Grief and Healing: The Art of Somatic Awareness and Witnessing with Parijat Deshpande

In this powerful episode of The Scenic Route Podcast, host Jennifer Walter dives deep into the often misunderstood world of grief and healing with expert Parijat Deshpande, MS and founder of Ruvelle. Together, they explore: The universal nature of grief and why all loss is validHow to integrate loss into daily life and honour loved onesThe importance of raising our somatic capacity for emotionsCultural perspectives on grief and mourningBuilding empathy and becoming a witness to o...

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You’ve outgrown perfection, but not your desire to grow.This is the place where high-functioners, deep feelers, and quiet rebels come home to themselves.We explore:Mental health wisdom (minus toxic positivity)Social change (that starts from within)System critiques (with actionable solutions)Inner wisdom (over external validation)Mindfulness for minimalists (no crystals required)Join Jennifer Walter, sociologist (MASoc UCC) and recovering perfectionist, for weekly conversations that blend critical thinking with oh-so-much compassion.If you’re questioning everything – or just trying to stay grounded in a chaotic world – this space is for you. We make room for your inner critic and collective action. Because personal healing and social change go hand in hand (with a side of potty humour).New episodes drop every Tuesday.The longest way round is the shortest way home – and that's exactly why we're taking the Scenic Route.Ready to walk the scenic route?The view here is *chef's kiss.*