Episode 328-How to Hold Space for Both Pain and Beauty in the Challenges of Life with Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye

How to Hold Space for Both Pain and Beauty in the Challenges of Life with Dr. Sabrina N'Diaye| 7.30.2025

In this episode, Kristen is joined by Dr. Sabrina N'Diaye, an integrative therapist, storyteller, and peacebuilder, for a powerful conversation about grief, healing, and the meaning of life. They explore how love and loss shape us and why embracing both is essential to truly living the dash.

You'll Learn

Why grief is not something to fix, but a sacred process to walk through
How to hold space for both beauty and severity in your lived experience
What “living the dash” really means, and how to make it meaningful
Why the cultural discomfort with emotions is hurting our healing
How ancestral stories, imagery, and chosen family can support your healing journey

Resources

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Dr. Sabrina N'Diaye's Book:

1. Big Mama Speaks: Love Lessons from a Harlem River Swan

Book Recommendation:

1. The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)

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