244: Processing Grief through the Enneagram, with Shawn and Kathleen Loughrige [REPLAY]

How can the Enneagram help us process through grief and loss? Today, we’re revisiting a past episode of the podcast where I had a conversation with Shawn and Kathleen Loughrige. We talk about how the Enneagram has helped both of our families as we have navigated the loss of both of our sons.

On this episode, we'll share openly about:

• How we all grieve differently
• The value of huddling together as a family
• Leaning into grief as a way of healing
• Holding space for others who are grieving
• The importance of being gentle with yourself as you grieve

Grief is a lifelong journey. It’s not something we move on from but move forward with. As I revisit this conversation several years later, I’m reminded of the healing and inner work that is still taking place for me. I hope our conversation helps you navigate and process your own grief and loss as together, we learn how to practice grief in healthy and authentic ways.

Meet this week's guests:

Shawn and Kathleen Loughrige live a full and joy-filled life with four children and five grandchildren! They are both pastors on staff at Crossroads Church in Marshall, Michigan. Kathleen is the Connections Pastor and also has her own business, Purpose-Filled Coaching where she offers Enneagram coaching and does Vocational Coaching for the State of Michigan. Shawn is the Missions and Evangelism Pastor, a Varsity High School Football Coach, and retired State Police Commander who served over Violent Crimes, Biometrics and Forensics. Both have the heart to serve with young people and see them flourish and move forward in healthy ways!  

To connect with Shawn and Kathleen visit:

• Purpose-Filled Coaching
• Crossroads Church at ccmonline.org
• I've Got Your Backs Website or Facebook Page - A foundation established in October 2009 in celebration and memory of Isaac Loughrige. Isaac’s life was dedicated to helping others and there are so many touching stories that reflect his heart.

REALIFE Resources mentioned in this episode:

• To hear more of Teresa's REALIFE Story listen to Episode 017: REAL is Something You Become - My REALIFE Story. 
• Music on this episode is an original piece by friend and musician, Josh Morrison from his work "Improvs and Meditations." 

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