E29. Holding Grief and Growth with Karen Jarvis

In this gentle yet powerful episode, I speak with Karen Jarvis, a certified coach and grief educator, about the personal and professional journey that led her to found Reset and Rise Coaching.Karen’s story marked by early anticipatory grief, the sudden loss of her husband and her choice to leave headship shines a light on what it means to keep living, even when life changes in ways we never asked for.A content note for listeners:This episode includes open and honest discussion of bereavement, including the death of a partner and parents. If you're grieving or feeling vulnerable, please take care of yourself as you listen, or return to the episode when the time feels right.Together, we explore:How grief is more than death - it's any change we didn’t wantThe myths and misunderstandings that surround griefThe idea of "finding meaning" in life after lossWhat it means to witness someone’s grief rather than fix itHow we can better support others through practical compassionWhy storytelling helps us process griefThe small, steady steps that can help us live alongside griefKaren brings honesty, warmth and wisdom to this often-avoided topic. Whether you’re navigating grief yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers language, space and hope.Glimmers of Hope is Karen’s new 4-week email series created to gently support you in your grief, wherever you find yourself on the journey.Across four weeks, you’ll receive emails that invite you to create space for your grief, give voice to what you’re carrying, find anchors to steady you and begin to step forward with grief alongside you.This short series is designed with care, offering practical tools you can use right away, while also leaving space for them to grow and change with you over time. You can move through at your own pace, with a sense of companionship through Karen’s voice notes, reflections and gentle guidance.Learn more here. Karen shares more in her regular Substack publication, Letters For The Heart or connect with her on instagram.