136: A Conversation With My Mom: A Time-Capsule of Love, Memory, and Legacy

This is the most meaningful episode I will ever release. Recorded years ago - shortly after my mom’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis - this conversation was meant to be a time capsule, a tribute to her life and to our relationship. My mom, Diane Lesage, passed away this past Sunday at the age of 75 - and it finally feels like the right moment to share her voice, her stories, and her heart with the world. My mom only needed 30 seconds with you for you to never forget her. Anyone who met her remembers her radical acceptance and her non-judgmental love. She was a safe space for anyone who ever knew her. Some of the messages I received this week said that my mom had a way of healing you without even trying. My hope is that these 30 minutes in your ear do the same - that she reminds you of how unbroken you truly are, that you feel accepted, and that you see life and love a little differently. In this episode, we sit together and talk about her childhood, the challenges she faced, the people who shaped her, and her unique view on the meaning of life. It’s raw, imperfect, honest, emotional, and deeply human - exactly as she was. If this episode touches you, please share it with someone who may need comfort, connection, or permission to preserve their own family stories. Thank you for holding space for my mom. Trigger Warnings• Childhood trauma• Institutionalization of a disabled child• Disordered eating / body image struggles ———————————————————————— Love Note From Becky Aste: Here’s the replay link for UNSPOKEN!  https://tinyurl.com/BeckyAsteUNSPOKEN Here is the link for ‘Trust, Trauma + Trying Again’ for only $11 💫 ⁠⁠ https://tinyurl.com/trusttraumatryingagain⁠ The Wisdom of Dissociation in Unthinkable Trauma -  ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-breakthrough-blueprint-with-becky-aste-for-the/id1676348200?i=1000701219455⁠ I’d love to hear from you! Dm me "PODCAST" on Instagram and I’ll send you a free training that pairs perfectly with this episode 💬 ➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/becky_aste⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to learn more about working with Becky? Book a call with her right here: [⁠https://calendly.com/idobreakthrough/free-connection-call⁠] Would rather stalk before we talk? No judgement here ;) Here’s my website!➡️ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.idobreakthrough.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ XO Huge Hugs - Becky ————————————————————————