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Introduction
- Topic Introduction [00:56]
Main Topics
- Intuition Becomes Stronger During the Holidays [
- Emotion and Intuition [
- Four Ways that Grief Awakens Intuition [
- Moving Through Emotional Waves [
- Gentle Practices to Reconnect with Your Intuition During the Holidays [
- Closing [
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Transcripts
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until his passing in January:00:27
I’ve faced many kinds of losses — from family members to beloved pets — and through it all, I’ve come to understand grief not only as sorrow, but as a sacred passage. My mission now is to help you move through the darkness with grace, to honor your own process, and to remind you that healing is possible — even if your heart is broken wide open. You are not alone. This is the Healing Our Grieving Hearts Podcast.
00:56
Welcome back dear friends. I am so grateful to spend this time with you today. As we meet in this tender space between Thanksgiving and the winter holidays, I want to gently acknowledge how complicated this season can feel. The world is lighting candles, stringing up decorations, and preparing for celebrations, while your heart may be carrying heaviness, longing, or uncertainty.
01:25
If you are missing someone you love, the holidays can amplify everything you feel. They bring memories to the surface and remind you of traditions, rituals, and moments that once brought joy in a different way.
01:39
Yet this season also brings something else. It brings quiet moments, soft evenings, deeper reflection, and an opening within us that many people describe as intuitive awareness. It is as if grief heightens our sensitivity, and the holidays shine a gentle light on that sensitivity.
02:01
For some women, this openness becomes a doorway to intuition. It becomes a way Spirit speaks through stillness, through memory, and through the subtle inner nudges that guide us forward.
02:15
Today we are exploring When Grief Awakens Intuition – Listening to Your Inner Guide.
02:22
When someone we love dies, the world shifts. We no longer move through life on autopilot. Everything becomes more tender. The heart becomes more awake. We begin to feel life from the inside out. This shift can make intuitive awareness easier to notice. You may sense your loved one’s presence. You may feel drawn toward certain decisions. You may experience moments of clarity that were not there before. You may find yourself choosing what feels right rather than what is expected. These experiences are not imagined. They are part of the inner transformation that often happens during grief.
03:04
During the holidays especially, intuition can become stronger. There is something about this time of year that invites reflection. The lights, the music, the gatherings, the quiet nights, the memories, the rituals. Everything holds meaning. Everything holds feeling. This meaning and feeling create openings for your inner guidance to speak.
03:30
You may have moments when you feel guided to simplify. You may feel a nudge to skip certain traditions or to create new ones. You may feel an inner softening that tells you to take things at your own pace. Intuition is compassionate. It never pushes. It does not judge. It simply guides.
03:53
This year, Thanksgiving unfolded differently for me. I chose not to attend the large family gathering, even though I love them dearly. My intuition kept guiding me toward something quieter. Instead of navigating the energy of a big group, I felt compelled to stay home and tend to the projects that had been waiting for my attention. It was not avoidance. It was alignment. As I organized my space, I felt a deep sense of peace and gratitude for the abundance within my own home. Spending the day in stillness, in my own rhythm, felt like exactly what my spirit needed. It reminded me that honoring my intuition is a form of self-love, especially during the holidays.
04:39
There is often a question that arises here. How do I know the difference between intuition and emotion? Grief carries powerful emotions. They can be loud, overwhelming, and unpredictable. Intuition, however, is gentle. Emotion rushes. Intuition settles. Emotion shouts. Intuition whispers. Emotion moves quickly. Intuition feels steady. Emotion feels like pressure. Intuition feels like clarity, even when soft.
05:14
Both emotion and intuition are part of your healing. In time, you learn to notice the difference. Intuition might feel like a feeling in your body, a quiet knowing, a moment of peace, or a message that arrives without effort. Emotion might feel like a surge or a wave. Neither one is wrong. Both matter.
05:37
So, let’s explore how grief can actually awaken intuition in powerful ways.
05:44
The first way is through silence. Grief naturally slows us down. The thing that once felt urgent no longer holds the same weight. You may find yourself wanting more quiet moments, especially during the holidays. In those quiet spaces, your intuition has room to speak. Spirit does not compete with noise. Spirit speaks through stillness. When your life slows, you can hear the messages that were always there.
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The second way is heightened sensitivity. Loss shakes the foundation of who you thought you were. This shift can make you more aware of subtle things. You may sense energy differently. You may feel more attuned to patterns or synchronicities. You may notice small signs that remind you of your loved one. These moments are not coincidences. They are invitations. They ask you to listen.
