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Episode 64 ~ Why Am I So Anxious After Loss? With Teresa & Wayna

What if the hardest part of grief isn’t sadness… but fear?

In this deeply honest conversation, Wayna Berry and Teresa Reiniger unpack a side of grief that often goes unspoken—anxiety after loss. From panic attacks and hypervigilance to the fear of feeling happy again, they explore why the nervous system shifts into survival mode after losing someone you love.

Wayna shares her personal journey after the loss of her son, revealing how grief reshaped her sense of safety, identity, and even joy. Together, they normalize the overwhelming thoughts and physical responses many experience—and offer…

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