#307 TURNing Pain Into Purpose After Tragedy with Manni Uppal

Sogand talk with Manni Uppal about losing her 11-year-old son, then choosing to turn grief into growth by carrying his legacy forward. We unpack what healing actually looks like day to day, from therapy and faith to neuroplasticity, signs, and the words we repeat to ourselves. • Choosing purpose and legacy while still having dark moments • Post-traumatic growth and identity after loss • Showing real emotions online and why healing is not linear • Seeking professional help and being open about therapy • Grief as waves and how patience changes the process • signs, synchronicities, and training the mind to notice meaning • Neuroplasticity, the reticular activating system, and attention • Affirmations, self-talk, music, and the emotional charge of words • Cultural expectations around grief and refusing to lose yourself • Community support, building an online platform, and empowering women Tune in to Wellbeing Wednesdays with Sogand on The Universal Radio Network, 97.9 FM in Edmonton, or globally at www.theuniversalradio.com.IG: @theuniversalradio