EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 52 MIN
12. Grief, Generational Wealth Transfer, and Finding Wisdom in the Midlife Transition with Lisa Kang'ethe
from Can't Call Your Mom with Nicole Weston · host Nicole Weston | Motherless mothers navigating life after motherloss
Host Nicole Weston welcomes Lisa for a profoundly honest conversation about navigating the overwhelming duality of grief and love after losing her mother, Sharyn. The episode explores the often-unspoken challenges of grieving while simultaneously mothering, running a business, and navigating major life transitions.In this episode, we dive into:The surprise complexity of being a co-executor of a parent's estate and dealing with unexpected family conflict and financial turmoil during the first couple of years after a loss.How major life changes, like entering perimenopause and turning 50, compound the experience of grief and force a complete re-evaluation of identity.The concept of "grief illiteracy" in our society and the importance of seeking professional help, including therapy and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), when old coping mechanisms stop working.Lessons learned from grief experts like David Kessler and the journey to finding the "sixth phase" of grief: meaning.Crucial advice for anyone dealing with loss and the coming wave of generational wealth transfer: The importance of learning to go slow and giving yourself grace during a time of extreme indecisiveness and limited capacity.The power of small rituals, from lighting a candle to wearing a loved one's perfume, in honoring the memory of those who have passed.This episode offers raw honesty and practical wisdom for anyone holding immense burdens while striving to move forward and be a captain through life's storms.Connect with Lisa:http://linkedin.com/in/lisakangethehttps://wallofwealth.ca/ca/Lisa_KangetheConnect with Nicole:Register for Nicole’s free Community Call may 21 12pm ET https://www.nicoleweston.ca/communitycallBook a free 20 minute introductory call with Nicole https://nicoleweston.as.me/introductorycallWebsite: www.nicoleweston.caInstagram: @thenicolewestonProduced by Nicole Weston & Co-Produced by Hunter BlackettPhotography by Heather Whitcombe https://www.whitcombecreative.com/If This Episode Resonated: Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this with a woman in your life who is carrying this. You know someone who lost her mom during Covid and has never had a space to talk about it. Send it to her. Every share reaches another motherless mother who is searching for this community.
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Host Nicole Weston welcomes Lisa for a profoundly honest conversation about navigating the overwhelming duality of grief and love after losing her mother, Sharyn. The episode explores the often-unspoken challenges of grieving while simultaneously mothering, running a business, and navigating major life transitions.In this episode, we dive into:The surprise complexity of being a co-executor of a parent's estate and dealing with unexpected family conflict and financial turmoil during the first couple of years after a loss.How major life changes, like entering perimenopause and turning 50, compound the experience of grief and force a complete re-evaluation of identity.The concept of "grief illiteracy" in our society and the importance of seeking professional help, including therapy and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), when old coping mechanisms stop working.Lessons learned from grief experts like David Kessler and the journey to finding the "sixth phase" of grief: meaning.Crucial advice for anyone dealing with loss and the coming wave of generational wealth transfer: The importance of learning to go slow and giving yourself grace during a time of extreme indecisiveness and limited capacity.The power of small rituals, from lighting a candle to wearing a loved one's perfume, in honoring the memory of those who have passed.This episode offers raw honesty and practical wisdom for anyone holding immense burdens while striving to move forward and be a captain through life's storms.Connect with Lisa:http://linkedin.com/in/lisakangethehttps://wallofwealth.ca/ca/Lisa_KangetheConnect with Nicole:Register for Nicole’s free Community Call may 21 12pm ET https://www.nicoleweston.ca/communitycallBook a free 20 minute introductory call with Nicole https://nicoleweston.as.me/introductorycallWebsite: www.nicoleweston.caInstagram: @thenicolewestonProduced by Nicole Weston & Co-Produced by Hunter BlackettPhotography by Heather Whitcombe https://www.whitcombecreative.com/If This Episode Resonated: Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this with a woman in your life who is carrying this. You know someone who lost her mom during Covid and has never had a space to talk about it. Send it to her. Every share reaches another motherless mother who is searching for this community.
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