Welcome to Episode 3 of Conversations with Joy, where Dr. Joy speaks with author, speaker, and grief advocate Angela Grant in a deeply moving and heartfelt conversation about radical forgiveness and grief.Angela shares her powerful journey through love, sudden loss, and the process of healing the death of her fiancé just one week after their engagement. At just 26 years old, she was forced to navigate a kind of heartbreak that reshaped her faith, identity, and sense of purpose.In this episode, Angela reminds us that grief is not just about death—it’s about any kind of loss or transformation. From heartbreak to life transitions, she offers profound insights, emotional wisdom, and gentle humor (including a memorable metaphor comparing tears to...farts 😅) to help us move through our own waves of grief with more grace and compassion.This is a conversation about love transformed, and the radical resilience that emerges when we allow ourselves to feel, forgive, and begin again.✨ If this episode resonates with you, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the channel. You can also follow Angela at angelasanchor.com or on Instagram at @AngelasAnchor.📌 For more resources and support, visit: https://carverassociates.com⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome to Conversations with Joy00:12 – Introducing guest Angela Grant00:35 – Angela shares her excitement and love for the topic of grief01:23 – Angela begins her personal story of love and sudden loss03:00 – Struggling with anger toward God03:38 – Radical forgiveness and finding the gift in grief05:20 – Angela’s emotional process and spiritual connection with Dion06:02 – Discussing the stages of grief and nonlinear healing08:00 – Losing a loved one vs. losing identity09:00 – The invisible weight of unresolved grief10:26 – Tsunami metaphor for unexpected grief triggers11:45 – Finding anchors and grace through grief waves13:10 – The biology of tears and “crying is like farting” metaphor14:45 – Two rules for Angela’s grief events: no apologizing for tears & no unsolicited advice16:00 – Laughing through grief and the importance of emotional release17:26 – Family support and what Angela didn’t see in the moment19:13 – How a recent breakup reopened old grief wounds20:33 – Grief is love transformed21:45 – Grief applies to all kinds of loss, not just death22:36 – Grieving joyful milestones and life transitions24:01 – Seeking support: books, church, therapy, and community25:50 – Naming Dr. Joy “Mama Love” and mutual healing26:45 – Angela shares a powerful metaphor about self-worth and healing27:05 – Angela’s book: 27: The Awakening of Love27:45 – How to follow and connect with Angela28:13 – Closing remarks and invitation to subscribe#GriefSupport, #RadicalForgiveness, #AngelaGrant, #ConversationsWithJoy, #GriefJourney, #GriefHealing, #MentalHealthMatters, #EmotionalWellbeing, #HealingFromLoss, #LoveAndLoss, #GriefIsLove, #FaithAndHealing, #GriefPodcast, #SelfCompassion, #GriefRecovery, #LifeAfterLoss, #HealingTogether, #PodcastEpisode, #EmotionalHealth, #SpiritualGrowth, #WomenSupportingWomen, #EmbraceTheJourney, #GriefAwareness, #CopingWithGrief, #HealingConversations, #TherapyTalks, #HopeAfterLoss, #PurposeInPain, #AnchorInGrief, #DontPostponeJoy
Aug 13 202534 min