47 Grief, love and letting go: The hidden wisdom of Sadness.

While many of us like to run and hide from big, heavy emotions, I believe every emotion has a seat at the table. Yes, even the messy tear-filled ones, like Sadness and even Grief.

 

While they may show up at the party uninvited, eat all the snacks and refuse to leave, Sadness and Grief aren’t just here to make us miserable. No, these two emotions show up to offer us some wise lessons about life, love and relationships.

 

While Sadness and especially Grief can feel like they’re quite literally squeezing the life out of our heart, they’re not here to break us, but to make us stronger. To show us where we’ve attached meaning to something or someone. To help us see where we might be holding on a little too tightly.

 

That’s why today on I Love Me The Podcast we’re diving into the purpose of Sadness and Grief; why they show up, what they’re trying to teach us, and most importantly, how we can move through them with love and compassion.

 

Take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here:

 

https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/03/12/ep-47-grief-love-and-letting-go-the-hidden-wisdom-of-sadness/

 

About me…

 

My name is Tamra Mercieca and I’ve been studying and teaching self-love worldwide for 20+ years now. In 2011 I launched my online school Getting Naked where I offer programs to help people strip off the stories and childhood conditioning, so they can fall in love with themselves.

 

While I go by many labels - mumma, wife, tea lover, drummer - professionally I’m known as a Self-Love Therapist, Writer and Women’s Pelvic Health Guide, qualified in over a dozen physical and mental health modalities. I’m the author of two books, have been published in dozens of print and online publications, appeared on TV many times, and love to share the teachings of self-love at yoga and spirituality festivals.

 

Personally, my journey began when I worked out how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety (and get off my meds). I then went on to create a ten-session program where I now help others do the same. If you’d like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/

 

Resources…

 

Ep.3 Fill yourself up with love https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/02/21/ep-3-fill-yourself-up-with-love-your-go-to-self-love-tool/

 

Ep.14 Feelings. Fall in love with feeling yourself. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/05/08/ep-14-feelings-fall-in-love-with-feeling-yourself/

 

Ep.32 Bye bye blues. My journey out of depression… https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/10/09/ep-32-bye-bye-blues-my-journey-out-of-depression/

 

Remarkable Relationships program https://gettingnaked.com.au/remarkable-relationships/

 

Self-Love Starter’s Kit (and to join the mailing list): https://gettingnaked.com.au/

 

Just One Tree https://www.justonetree.life/ A percentage of profits from all programs sold go to the not-for-profit organisation Just One Tree, so they can plant trees on our behalf.

 

Contact…

 

Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/ 

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/

 

Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.