85. Rewriting our Grief Story through Memoir: with Tess Clarkson

About the episode:

In today’s episode I talk to Tess Clarkson about friend-loss grief, her beloved friend Eithne, and the act of finding meaning and healing through creative writing. We chat about:

  • How she met her dear friend Eithne (pronounced Eth-na) through dance

  • The story of their friendship

  • Feeling lost, isolated, and misunderstood after Eithne’s sudden and tragic death on Air France 447

  • The yoga retreat in India that helped her start to find her way

  • The many healers she reached out to over the years

  • How creative writing has helped her heal and process through "stuck" feelings

  • The memoir she is writing about their friendship and her grief

  • And more…

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More about Tess:

Tess is a writer, death doula, and life optimizer—a Reiki master, yoga teacher, and certified astrologer—who helps people tap into their inner guru and tackle taboos.

Website: https://tessclarkson.com

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

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

Substack: https://substack.com/@tessclarkson  

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