Johanna Stamps, a licensed grief counselor, talks about how we have to acknowledge grief and mourn in order to continue to move towards God’s vision for our life. Many items can be lost such as a job, pets, friendships, and marriages. As men, we need to take time and space to let our brain catch up to the event that has happened. Johanna shares her 7 steps included below and talks about the power of writing a closure letter on the grief you are going through. How to connect with Johanna:johannastamps.com804 944 [email protected] Men’s Alliance | How Great Men Grieve “If you loved it, and lost it, then grieve it” Grief is like an epic hike through a desolate land. 7 Steps of the Journey: 1. TRAILHEAD: AT THE BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY a. Set the intention to heal, to integrate b. Look for a sign you are grieving: Cognitive, Affective, Physical, Spiritual c. You ONLY work where grief is coming up, that’s the beginning d. Feel the pain (No pain, No gain)... It brings healing 2. LOOK AT THE MAP (Pssst... it’s a magical map) a. The magical map only appears as you walk forward in your grief b. It’s completely unique to you (circumstance, personality, etc.) c. Dispel misconceptions (don’t look for stages) 3. BEGIN WALKING a. Small doses as it comes up b. One thing at a time c. We cannot grieve all at one time. We wouldn’t be able to take it! d. Be creative... example: recognizing important dates (or your body will tell you) 4. GATHER WITH OTHERS - DON’T GRIEVE IN ISOLATION a. Grieving is internal - Mourning is your external or public experience of grief b. ESSENTIAL - speak about the experience of the loss, memories, etc. c. Moves from the head to the heart (READ THIS AGAIN!!!) d. Look for the 1⁄3 who are good with grief (most likely someone who has dealt with their own grief) 5. STOP FOR REST a. Sustenance for your epic journey b. Maybe learn to rest for the first time 6. EXERCISE JOY AND PAIN MUSCLE a. Like any normal ruck or hike there is joy with the pain b. Practice this often when you are grieving 7. GET TO THE LOOKOUT a. Reflect on how far you have come (when you look at the loss with less pain) b. See parts of yourself that are becoming whole again - integrating the loss c. This is OFTEN understanding who you are (e.g. identity) Sponsor: Tom 'Doc' Love CFP®, CRPC®, CRPS® [email protected] Craig Heah. [email protected] https://www.themainstreetgroup.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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Ever wondered what happens after you die? In this mind-blowing episode of the Men’s Alliance podcast, best-selling author and NDE researcher John Burke returns to share real accounts from over 1,500 people who clinically died, met God, saw heaven (and sometimes hell), and came back.From hardened skeptics to devout Hindus, from atheists to Muslim women in Iran — they all describe the same incredible light, the same overwhelming love, and the same Man: Jesus. You don’t have to believe it to be fascinated. But you might just change your mind.📘 Featuring stories from John Burke’s books: Imagine Heaven and Imagine the God of Heaven💬 Life-after-death accounts from around the world🎧 Real interviews. Real people. Real stories.👇 Don’t miss this one. Stay to the end.Follow Men's AllianceInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mensalliancetribe/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mensalliancetribeTiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mensalliancetribeWebsite - https://www.mensalliancetribe.com/Explore Battlefield Coaching today and find yourself a Coach with experience overcoming a battle you are currently facing - https://battlefieldcoaching.comOrder the Book - Answer With Truth: The Ambassador’s Field Manual for Leading Your Family Spiritually - https://amzn.to/3BmnuKV
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2023 has been an absolutely incredible year for Men’s Alliance! Merry Christmas! Learn more about how to launch a Tribe - Start the Fire Strengthen your Leadership & Discipleship (Patch) - Carry the Fire Support the growth of Men's Alliance - Support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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The moment you decide to be real is the moment your life begins. It’s the moment you make real friends. It’s the moment you feel lighter. You breathe easier. You find hope. Nothing will fix your problems if you’re pretending you don’t have any. Get real with Men's Alliance. If you'd like to support our Men's Alliance podcast please click here. Even $1 a month helps! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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We are under constant spiritual attack from an enemy whose mission is to steal, kill, and destroy. And the only way to have peace is to remain firmly rooted in Jesus Christ - who has already overcome the world. There's much we can learn from the classic story of Daniel and the den of lions about how to fight and win a spiritual battle. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mensalliancetribe/support
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