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The Other Side of Potential
Over time, the conversations we choose to have begin to reflect what matters most.
If you’ve been part of this podcast, you’ve heard me speak about human development, systems thinking, and the ways we make meaning of our lives and work. That work continues—and remains at the core of my coaching and professional practice.
What has changed is the space where I am choosing to have a different kind of conversation.
After the death of my son, Michael, I felt called to create a more personal place—one that speaks directly to the experience of loss, and to the questions that emerge when life no longer looks the way it once did.
That space is now Beyond the Loss.
This podcast is for parents who have lost a child, and for those who support them. It is not about fixing grief or finding closure, but about understanding how we continue to live, to make meaning, and to become—after loss.
If you are looking for my current podcast,
you will now find me there.
I invite you to join me on Beyond the Loss.
You are welcome.
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The Other Side of Potential
Episode 323: Understanding Loss: Finding Hope and Resilience After the Election
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Feeling disappointed, angry, or even hopeless after the recent election? In this installment of the Understanding Loss series, Dr. Sharon Spano addresses the emotional toll of political division and reveals how we can move forward together.
In the fourth installment of the Understanding Loss series, we unpack the frustration, fear, and disconnection that can arise during times of uncertainty. With a blend of personal reflection and actionable strategies, Dr. Spano explores how acknowledging loss, reframing perspectives, and taking action can help us move beyond anger and despair and find common ground.
Sharing a touching story from a 19-year-old Republican voter, she also highlights the transformative power of listening with curiosity and compassion.
Ready to transform loss into hope and reclaim your sense of agency? Tune in for insights on healing, reconnecting with shared values, and embracing personal action as a catalyst for change as we move toward a brighter future!
What you’ll learn about in this episode:
- The deep sense of personal loss felt by many after Trump’s victory.
- Acknowledging the emotional impact of loss and why this election felt so significant.
- Fear and division: recognizing shared emotional responses on both sides.
- Restructuring perspectives and why disruption is a necessary step for change.
- How embracing others' viewpoints fosters understanding, connection, and healing.
- Why Washington can’t fix everything and individual and local action is crucial.
- The role of media in fueling division and the need for critical consumption of news.
- Practical advice to help you maintain your sense of agency and hope for the future.
- A story about a 19-year-old voter’s calm perspective that brings unexpected optimism.
Transcript: Here
Links Mentioned:
Sharon Spano:
Website: sharonspano.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHD
Instagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/
Book: thetimemoneybook.com
Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com
The Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/