Trigger warning: this episode contains mentions of suicide/suicide ideation/parental suicide and loss
What do you do when you lose your mum, dad, grandma, close friend, and mother-in-law, all in the space of five years?
At 19, Lisa completed her first year of college and planned to go away with friends. What should have been a joyous time was instead etched in her memory forever as the day her mum tried to end her own life.
In this podcast, Lisa shares how meditation and grief recovery helped her navigate these difficult times. She explains how her daily practice enables her to better self-regulate and parent her teenage son.
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The yoga and meditation practice central to Lisa’s recovery was Inner Engineering. This practice opened her up to other useful tools, such as the Grief Recovery method, which helped her cope with the multiple losses she experienced over those five years.
Lisa is a powerful testament to the transformation that can occur when you look inward, ask for help, and commit to the work required to move forward. As she puts it, “No matter what is going on in your life, grounding and meditation can be a great way to put your best foot forward.”
This episode offers a warm, guiding “map” for approaching life, and it serves as an ode to Darren, celebrating the legacy he left within the MOE family as he lives on through us.
Help is available
If you have been affected by any of the topics raised in this episode please do seek help. Here are some suggested forums and hot lines you can contact:
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CALM (5pm–midnight every day)
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Shout
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Show notes
Meditation Practices Mentioned:
Inner Engineering: A daily yoga and meditation practice.
Miracle of Mind Meditation: Available through a free downloadable app.
Both practices are promoted by Sadhguru, is an Indian guru and the founder of the Isha Foundation.
Please note: MOE recognise that whilst Lisa has gained tremendous value from the meditation shared by Sadhguru, we are aware of the serious abuse allegations being made against him and cannot endorse his work.
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📩lisa@bishopstreet.co.uk
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