Ep. 131 Re-Writing the Grief Stage with Diana Hernandez Wayne

In this heartfelt episode, join guest Diana Hernandez and host Jessica Dumas as they open up about their personal journeys through grief and trauma. Through candid discussions, they emphasize the importance of acknowledging and working through emotions to foster a positive path forward.

Diana and Jessica delve into the essential role of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authenticity when facing life's toughest challenges. They share how these elements have been transformative in their own healing processes.

The conversation also addresses the societal stigmatization of grief and the critical need for safe spaces where individuals can express their emotions without fear of judgment. Diana and Jessica highlight the power of empathetic listening and validation, underscoring how non-judgmental support can significantly impact the grieving process.

Tune in to hear how prioritizing emotional well-being can lead to profound personal growth and resilience. Whether you’re navigating your own grief or supporting someone else through theirs, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.

Reflection Questions:

1. How has your understanding of grief and trauma changed after listening to this episode?
2. What strategies can you implement in your life to better acknowledge and work through your emotions?
3. How can you create or contribute to safe spaces for emotional expression in your community?
4. In what ways can empathetic listening and validation improve your relationships?
5. What steps can you take to prioritize your emotional well-being and support others in doing the same?

Join us for an episode that promises to be both enlightening and inspiring, offering a compassionate perspective on dealing with grief and trauma.

Diana Hernandez Wayne is a Mindset & Manifestation Intuitive Empowerment Coach. After losing two of her sisters 15 months apart, one to cancer, and one by suicide, and with severe depression, she made a prayer: 'God, send me a life coach.' That prayer changed everything and after 6 months of coaching, she was better. The anxiety and depression loosened its grips and sparked a desire to help others the way to heal, create, and thrive in life! Diana is a Master NLP Practioner, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and trained in Neuroscience for Business from MIT Sloan. After 20 years in Corporate America, where she worked for Fortunate 500 companies, Diana became an Executive Coach, where she is on a mission to help women and people of color break the glass ceiling and get into the executive suite. Diana’s coaching style incorporates her professional and personal development expertise, with the intersections of neuroscience, manifestation, and universal laws to coach her clients through loss, careers changes, and relationships. She lives in Los Angeles, CA with her husband Toby.

Connect with Diana on Instagram @dianalives and visit her website for ways to work with her at

https://www.dianawayne.com/

Jessica on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadumas.ca/

Ways to work with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

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