The Five Stages of Grief Explained | Growth After Loss – Dr. Mari Marquez
Release Date: 01/06/2026
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info_outlineAre the Five Stages of Grief Descriptive or Prescriptive?
Welcome to the Growth After Loss Podcast! In this enlightening episode, Dr. Mari Marquez, Ph.D., a personal growth educator, delves into the widely known Five Stages of Grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
What You'll Learn:
- Why the Five Stages of Grief are descriptive, not prescriptive.
- How grief is a non-linear journey filled with fluctuating emotions. - It’s completely normal to experience confusion, anger, or numbness at different times.
- The importance of acknowledging your unique grieving process and practicing self-compassion.
- Insightful stories and research on living with grief, maintaining bonds, and finding personal growth after loss.
This episode blends education, lived experiences, and research to offer you a compassionate understanding of grief. It’s not therapy, but it provides valuable insights to help you navigate your journey with greater clarity and kindness.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 The Five Stages of Grief: Descriptive, Not Prescriptive
05:20 Understanding Emotional Variability in Grief
09:35 Personal Reflections: Am I Grieving Correctly?
13:45 Support & Connection: You Are Not Alone
18:10 Research Insights & Continuing Bonds
22:30 Encouragement for Self-Compassion
25:00 Closing