How to find the light in your grief

S4 E11 • Apr 13, 2025 • 51 mins

Blanka Falk and Bradley Vinson explore the complexities of grief using the "Women are spaghetti, men are waffles" analogy to highlight gender differences. Bradley is a grief coach, speaker, and trainer who helps people heal and grow after loss. With nearly 30 years of experience in ministry, storytelling, and grief care, he equips churches, caregivers, and communities with practical tools to support the grieving. His GRIEVE Method™ offers a heartfelt, step-by-step path toward healing. Through workshops, coaching, and speaking, Bradley helps others rediscover hope, purpose, and joy. The episode delves into shared versus individual spousal grief, the impact of child loss on relationships, and balancing spiritual beliefs with human emotions. website: http:BradleyVinson.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyvinson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradleyvinsoncoach/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bradleyvinson

Key Points

Men and women process grief differently, with men often compartmentalizing their emotions and women experiencing everything as interconnected.
Grief should be embraced as a natural path towards healing, but it's essential to avoid self-inflicted suffering by not dwelling on guilt or "what-ifs."
Healing from grief involves accepting the pain and allowing oneself to feel and express it, while also giving God or a higher power access to help mend the emotional wounds.

Speakers

Bradley Vinson

Guest • 89%

Blanka Falk

Host • 11%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and the "Women are spaghetti, men are waffles" analogy
1:26	Bradley's personal grief journey
4:19	Gender differences and compartmentalization in grieving
9:47	Dealing with the initial reaction to loss
15:27	Understanding the physical manifestation of grief
19:00	Navigating logistical steps post-loss
20:48	Finding spiritual comfort in grief
22:55	Experiencing empathy and frustration in bereavement
27:43	Essential advice for grieving parents
28:26	Distinguishing pain from suffering in grief
29:52	Shared vs. individual spousal grief
33:45	Effects of child loss on relationships
37:28	Balancing spiritual beliefs and human emotions in grief
41:07	The healing process and faith's role
49:05	Resources for grief support by Bradley Vinson
50:40	Conclusion and contact information

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