Healing Through Grief: Michele Neff Hernandez on Rediscovering Yourself
Living through a traumatic experience often alters our perspective in a way that makes us better partners, employees, leaders, family members, and ultimately, better people.
Grief can feel like an endless tunnel, but what if it also held the key to a new beginning? In this heartfelt episode of 'A Quest for Well-Being', Valeria Teles sits down with Michele Neff Hernandez, the founding President and CEO of Soaring Spirits International. Michele, who has dedicated her life to supporting widowed individuals, shares her journey through grief and the profound lessons she has learned along the way.
Her book, 'Different After You: Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief and Trauma', serves as a cornerstone for this conversation, offering practical advice and emotional support for anyone navigating the choppy waters of loss. Valeria and Michele discuss how trauma can change us, sometimes for the better, and the importance of self-compassion in the healing process. They touch on everything from the struggle to love oneself after trauma to the necessity of community support in overcoming grief.
Michele's insights are both deeply personal and universally relatable, making this episode a must-listen for anyone dealing with loss. Whether you're struggling to move forward or simply seeking comfort, you'll find solace and wisdom in their discussion.