34. When Grief Changes Everything: Angie Hanson’s Story of Loss, Love, and Hope

In this deeply moving episode, Lisa sits down with Angie Hanson to talk about grief in its rawest, most life-altering forms. Angie shares the devastating loss of her one-year-old son, followed by the terminal cancer and death of her husband, and then the loss of her brother—all within just a few years.Rather than shutting down, Angie chose to survive, rebuild, and eventually create meaning through grief. From journaling and sleep to parenting through unimaginable loss, this conversation explores what it truly looks like to live after tragedy—and how grief doesn’t end, but transforms.This episode is for anyone who has experienced loss of any kind or who wants to understand better how to show up for others when words feel inadequate.In this episode, you’ll learn:Grief is not linear and never truly ends—it becomes part of who you areChildren process loss differently and often carry unexpected resilienceSurvival after loss is a daily choice, sometimes made minute by minuteBeing seen and acknowledged in grief matters more than “the right words.”Loss can become purpose when pain is transformed into service and hopeKey Moments00:52 – Lisa explains why she was taught to stay quiet and how finding her voice shaped this podcast03:17 – How life experiences, trauma, and labels quietly determine how we show up06:53 – Feeling “wired and tired” and the warning signs of living on empty11:24 – What happens when you remove your backup plans and fully commit to change20:52 – Why you deserve the life you want now, not somedayFREE GUT ANALYSIS CALL🎁 Schedule your free gut analysis call with me!CONNECT WITH LISA📱 Instagram: @lisagarrettnutrition🌐 Website: https://www.lisagarrettnutrition.com/SUPPORT LET’S TALK SH*T✨ Love what you’re hearing? Please subscribe, rate, and review Let’s Talk Sh*t! Your support helps spread the light to more listeners. 👉 Share this episode with a friend or tag it in your IG stories. Don’t forget to follow along on Instagram @lisagarrettnutrition for more inspiration.