259. The Uninvited Guests of Grief with Dr. Jennifer Dall

"When I began to recognize that one step forward, two steps back was part of the work, it was part of the process."

What if the moments that feel like setbacks aren't signs you're grieving wrong?

In today's conversation, I'm joined by Dr. Jennifer Dall, a grief-informed neurodivergence specialist, educator, ADHD coach, and founder of ADHD Holistically.

Together, we explore the intersection of grief, widowhood, ADHD, identity shifts, and the everyday realities of carrying loss while still trying to function. We talk about grief brain, changing capacity, masking, self-compassion, and why so many people mistake overwhelm for personal failure.

If you've ever wondered why simple tasks feel harder after loss, this conversation will help you feel a little less alone.

In this episode, we talk about:

Grief brain and everyday overwhelmThe overlap between grief and neurodivergenceWidowhood and identity shiftsMasking and feeling unseenThe hidden labor that comes with lossChanging capacity and self-compassionWhy setbacks are part of the processWhat restoration can look like after loss

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