My Life Now

From Grief to Grace | Anita Aasen on Loss, Healing, and the Therapist’s Journey

March 17, 2026·16 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

What happens when the therapist becomes the mourner?In this episode of My Life Now, Anita Aasen shares the story behind her book From Grief to Grace: A Therapist’s Journey of Healing.With more than three decades of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, Anita has helped countless people navigate grief, trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. But when she experienced a profound personal loss, her understanding of grief changed in ways no training could prepare her for.This conversation explores:• What grief looks like behind the professional mask• How personal loss reshapes identity and purpose• The tension therapists feel while grieving and still caring for others• The meaning of grace in the middle of heartbreak• Hope for those walking through loss todayBook: https://www.amazon.com/Grief-Grace-Therapists-Journey-Healing/dp/1964712246Learn more about Anita: https://anitasalekaasen.com/

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