Navigating Grief: Healing, Identity and Emotional Resilience with Leigh Todd

Rocking Your Bald

Hi! Welcome back to the 'Rocking Your Bald' podcast! Today, I sit down with Leigh Todd to delve into the essential yet often overlooked processes of grieving and mourning. We address the individual experiences of grief, ranging from the loss of loved ones to hair loss and other unexpected life changes. The discussion underscores the significance of mental health support, self-care, and the personal nature of each healing journey. Key topics include practical coping mechanisms, the stages of grief, recognizing emotional triggers, setting boundaries, and the importance of support groups and therapy. Leigh also provides valuable advice on finding new joys, reconnecting with past passions, and seeking the right therapist.

Leigh is the owner and founder of Prospering Hope, PLLC. After working in psychiatric hospitals over the span of 10 years, she decided to focus on working in the outpatient sector while also supervising a Treatment Foster Care program. She obtained her bachelor's and master's from the University of Houston and has worked her way up to becoming a clinical supervisor for the State of Texas and the NASW Board.

Leigh currently lives and works in the Woodlands area outside of Houston with her husband, daughter, and two dogs, Elly and Ace. Recently, Ace became the official therapy dog for Prosering Hope. When Leigh is not on the soccer field watching her daughter play, she enjoys running, working out, reading, re-watching Friends, or any "nerd" movies/shows!