Feeling more fulfilled in life than ever before might seem impossible after profound loss. Explore how journaling, recognizing signs from loved ones, and embracing the transformative power of grief can lead to unexpected joy and purpose.

In this episode, I’m joined by a fellow podcast host, Kathy Gleason, who started her podcast As I Live and Grieve in November 2020. She openly shares her journey of navigating grief, reflecting on the profound losses of her father, mother, husband, and infant son, each of which shaped her perspective and deepened her understanding of the grieving process. 

Throughout this episode, Kathy recounts how her podcast, As I Live and Grieve, came to life, born out of a desire to reach a wider audience and help people openly discuss and process grief. This endeavor, inspired by her own unaddressed loss and supported by her family, has been running for four years, providing solace and insight to listeners. Kathy emphasizes the importance of acknowledging grief and seeking support, whether through bereavement groups, professional counseling, or personal practices like journaling. She shares how writing can serve as a powerful tool for emotional healing, helping individuals articulate their thoughts and create a lasting Legacy of memories.

Looking ahead, Kathy highlights her upcoming book, The Chrysalis Effect, which uses the metaphor of a caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly to illustrate the profound changes grief brings to our lives. Through her heartfelt storytelling, Kathy inspires hope, demonstrating that happiness and fulfillment are attainable even after significant loss. 

Tune in and listen to episode 290 to hear Kathy Gleason’s heartfelt journey through loss and healing, and discover how embracing grief, sharing memories, and finding signs of love can lead to profound transformation and renewed joy.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Kathy’s podcasting background (4:12)

Personal losses and lessons from grief (6:09)

The healing journey and recognizing signs from loved ones (12:46)

Journaling as a tool for grief and healing (20:51)

Grief as transformation: The Chrysalis Effect (22:57)

The intersection of grief and happiness (25:36)

Feeling better than ever after loss (30:45)

Closing thoughts and Kathy’s future projects (32:34)

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Having gone through the experience of the deaths of so many loved ones, I have learned to face life with love, optimism, and joy.

I have kept journals and written to express myself most of my life which led me to a career of teaching writing and writing books. I naturally turned to writing to help deal with my grief, then I discovered I could use writing to help friends deal with grief, too.

In contemplating how I could best help the grieving people I was working with, my Ignite moment came when realized the importance of helping people understand the importance of happiness and how they could grieve and be happy at the same time.

To share my message, I host the Grief and Happiness podcast, I wrote the book Loving and Living Your Way Though Grief, I facilitate weekly meetings of the Grief and Happiness Alliance, I founded the Grief and Happiness nonprofit foundation, I publish a weekly newsletter and blog, and my new book, The Grief and Happiness Handbook is coming out soon.