What happens to your body when you experience grief, loss, or a major life change?
In this episode of The Giant Builders, Lois Wyant sits down with Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki, a body-centered grief therapist who helps people understand the physical, emotional, and mental impact of loss. After losing his sister in a tragic car accident, Jason discovered that traditional talk therapy wasn’t enough to help him heal. Through yoga, meditation, nervous system regulation, and body-centered healing practices, he found a new path forward.
Jason explains why grief isn’t just about emotions—it affects your entire body. He shares how unresolved grief can show up through unhealthy habits, sleep issues, stress, identity shifts, and even physical symptoms. Whether you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one, a job, a relationship, or a major life transition, this conversation offers practical tools to help you move forward.
You’ll also learn a simple breathing exercise that can help regulate your nervous system in just a few minutes.
If you’re struggling with grief or supporting someone who is, this episode provides hope, understanding, and actionable strategies for healing.
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00:00 Introduction
00:37 Meet Jason Wendroff-Rawnicki
01:00 Losing His Sister and Discovering a New Path to Healing
02:14 How Grief Gets Stored in the Body
03:12 Why Thoughts, Emotions, and the Body Are Connected
04:21 The Best Time to Get Help with Grief
05:43 Resetting the Nervous System After Loss
06:07 The Role of Nutrition in Healing
07:00 Why Sleep Matters More Than Most People Realize
08:10 Grief Beyond Death and Losing Loved Ones
08:57 Identity Changes After Loss
10:34 The Faces of Grief Book
11:58 Why Shared Stories Help People Heal
12:24 Talking About Difficult Thoughts and Suicide
13:41 Free Resources and Workshops
14:42 A Simple Breathing Exercise for Stress and Grief
17:31 Understanding the Nervous System
18:04 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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