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Sep 2024
58m 27s

Lauren London: Moving Through Grief and ...

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About this episode

Grief can test our faith, but it can also strengthen it in unexpected ways.

Today, I have a truly special guest whose journey through loss has inspired so many. Lauren London, an acclaimed actress, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate, opens up about her personal experiences with grief and resilience.

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Lauren and I chat about the transformative power of faith and vulnerability in navigating grief. She shares her touching story of love and loss, offering heartfelt insights into finding strength and purpose through spiritual connection.

We also dive into practical strategies for managing grief, like the healing power of prayer and journaling. Lauren's advice on creating supportive environments for healing and maintaining connections with loved ones who have passed is truly inspiring.

 

What We Discuss:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:26 How Lauren got into acting
  • 04:02 Growing from past versions of yourself 
  • 10:56 “True faith requires curiosity…”
  • 15:37 How to talk with God
  • 19:55 Getting into journaling
  • 22:09 Lauren & Nipsey’s meet-cute
  • 25:29 Things Lauren learned from Nipsey
  • 29:01 Coping with grief
  • 31:10 What is shadow work?
  • 33:53 Judging less and loving more
  • 36:02 Laughing and living after grief
  • 38:28 Teaching kids about grief
  • 40:54 Stepping out of your comfort zone
  • 43:51 Embracing self-love after loss
  • 47:38 Prioritizing self in a demanding industry
  • 50:48 Having no idea what to do next is okay
  • 55:09 The last time Lauren cried 
  • 56:57 Rapid fire questions with Lauren

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