Dr. Lynn Banis is a Doctor of Philosophy, with a PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology. She is also a Grief and Resilience Mentor, an Expert Transformational Coach, international best-selling author, and the founder and owner of Widows Rising Together, compassionate community dedicated to empowering widows as they navigate their new realities, provide unwavering support, foster resilience, and inspire transformation.

In this episode of The Pain Factor, Dr. Lynn Banis discusses the complexities of grief and the journey of healing. She shares her personal experiences of loss, having lost her mother, brother, and husband within a short span of time. She emphasizes that grief is not merely sadness but a disorienting experience that can leave individuals feeling lost and unsure of their identity. The discussion delves into the misconceptions surrounding grief, the role of guilt and shame, and the importance of accepting loss as a part of life. Dr. Banis advocates for a supportive approach to helping those in grief, highlighting the need for understanding rather than fixing, and the significance of simply being present for someone in pain.

Follow Dr. Banis:

• on Instagram: #banislynn
• on Facebook: facebook.com/lbanis
• on LinkedIn

Learn more about Widows Rising Together here.

The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast.

The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast.

Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To learn more about Project Fourtress, please visit fourtress.org.

Garrett Wood is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Executive Functioning Specialist, Founder of Gnosis Therapy and developer of the A³ Framework —Assess, Accommodate, Align— which maps capacity across seven drivers of performance: sensory intelligence, bio-budgets, emotional regulation, core beliefs, attachment patterns, values, and executive functioning strengths. He applies outcome-based coaching, somatic regulation, and clinical hypnotherapy to end the boom-and-bust cycle of burnout.

In this conversation, we explore the intricate relationship between pain, burnout, and emotional well-being. Garret describes how societal pressures and misalignment in personal and professional lives contribute to burnout, emphasizing the importance of understanding pain beyond physical symptoms. He shares his personal experiences with chronic pain and burnout, highlighting the biopsychosocial model of health and the need for compassion and curiosity in addressing these issues. The discussion also touches on the role of guilt and shame in our perceptions of pain and the importance of aligning our needs with our environments for better mental and physical health.

Follow Garret on Instagram: #gnosistherapy

Learn more about Gnosis Therapy here.

The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast.

Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To learn more about Project Fourtress, please visit fourtress.org.

Megha Parekh is the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of the Jacksonville Jaguars, and she has been with the Jaguars since 2013.

In this conversation, Megha shares her journey of trauma recovery, emphasizing the importance of living authentically and embracing complexity. She discusses the nature of pain and suffering, the impact of guilt and shame, and the value of seeking professional help. Megha highlights the stigma surrounding mental health and the difference between being a victim and feeling victimized. She offers insights on how to support loved ones in crisis, the dangers of misguided advice, and the need for societal change in perceptions of mental health. Ultimately, she reflects on finding gratitude in adversity and transforming pain into strength.

Follow Megha on Instagram: #meghalegalgirl10

Learn more about:
The Fire Watch, an organization hat has trained more than 10,000 Floridians in Veteran Suicide prevention.

Be Nice (Notice - Invite - Challenge - Empower), a foundation in West Michigan dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and preventing suicide

The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast.

Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To learn more about Project Fourtress, please visit fourtress.org.