Can We Really Rise from the Ashes? Discovering What Personal Growth After Loss Looks Like.

In this episode of the Growth After Loss Podcast, Dr. Mari Marquez, Ph.D., Personal Growth Educator, explores the concepts of personal growth and post-traumatic growth after the death of a loved one. This conversation is grounded in research, lived experience, and deep respect for the reality of grief and living with loss.

This episode is especially meaningful for listeners who are further along in their grief journey and beginning to reflect on how life can continue alongside grief—without rushing, minimizing pain, or forcing toxic positivity.

In this episode, Dr. Mari Marquez discusses:

How growth and grief can coexist over time.

Common misconceptions about post-traumatic growth.

The importance of support, community, and patience.

Research insights from her own studies on growth after the loss of a significant loved one.

This podcast is educational in nature and not a substitute for therapy. If you are seeking additional support, connecting with a licensed mental health professional or a grief-informed community may be helpful.

✨ Coming Soon:
Dr. Mari Marquez shares details about her upcoming Growth After Loss Initiative Program (2026)—a research-informed educational program focused on a step-by-step approach to help you find supportive strategies and concepts that resonate with you, which can help nurture your personal growth and help you navigate your grief after the loss of a loved one(s).

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My Children's Books – Written by Dr. Mari Marquez:

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Referenced in the Show:

Good Morning, I Love You by Dr. Shauna Shapiro: https://amzn.to/49bw4e0

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:18 When Growth Conversations May Feel Too Soon
02:40 Imagining Life Alongside Grief
07:35 Personal Growth & Post-Traumatic Growth Explained
14:51 The Role of Support & Community
30:28 Reflection & Gentle Intention
31:53 Program Announcement & Closing