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Navigating the grief of job loss: How to restructure and thrive

Navigating the grief of job loss: How to restructure and thrive

Update: 2025-08-27
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Losing a job often triggers unrecognized grief and a significant increase in stress and anxiety. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at the emotional fallout of unemployment, from shock and anger to self-blame. She looks at how to navigate these feelings, reclaim your narrative, and establish a new routine that balances healing with proactive steps toward your next opportunity.

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Navigating the grief of job loss: How to restructure and thrive

Navigating the grief of job loss: How to restructure and thrive

Dr. Monica Johnson