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Coming Back: Conversations on life after loss

Aug 30, 2017

Courtney Violet Bentley, host of Fit, Fierce, and Fabulous Podcast wrestled with anorexia, bulimia, and a toxic "lack of" mentality after losing her father and grandfather. When her grandmother died, she decided enough was enough and challenged herself to find the joy in life, rediscovering her body, her spirit, and her...


Aug 23, 2017

Vasavi Kumar was arrested for assaulting her boyfriend which woke her up to loss of control, loss of identity, and loss of self. We go deep on anger and comparison, taking responsibility for our situations, and attachment to our stories. Also on the show, I answer a listener question for all my nurses, EMTs,...


Aug 17, 2017

After being struck by a car at age four, Eve Chalom lost her sense of hearing. While she regained some of her ability within six months, the emotional and energetic consequences of the accident stuck around for a lifetime. Also on the show, I answer a listener question about disclosing your grief story to others...


Aug 9, 2017

Christina Lerchen of The Best Unexpected left her longtime career as beauty blogger after her best friend was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer in 2011. She gave birth to her stillborn daughter just one month later. We chat about "what not to say," the power of storytelling, and two of Christina's favorite...


Aug 2, 2017

Holistic dietitian Cindy Klinger watched her father struggle with akathisia, a deadly side-effect of antidepressant and antipsychotic medications that eventually led him to suicide. I answer a listener question about supporting family at the funeral of a loved one. And I revisit last week's episode, The Truth, and what...