Conscious Grieving: Healing Pain After Loss

In this episode of the Connected Community Podcast, Nicky Yazbeck and Shantel Ochoa delve into the profound topic of conscious grieving. Shantel is a conscious grieving guide and the facilitator of a weekly support community dedicated to healing through loss with intention, presence, and spiritual awareness. Her work was born from the profound spiritual downloads she received following the passing of her son 12 years ago—an experience that initiated her own dark night of the soul and ultimately transformed her understanding of grief. During her deepest moments of mourning, Shantel received a life-altering message that reshaped her perspective on death, the soul’s journey, and the sacred process of healing. She discovered that as we move through grief, we also move through the primary chakras, with each one offering insight, grounding, and an opportunity to reclaim our inner power, especially through the solar plexus. Though the chakra process is fluid and unique for every individual, Shantel teaches that its core purpose is to honor the soul journey of our loved ones while also honoring our own.

Early in her healing, Shantel was introduced to the concept of soul contracts. This understanding opened space for deeper acceptance, helping her recognize the cyclical nature of life and death - and the belief that our soul families, including the timing of our transition, are part of a greater spiritual agreement. Through her podcast Whispers of Wisdom and community work with Reiki 7 Point Healing, Shantel offers compassionate wisdom, intuitive guidance, and a roadmap for conscious grieving—inviting others to heal not by forgetting their loved ones, but by walking with them in a new, empowered way.

Takeaways:

• Conscious grieving is an intentional process of moving through grief.
• Everyone's experience of grief is unique and influenced by their relationship with the deceased.
• Avoiding grief can make the process harder; facing it is essential.
• Grief can lead to a re-identification of self and a new truth.
• The chakras can be used as a framework to process grief.
• Forgiveness is a crucial part of healing from grief.
• Community support is vital during the grieving process.
• Cultural perspectives on grief vary widely and can influence how we cope.
• It's important to allow oneself to feel all emotions during grief, including joy.
• Finding purpose after loss can be a transformative experience.

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Keywords: grief, grieving, conscious grieving, loss, healing, energy centers, forgiveness, cultural perspectives, death, chakras, dark night of the soul