Today’s guest, The Gaia Center’s very own resident grief-expert Kalaway Voss, shares wisdom and tangible ways that we can move through grief, whether it’s the death of a loved one, a more ambiguous loss such as the ending of a relationship, or anything in between.

About Kalaway Voss

Kalaway Voss is a mental health therapist at The Gaia Center in Nashville, TN. She completed her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Kalaway specializes in working with adults navigating grief and loss, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and folks who are grappling with existential questions related to life, death, and meaning. She approaches healing from a mind/body/spirit perspective (including certification in Level 1 Reiki) and aims to help her clients feel empowered in their personal wisdom, tell their unique stories, and live bravely. Kalaway spends a lot of her time drying flowers and working with the restorative and healing properties of dried plants, herbs, and flowers.

This episode covers:

• 03:00 - Tea & Crumpets: How To Die Alone, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and The ex-Files Rewatch Podcast
• 06:36 - Step Into My Office: Kalaway’s advice on coping with the loss of a best friend
• 09:43 - The DSM: All Things Grief – What drew Kalaway to want to specialize in grief therapy, healthy grief, cultural and societal influences, and tips for connecting with/processing grief
• 34:54 - Now That’s What I Call….Okayyyy: You’re Gonna Go Far by Noah Kahan, A Little Bit of Everything by Dawes, and Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
• 44:37 - Fire Dumpster Phoenix: Non-traditional Ways to Honor and Ceremonialize Death
• 50:24 - Rapid Fire Q&A on Kalway’s perspectives of grief

Resources + Stuff  Mentioned in This Episode:

• How To Die Alone on Hulu
• Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on Hulu
• The ex-Files Rewatch Podcast with Jenny Owen Youngs + Kristin Russo
• You're Gonna Go Far by Noah Kahan 
• A Little Bit of Everything by Dawes
• Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
• Big Fish (2003)

Connect / Work with Kalaway:

• https://gaiacenter.co/meet-kalaway 

Connect with Us:

• Send a story or ask for advice: butforrealpod@gmail.com 
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• The Gaia Center on IG: @thegaiacenter
• Val on IG: @valkaymartin
• The Gaia Center website: www.gaiacenter.co 

DISCLAIMER: But For Real Podcast is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. This podcast is solely for entertainment and educational purposes. If you are in crisis, please utilize crisis support services, such as the Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741741 in the US) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: (Call 988 in the US), or visit www.findahelpline.com for international resources.