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The third way is emotional openness. Grief softens the heart. It makes us vulnerable in ways we do not choose. Yet in this vulnerability, intuition can flow more freely. You may feel your loved one in a way that is beyond words. During the holidays, when memories and emotions rise, this connection can feel even more vivid.
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The fourth way is surrender. When you have done everything you can and life still breaks open, something inside you releases. In that release, intuition has more room. Letting go of control makes space for spiritual guidance. You begin to trust something greater. You begin to feel supported even when you do not know what comes next.
07:36
These intuitive moments can help you navigate the holidays with more clarity. Intuition might guide you to create a new tradition to honor your loved one. It might encourage you to light a candle at a certain time or place. It might help you decide what invitations you can accept, and which ones feel too heavy. Intuition reminds you that you are not obligated to perform the holidays the way others expect. You are allowed to show up in a way that supports your healing.
08:09
Intuition can also help you move through emotional waves. It may gently point you toward a memory that needs attention. It may guide you toward rest. It may help you recognize when guilt or regret is trying to rise again. It may remind you that you are allowed to feel joy and sorrow in the same moment. It may show you how to honor your love and your grief at the same time.
08:37
Let me remind you that Spirit is everywhere. There is nowhere that God is not, or Spirit. This includes grief, holidays, memories, and the quiet moments you spend alone. Intuition is one of the ways Spirit communicates. It is a sacred connection between your soul and the Infinite. It is your internal interpreter. Your inner compass. Your spiritual guide.
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If you are not feeling intuitive right now, that is ok. Grief has seasons. Some days you may feel clear. Other days you may feel numb or overwhelmed. Intuition does not disappear. It simply becomes quiet when your nervous system is carrying too much. It will return as your body and spirit make space for it again.
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There are a few gentle practices that can help you reconnect with your intuition during the holidays.
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The first practice is intentional breathing. Place your hand on your heart and breathe slowly. This simple practice calms your nervous system and makes space for intuitive awareness.
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The second practice is journaling. Ask a simple question such as, What do I need today? or What part of the holidays feels supportive for me? Write whatever comes. Let it be messy or simple. Do not judge it. Your intuition often speaks through the first words that appear.
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The third practice is creating small rituals. Light a candle. Sit in the quiet. Place a hand on your heart. Say your loved one’s name. Rituals help you create a space where intuition can rise naturally.
10:29
The fourth practice is time in nature. Even during the holidays, nature remains still, clear, and grounding. When the outside world feels busy, a simple step outdoors can help you hear your inner voice again.
10:44
And the fifth practice is giving yourself permission. Permission to grieve, to feel, to rest, to celebrate in a new way, or to do less. When you honor your truth, your intuition becomes stronger.
11:01
Your intuition is not separate from the love you shared with your spouse or partner. It is not separate from your grief. It is part of the same sacred thread. It may even feel like your loved one guiding you from within your own heart. Many women say they feel their partner’s presence more strongly during the holidays. This presence often arrives as intuition. As a sense of knowing. As a sense of being held.
11:30
As we move toward Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year’s, and the many celebrations of winter light, remember that your intuition is a lantern on your path. It will show you what you need. It will reveal what matters. It will guide you with compassion. It is here to support you through each decision, each moment, each breath.
11:53
The holiday season may feel different this year. That is ok. You are different. Your life has changed. Your heart has expanded in ways you did not ask for. And in the space created by loss, intuition rises as a gentle companion.
12:10
As we close this episode, take a deep breath with me. Imagine a soft light glowing in your heart. This light is your intuition. It is your inner wisdom. It is the voice of Spirit within you. Trust it. Listen to it. Let it guide you through this season with grace and tenderness.
12:37
If today’s episode spoke to you, please share it with someone who is grieving right now.
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The mission of Healing Our Grieving Hearts is to support women who are navigating life after the loss of a spouse or soulmate, and those who are tenderly companioning their husbands through illness. Through spiritual support, sound and vibration therapies, and reflective practices, I help women find meaning, healing, and renewed purpose.
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For free resources, including tips on coping with grief and rediscovering joy, visit purpose.healingourgrievinghearts.com. And to connect with me on Facebook, you’ll find me at facebook.com/Kay.Fontana.
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Thank you for listening to this episode of the Healing Our Grieving Hearts Podcast. Remember, you are not alone in your grief, and your experiences and emotions are valid. Join me next Saturday at 10am Arizona time as we continue to explore the human experience and The Courage to Create a New Kind of Holiday. Until next time, may your intuition be a quiet comfort. May your memories bring warmth. And may you feel supported by love in every step of your holiday journey.
