embracing joy (12:07) The role of human connection in healing and finding joy (15:28) The impact of social media on grief and joy (21:35) Balancing joy with loyalty to lost loved ones (23:07) Guided practice and personal anecdotes for finding joy (27:06) Embracing joy: Anecdote, journal prompt, and affirmation (29:55) Preview of the next episode on integration and living as healed selves