What do you do when your life shatters in an instant? When Theresa Bruno’s husband died by suicide, her world unraveled. The founder of a successful luxury jewelry brand worn by icons like Oprah and Michelle Obama, Theresa was forced to start over—not in business, but in life.
🌟 In this deeply vulnerable episode, Theresa shares:
The raw truth about grief after suicide
Why she calls her gratitude “defiant”
How nature became her refuge
And how writing weekly letters to her late husband helped her heal
You’ll hear how a simple act like opening the drapes became a lifeline—and how she learned to honor the messiness of grief while rebuilding her future one breath at a time.
💬 “I wasn't buried. I was planted.”
This episode is for anyone who’s ever asked:
“How do I go on when everything I loved is gone?”
Whether you’ve lost someone to suicide or are simply navigating life’s hardest moments, Theresa’s story will speak to your soul. Her upcoming book He's Not Coming Back: Rewriting Life After Loss is a compassionate guide for those walking through the wilderness of sorrow.
✨ You’re not alone. Healing is messy. Growth is possible.
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00:00 ⏳ Planted, Not Buried
Brian opens with a powerful metaphor about grief being a place of growth, not death.
00:45 💬 Welcome to Grief 2 Growth
Brian sets the tone for the conversation and welcomes listeners to a space of healing and hope.
01:12 🌌 Life’s Big Questions
Exploring our eternal nature and what grief can teach us about who we really are.
01:56 🙏 Meet Theresa Bruno
Theresa’s journey from luxury entrepreneur to soul-centered healer begins with unimaginable loss.
03:30 💔 James’ Suicide: A Life Shattered
Theresa opens up about the tragic loss of her husband and the emotional whirlwind that followed.
06:10 😔 The Weight of “Why”
The haunting questions survivors ask after suicide—and why there are no easy answers.
10:45 🧒 A Son’s Heartbreaking Question
Theresa recalls her son asking, “Wasn’t my love enough to keep him here?”
13:50 🧠 Letting Go of the Guilt
Understanding that depression’s grip often overrides even the strongest love.
17:38 ✍️ Writing Letters to James
Theresa shares her practice of writing weekly letters to her late husband to process her emotions.
21:20 ☕ Getting Out of Bed & Making Coffee
How small, daily acts became acts of survival—and eventually, healing.
24:11 🌄 Drawing the Drapes: Finding Light
Nature became a spiritual teacher—and Theresa’s path out of darkness.
27:28 📖 He’s Not Coming Back: The Title’s Origin
The powerful story behind the title of Theresa’s upcoming book.
30:44 💎 From Business Collapse to Inner Rebuild
Theresa reveals how business loss prepared her for deeper personal healing.
35:02 🤐 Why Shame Kept Her Silent
How shame—about business and suicide—became a barrier to connection and recovery.
39:04 👥 The Healing Power of Sharing
Theresa explains how vulnerability started to lift the weight of grief.
43:30 🌿 Nature as a Healing Companion
From hiking to grounding practices, the Earth played a vital role in Theresa’s recovery.
48:25 🎶 Facing the Triggers, Finding the Joy
Theresa confronts painful memories in sacred places—and finds peace.
52:02 💫 Defiant Gratitude: A Turning Point
How sarcastic gratitude transformed into soul-deep thankfulness.
55:50 🪞 Affirmations and Self-Talk
Theresa explains how sticky notes and mirror talk helped shift her mindset.
59:11 💡 From Survival to Purpose
Theresa finds new meaning by serving others and creating space for soulful stories.
01:01:30 📚 How to Connect with Theresa
Where to find Theresa’s podcast, book, and more of her transformative work.
