Practical Self-Care Tips for Grief
Self-care sounds simple… until you're grieving.
In this episode of Grief Unfiltered, host Krystle Hall breaks down what practical, everyday self-care really looks like when you're grieving.
Spoiler Alert: it's not spa days or green juice (unless that helps). It’s about survival: granola bars in your nightstand, hydration hacks, and showering while sitting on the floor.
Through candid stories and honest advice, Krystle offers a roadmap for how to care for yourself when just existing feels like work. Whether you’re deep in the trenches of loss or trying to support someone who is, this episode reminds us that healing starts small. Like really small, and that those tiny wins count.
📌 Timestamps:
[00:00]Welcome to Grief Unfiltered
[00:34] What “self-care” really means when you’re grieving
[01:18] Basic maintenance: food, water, and just surviving
[03:42] Hydration hacks (yes, even the ridiculous water bottle works)
[06:54] Eating something (anything!) and why it matters
[07:37] What counts as self-care (hint: it’s not always a pedicure)
[09:48] Little resets: sunshine, socks, and rage-cleaning
[10:48] Can’t get out of bed? Try the timer trick
[12:14] Krystle’s therapy journey + building habits slowly
[13:36] Sit-in showers and the magic of clean clothes
[15:17] The power of small, daily rituals
[16:40] The hard truth: your loved one isn’t coming back
[18:26] Two choices: let grief consume you or carry it with you
[20:13] Homework: one tiny act of self-care today
[22:15] Final reminder: you deserve to live—and thrive
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