In today's deeply moving episode, we are honored to have Sheila Clemenson, an experienced transition coach and compassionate author of "Over the Rainbow." Sheila shares her personal journey of loss and transformation after losing her first husband, Grant, to ALS. Together, we'll dive into the emotional roller coaster of grief, tackle taboo topics in caregiving, and explore strategies for life transitions post-loss. Sheila's insights will undoubtedly light our paths, offering solace and practical advice for finding meaning, purpose, and self-care during challenging times.
✨ What You'll Gain from This Episode:
Heartfelt Insights: Sheila's personal story of love, loss, and resilience.
Practical Advice: Strategies for navigating grief and life transitions.
Emotional Connection: Understanding the deeper aspects of caregiving and self-care.
Visit Sheila's website to learn more about her work: SheilaClemenson.com.
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00:00 🌟 Introduction
Welcome to Grief 2 Growth with Brian Smith, setting the stage for a journey through grief and growth.
02:13 🙏 Meet Sheila Clemenson
Introduction to Sheila Clemenson, transition coach and author, sharing her profound story of loss and transformation.
06:30 💔 The Diagnosis
Sheila recounts the moment her fiancé was diagnosed with ALS and the initial shock and denial.
12:49 🎢 Emotional Roller Coaster
Exploring the complex emotions of anticipatory grief, sadness, depression, and anger during caregiving.
19:54 🧠 Self-Care and Boundaries
The importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care while managing grief and caregiving responsibilities.
28:33 🌌 Afterlife and Communication
Sheila shares experiences of after-death communication and maintaining a connection with her husband.
37:17 ✨ Spiritual Support
The role of spiritual and earthly support in navigating grief and finding hope.
42:20 🛤️ Moving Forward
Discussing the transition to new relationships and careers post-loss, and finding purpose in helping others.
52:43 📚 Writing the Book
Sheila's journey to writing "Over the Rainbow" and the impact of sharing her story.
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