The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness: Naming the Invisible Grief | Grief is the New Normal

Understanding The Grief of Chronic Illness | The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness | Grief is the New Normal | Dr. Heather Taylor In this video, we discuss the emotional toll of chronic illness and the invisible grief that comes with it. If you or a loved one are dealing with a chronic illness, this video may provide some insight and support. Join Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist and grief specialist, as she delves into the often-overlooked grief associated with chronic illness. In this episode of 'Grief is the New Normal', Dr. Taylor discusses the complex emotions and changes that come with chronic health diagnoses, sharing her own personal story of living with postpartum cardiomyopathy. She offers insightful strategies for coping, redefining success and joy, and the importance of community support. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating chronic illness or supporting a loved one through it. Remember, you can grieve what you have lost and still be grateful for what you have. 00:00 Introduction to Grief is the New Normal 00:25 Exploring Grief with Chronic Illness 03:34 Personal Story: Living with Postpartum Cardiomyopathy 08:16 The Unseen Struggles of Chronic Illness 10:25 Coping Strategies for Chronic Illness Grief 14:37 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 16:46 Resources and Closing Remarks ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Related Hashtags : #grieftalk #griefawareness #grief #griefpodcast #psychologist #podcasting #podcast #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #therapist #complicated The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness, Grief is the new normal, grief is the new normal, sarah grace steveson with dr taylor, complicated grief ,Dr. Heather Taylor grief podcast,dr heather taylor, grief is the new normal podcast,HealingTogether,Healing Through Therapy,dr heather taylor,psychology podcast,grief podcast,Grief and growth dr taylor,grief is the new normal podcast,dr taylor,psyd psychologist,dr heather podcast,Psychological Service podcast,the new administration and collective loss,Understanding The Grief of Chronic Illness ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grief is the New Normal is the podcast that refuses to sugarcoat loss—because grief isn’t a problem to fix, it’s a reality to live with. Hosted by Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience in grief, trauma, and reproductive psychology, this show dives deep into the messy, nonlinear, and very real ways grief impacts our lives. Whether you're navigating the death of your person, wrestling with the weight of an invisible loss, or trying to figure out who you even are after everything changed—this podcast is here for you. With a mix of solo deep dives, expert interviews, and candid conversations, Dr. Taylor unpacks the emotions no one warns you about, challenges outdated grief narratives, and offers both practical tools and hard-earned wisdom to help you feel less alone. No toxic positivity. No “fixing” your grief. Just honest talk, validation, and the reminder that you don’t have to do this alone. Because in a world that wants you to move on, Grief is the New Normal is here to help you move through. https://www.griefisthenewnormal.com [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/heather-taylor-psyd-licensed-psychologist Follow @grief_is_the_new_normal on Instagram for grief podcast, mental health, self-care, sass, and dark humor content whether you’re grieving or you’re a mental health professional needing more modern grief language. Wanting more grief specific support? Check out my grief journal, Authentically Unapologetic: A Grief Journal available for purchase thru this link: https://a.co/d/4hbLtbX Dive deeper into your grief support skills with the Professional Grief Collective. This exclusive membership offers targeted training and resources for clinicians and coaches who are ready to elevate their practice. Don’t miss out—join our community today and start transforming the way you support those in grief. Check out the details in our show notes or visit https://bit.ly/GriefClinicianMembership ------------------------------------- Opening Music by The Dadicorns Copyright 2024 Grief is the New Normal: A podcast with Dr. Heather Taylor All Rights Reserved. This podcast is meant for educational and entertainment purposes only. The information discussed in this podcast is not a replacement or substitute for therapy.