Choosing Joy: Reimagining Grief, Finding Purpose, and Penny's Flight

In this deeply moving and inspirational episode of Health Harmony and Heather, host Heather sits down with long-time friend Kate Doerge—certified grief coach, motivational speaker, author, and CEO/co-founder of the Penny’s Flight Foundation. Following the loss of her 16-year-old daughter, Penny, to complications from Neurofibromatosis (NF1) in 2022, Kate has dedicated her life to transforming pain into purpose and changing the cultural conversation around loss. Together, Heather and Kate explore: Penny's Legacy & NF Awareness: The journey of raising a child with Neurofibromatosis Type 1, bedazzling braces, choosing positivity, and launching the Penny's Flight Foundation to advance research and fund a cure. Reimagining Grief: How to break free from traditional, dark mourning traditions to embrace personalized celebrations of life, strength, and permission to feel joy after loss. Faith Over Fear: Practical steps to cultivate connection, honor loved ones by living fully, and lean into intuition and life's true purpose. Whether you are navigating personal loss, seeking inspiration through adversity, or looking to support the mission to end NF, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that it's not about your lifespan—it's about your wingspan. Book: Reimagining Grief: Finding a New Path to Healing, Strength, and Joy After Loss by Kate Doerge (available in print and audiobook) Organization: Penny’s Flight Foundation Connect with Kate: KateDoerge.com | Instagram: @PennysFlight & @KateDoerge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices