Coping with Loss: A Guide to Grieving (Coach Clarence )

In this episode of Fit Over 40, Coach Clarence discusses the topic of grief and its importance, especially as we age and experience losses in our lives. He emphasizes that grief is a personal and individual process, and everyone should be allowed to have their way of grieving. However, he also highlights the importance of stepping in as a friend if the grieving behavior becomes destructive and offering support. Tune in to hear Coach Clarence's insights on navigating grief and supporting others.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Grief
00:00:11 - Dealing with Loss
00:00:32 - Grief in Later Life
00:00:53 - Individuality of Grief
00:01:24 - When Grief Becomes Destructive
00:01:45 - Starting the Conversation on Grief
00:01:56 - Personal Experience with Loss
00:02:07 - The Seven Phases of Grief
00:02:48 - Podcast Format and Audience Engagement
00:03:41 - The Triangle of Fitness, Finances, and Mindset
00:04:02 - YouTube Engagement Request
00:04:14 - The First Phase of Grief: Shock
00:05:08 - The Second Phase: Denial
00:06:32 - The Third Phase: Anger
00:07:17 - Recognizing Grief Phases
00:08:43 - The Fourth Phase: Bargaining
00:09:48 - The Fifth Phase: Depression
00:10:19 - The Sixth Phase: Testing
00:11:12 - The Seventh Phase: Acceptance
00:12:18 - Moving Forward After Acceptance
00:13:02 - Depression and Grief
00:14:17 - Testing New Normals
00:15:33 - Accepting the Loss
00:16:14 - Strategies for Each Grief Phase
00:17:09 - Coping with Shock
00:18:08 - Overcoming Denial
00:19:23 - Managing Anger
00:20:36 - The Role of Bargaining
00:21:40 - Dealing with Depression
00:22:33 - The Testing Phase Explained
00:23:25 - Reaching Acceptance
00:24:07 - Final Thoughts on Grieving
00:26:36 - Grief as We Age
00:27:21 - Closing and Social Media Engagement