Hey Man; It's Ok Navigating Grief and Finding Equanimity: A Conversation with G. Scott Graham
In this deeply moving episode of Hey Man; It’s Ok, hosts Sky Bridges and licensed psychotherapist Ryan Heapy welcome author and coach G. Scott Graham for a conversation about grief, healing, meditation, and radical acceptance.
Scott opens up with raw honesty about losing his spouse during the COVID-19 pandemic and how writing about his grief became a way of honoring love. He also shares his unique adventures with paddleboarding with dogs, the myths surrounding happiness, the role of equanimity, and how embracing adversity can lead to a more authentic life.
This episode is a powerful reminder that grief and love are deeply connected, and that resilience often comes from radical acceptance.
Chapters
- 00:18Meet G. Scott Graham
- 00:44Paddleboarding with Dogs
- 03:03Grieving the Loss of a Spouse
- 09:47Love, Grief, and Healing
- 16:09The Myth of Happiness
- 20:36Understanding Equanimity
- 24:00Navigating Emotional Turmoil
- 25:14Radical Acceptance Explained
- 28:34Why Radical Acceptance Matters
- 31:23Meditation: Myths vs. Reality
- 33:20The Challenge of Consistency
- 39:25Instant Gratification vs. Growth 4
- 41:52Closing Thoughts + How to Connect with Scott
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