Thoughts and Feelings That Keep You Stuck in Grief

In this episode, Rosalyn Rourke, MSW , shares her profound story of transformation. After over 30 years as a psychotherapist, Rosalyn was enjoying a predictable and happy retirement when her life was irrevocably changed by the unexpected death of her 39-year-old daughter, Melissa. Rosalyn begins the episode with a short, thought-provoking quiz designed to help listeners explore their beliefs about death and grief. She then recounts how a pivotal moment during her grief journey completely shifted her perspective, inspiring her to return to work—not as a therapist, but as a Oneness Coach. Rosalyn now helps others build grief resilience and discover their purpose, passion, and possibility. Episode Links: Rosalyn is offering a special opportunity for listeners to this podcast to go deeper into the thoughts and feelings that keep us stuck in the stages of grief: https://rosalynrourke.com/living-beyond-grief-program/ Dive Deeper into Rosalyn’s Books: In her bestselling book, When Wisdom Arrives: From Imagined Unworthiness to Freedom , Rosalyn shares the intricate journey of her relationship with her daughter Melissa. Before Melissa’s passing, their relationship shifted from judgment and hurt to profound respect and intimate love. This book also includes a fable that reveals a simple hack to free your mind from being held hostage by intrusive thoughts and feelings—essential wisdom for those navigating grief. In Become Empowered , a bestselling book curated by Sabine Kvenberg, Rosalyn writes about “Quantum Belonging: Embracing Life Beyond Limitations.” Building on the teachings from her first book, Rosalyn explains how conditioned beliefs from repetitive, hurtful thoughts can trap us into feelings of imagined unworthiness. By shifting these beliefs, we can step into a state of Quantum Belonging . Her curated group for women is designed to transform profound suffering into a vibrant joy for living—a way to honor our loved ones while stepping into a courageous and fulfilling life. ( A pre-interview with Rosalyn is required for a great match) Connect with Rosalyn: Use the link below to learn more about this unique small, life-changing group for women ready to discover a new life and connect deeply with other women in Exponential Resilience! https://rosalynrourke.com/living-beyond-grief-program/ ------ ✨ My new anthology book, Good to the Last Drop! Embracing Your Life's Third Chapter , is now available on Amazon . ✨ Get the audiobook version of my book, They Serve Bagels in Heaven for FREE when you sign up for Audible's FREE 30-day trial using my link: https://amzn.to/4dG4l4w ✨ For a curated collection of my favorite books, music, healing events, and self-care essentials, head over to kit.co/GriefandRebirth . ✨ Find your next source of healing and inspiration at the Grief and Rebirth Bookshop . Listen to all episodes of the Grief and Rebirth Podcast HERE: Apple Podcast Spotify Grief and Rebirth Podcast Page Find Irene on social media: Instagram Facebook X TikTok ✨ Get your copy of Irene's book: They Serve Bagels in Heaven: One Couple's Story of Love, Eternity, and the Cosmic Importance of Everyday Life Get access to The Live Your Most Evolved Life Summit Replay , where we showcase a synergy of talent that will heighten your intuition and will undoubtedly illuminate, enlighten, and spark your soul on your evolutionary journey towards ascension. ✨ Sign up for the Grief and Rebirth newsletter to stay up-to-date on forthcoming episodes, events, healing tools, and announcements. Grief and Rebirth LLC is an affiliate, and we may earn a commission from purchases made through recommendations of products and services mentioned on the website, email, and social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube. This commission helps to support the podcast and allows us to continue providing valuable information and resources to our audience. We only recommend products and services that we have p