In this short Mindful practice, Dr. Evelyn Davis, LCSW, introduces Riding the Grief Coaster to help you navigate the ups and downs of grief with calm and awareness. Through gentle grounding and reflection, this practice will guide you to find steadiness, even when emotions rise and fall like a roller coaster.

In this episode of Stay Mindful with Dr. Evelyn Davis, we’re taking a closer look at grief—not just as something that follows loss, but as something that can also show up through change and even growth. We often think of grief as something that happens after an ending—like the death of a loved one or the close of an important chapter—but grief also shows up when life changes. It might come when our kids leave home, when a relationship ends, or when the world around us feels uncertain or divided. And sometimes, grief even shows up in seasons of growth—when we step into a new chapter but have to leave something familiar behind. Today, we’ll talk about how grief weaves through all of these transitions, and how mindfulness can help us make space for both the pain and the lessons that come with it.

Show Notes & Resources

Here are some of the resources mentioned in today’s episode:

• Grief: What Everyone Should Know — Tanya Villanueva Tepper (TEDxUMiami) TEDx talk referenced in this episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwPoqQPynEc
• Stages of Grief (Education) — Therapist Aid Worksheet overview of Kübler-Ross’s five stages: https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/stages-of-grief-education
• The TEAR Model of Grief — Reliant Medical Group (PDF) https://reliantmedicalgroup.org/pdfs/TEAR_Model_Of_Grief.pdf
• Grief and Collective Grief — Complicated Life https://complicated.life/blog/grief-and-collective-grief/
• COVID and Collective Grief — Therapist Aid https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-article/covid-and-collective-grief
• Grief Roller Coaster — Therapist Aid (Worksheet) https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/grief-roller-coaster
• Tasks of Mourning: Quick Reference — Therapist Aid (Worksheet) https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-worksheet/tasks-of-mourning-quick-reference

In this bonus episode, Dr. Evelyn Davis shares a special update about the podcast.

We are shifting the show from Mindful Moments to Stay Mindful with Dr. Evelyn Davis.

It’s not a new season—just a new name that captures the heart of this journey with the same amazing content!

In this short Mindful Moments practice, Dr. Evelyn Davis, LCSW, guides you through a gentle forgiveness exercise. Through breath, awareness, and reflection, you’ll practice releasing what no longer serves your peace and making space for grace, compassion, and freedom — both for yourself and others.

In this episode of Mindful Moments with Dr. Evelyn Davis, we challenge the idea that faith and therapy can’t coexist. Dr. Davis explores how prayer, scripture, and mental health practices work hand in hand to create healing, balance, and growth. Through honest conversation and mindful reflection, she shows how grace and grounding can meet — helping you nurture both your spiritual and emotional well-being

In this short Mindful Moments practice, Dr. Evelyn Davis, LCSW, guides you through a self-compassion mindfulness exercise—helping you pause, soften negative self-talk, and remind yourself that you are enough. This companion practice pairs with Episode 2: Good On Paper or Just Good, offering a moment to breathe and reconnect with your worth beyond achievements.

In this episode of Mindful Moments with Dr. Evelyn Davis, LCSW, Evelyn explores imposter syndrome and the negative self-talk that comes with it—the constant doubts about being good enough or worthy of success. She shares reflections and practical strategies to quiet self-doubt, reframe your inner dialogue, and step into your strengths with confidence.

In this short Mindfulness Moments practice, Dr. Evelyn Davis, LCSW, guides you through Wave Breathing — a calming Distress Tolerance skill from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). This practice helps you ride out overwhelming emotions with steadiness and balance, reminding you that every feeling rises and falls, just like a wave.