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Grief can feel heavier during the holidays. In this heartfelt conversation, Michelle sits down with grief recovery specialist Lesleigh Tolin, MS, AGRMS, CPDC, QMHS, to talk about what it means to heal, ask for help, and stay connected when life feels fragile. Lesleigh shares her insight on holiday-related grief, why action-based healing creates lasting change, and how to navigate gatherings, expectations, and emotional triggers with more clarity and compassion.
In this episode of Fuel Your Joy, you will learn:
Why grief often intensifies during the holidays
How the Grief Recovery Method supports emotional healing
What short-term energy-relieving behaviors look like and why they matter
How to identify patterns of avoidance and shift toward healthier choices
The power of connection when navigating personal loss
How to communicate your needs with family during holiday gatherings
Why courage and vulnerability are essential parts of recovery
How to take simple action steps when you feel overwhelmed or alone
RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Grief Recovery Handbook: https://amzn.to/4iQpRri
The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss: https://amzn.to/4oQsXwB
Grief Recovery Method information and programs: https://lesleighjtolin.com/
ABOUT THE GUEST
Lesleigh J. Tolin, MS, AGRMS, CPDC, QMHS is the founder of Healing Hearts International and an Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist trained and certified by the Grief Recovery Institute. She is dedicated to helping individuals navigate healing and emotional restoration with practical tools, compassionate guidance, and a clear, step-by-step process for moving beyond significant loss.
Connect with Lesleigh:
Website: https://lesleighjtolin.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesleighJTolin/
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Grief can feel heavier during the holidays. In this heartfelt conversation, Michelle sits down with grief recovery specialist Lesleigh Tolin, MS, AGRMS, CPDC, QMHS, to talk about what it means to heal, ask for help, and stay connected when life feels fragile. Lesleigh shares her insight on holiday-related grief, why action-based healing creates lasting change, and how to navigate gatherings, expectations, and emotional triggers with more clarity and compassion.
In this episode of Fuel Your Joy, you will learn:
- Why grief often intensifies during the holidays
- How the Grief Recovery Method supports emotional healing
- What short-term energy-relieving behaviors look like and why they matter
- How to identify patterns of avoidance and shift toward healthier choices
- The power of connection when navigating personal loss
- How to communicate your needs with family during holiday gatherings
- Why courage and vulnerability are essential parts of recovery
- How to take simple action steps when you feel overwhelmed or alone
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- The Grief Recovery Handbook: https://amzn.to/4iQpRri
- The Grief Recovery Handbook for Pet Loss: https://amzn.to/4oQsXwB
- Grief Recovery Method information and programs: https://lesleighjtolin.com/
ABOUT THE GUEST
Lesleigh J. Tolin, MS, AGRMS, CPDC, QMHS is the founder of Healing Hearts International and an Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist trained and certified by the Grief Recovery Institute. She is dedicated to helping individuals navigate healing and emotional restoration with practical tools, compassionate guidance, and a clear, step-by-step process for moving beyond significant loss.
Connect with Lesleigh:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LesleighJTolin/
Website: https://lesleighjtolin.com/
