"Hi, my name is Rachel Krueger, and I’m your resident Wild Widow — navigating life, loss, and the beauty that rises from both. This podcast is a space for honest conversations about grief, growth, and everything in between. Whether you're a widow, walking alongside one, or simply seeking deeper meaning in your own life journey, you're welcome here. Let's laugh, cry, heal, and rise together — wild, wise, and unapologetically alive."Self-Care Through Grief: Healing the Mind, Body, Spirit, and Emotions1. Welcome & Grounding ReflectionWelcomeShare a personal truth: “When grief challenges our existence, Sacred-Self Care becomes survival.” ~RSKThe 4-aspect model: mind, body, spirit, emotions—all touched by grief, all need love2. Sacred Self-Care for Grieving the Four Aspects Mind In grief, the mind is foggy, scattered, overwhelmedTools: breathwork, guided meditation, silence, gentle affirmationsPractice: “Pick ONE!”

Body Grief often lives in the body—tension, fatigue, painSelf-care tools: restorative yoga, slow walks, long showers, and intuitive restReminder: Your body is grieving, too. It deserves kindness, not criticism.Practice: “I deserve to relax.”Spirit Grief can shake or awaken spiritual beliefsSelf-care tools: prayer, ritual, nature, sacred texts, talking to your loved oneCreate a sacred connection—even if it looks like lighting a candle and crying

Emotions Grief is emotional chaos: sadness, rage, numbness, even joySelf-care tools: journaling, therapy, music, tears, voice memos to selfMantra: “All my feelings are welcome here.”3. Gentle Encouragement There is no right way to grieveSacred self-care isn’t about fixing, it’s about holding spaceOne small practice, done with love, is enoughYou're not alone. You're sacred. You're doing the best you can.4. Wrap-Up & Invitation Invitation: Choose one practice per aspect to explore this weekAsk: What part of you needs the most care today?Connect with Me!—DMs, email, etc.“You are not broken, nor do you need fixing. You are holding space for your Sacred-Self.” ~RSK*The anchor is non-traditional, but it works.*I know it's 600 not 6000 seconds.