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Nov 2023
44m 49s

How to Heal After Loss of a Child: Carol...

Sara Davison
About this episode

When unimaginable loss transforms into an unbreakable spirit, you get the story of Carole Mac. This deeply touching podcast dives into the layers of grief, acceptance, and extraordinary resilience as Carole navigates the painful journey of losing a child. Alongside other courageous speakers, Carole explores how the agony of loss becomes a catalyst for a new way of life that includes both heartache and hope.

🌟 Episode Highlights:

Overcoming Grief Through Food & Transformation: Carole opens up about her powerful story of healing through the universal language of food. A heartwarming look at how Carole used food as her emotional sanctuary. (Starts at 0:03)


Living with Terminal Illness: Listen to an awe-inspiring story about Carole's son TJ, who even in the face of a terminal illness, taught everyone how to live a life of courage and present-moment joy. (Starts at 1:47)


Navigating Relationship Strain After Loss: Relationships often bear the brunt of grief. Carole describes how she and her partner faced the difficult decision to separate in the journey to heal independently. (Starts at 6:42)


Coping Mechanisms for Grief & Trauma: From punching bags to cathartic screams, Carole discusses practical ways to process and release bottled-up emotions. (Starts at 9:31)


Reframing Tragedy into Triumph: Learn about Carole's Amazon best-selling book that uses the beautiful metaphor of two horses and their Ladybug son to teach acceptance and the redefinition of family after loss. (Starts at 15:31)


Resilience and Support: Discover an organization that brings comfort kits to families dealing with critical illnesses, fortifying them with the resilience to turn adversity into a superpower. (Starts at 22:07)


Future Dreams and Aspirations: What's next for Carole? An exciting preview into her upcoming show "Food Bliss", designed to help others find happiness through delightful culinary experiences. (Starts at 29:30)


This podcast is an experience of profound vulnerability, tangible coping techniques, and the power of reframing one's perspective. 

Tune in to uncover how Carole, amidst the darkest times of her life, found a renewed sense of purpose and joy.


🎧 Available on all major podcast platforms. Subscribe now to join Carole Mac on her awe-inspiring journey from grief to rediscovering joy. 🎧

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