Ep 194: Navigating Grief and Loss with Charlene Lam

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nomads can experience grief in many forms: grief for the places we’ve loved and left, grief for saying goodbye to the friends we meet during our travels, and of course grief for those we lose to death. Losing a loved one is always life changing, but it can be especially difficult for those of us living and traveling oceans away from home.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, I’m joined by Charlene Lam, a grief guide who came into this work after losing her mom while she was abroad. She explains how grief can be a unique experience for nomads, but also how grief feels different for everyone. Charlene also shares her advice for creating a plan in case a family member dies or has a medical emergency while you’re away.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why Charlene loves the unique combination of stability and flexibility in her nomad life</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How she created a career in grief work after losing her mother suddenly</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Navigating the emotional challenges that come with living far from your loved ones</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why it’s important to have conversations about loss before it happens</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to create a plan in case a loved one dies or needs medical care while you’re away</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to stay connected with family from anywhere</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Creating a support network of people back home to help in case of emergencies</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400