Ep. 148 Life and The Unexpected Ways We Heal with Dr. Lisa Thompson

What would you do if your life changed in a single moment? In this deeply emotional and eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Lisa Thompson, a best-selling author, healer, and speaker, who shares her raw and powerful story of loss after discovering her husband had taken his own life, completely out of the blue.  We talk about the layers of grief that come with sudden loss, the unanswered questions, and what it really looks like to rebuild when everything you thought your life would be is gone. This conversation goes beyond traditional grief. Dr. Lisa shares how she processed trauma, set boundaries with others during her healing, and began to find meaning again. We also touch on her spiritual experiences, including signs, intuition, and beliefs that may feel outside the norm—but at the heart of it all is a very human journey of love, loss, and learning how to keep going. This episode may feel different than others, but if you’ve ever faced grief, identity shifts, or starting over… there is something here for you. Grief doesn’t come with a roadmap. There’s no perfect way to navigate it… only your way. If this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who may need it. And as always, thank you for being here and finding the beauty… even in the mess. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide and may be difficult for some listeners.  2:37 – Introduction to Dr. Lisa & her story  3:10 – Discovering her husband’s sudden passing  5:00 – The unique challenges of grieving suicide  7:30 – Searching for answers and processing shock  10:37 – Signs, symbols, and feeling connection after loss  14:30 – Navigating grief while still showing up for life  18:37 – Setting boundaries with others during grief  23:30 – Trauma of discovery and emotional healing  28:30 – Letting go of guilt and unanswered questions  33:30 – Rebuilding life and allowing yourself to move forward  37:30 – Identity shifts after loss  41:30 – Finding meaning and purpose through pain  45:00 – Raising your energy and creating a new path  49:30 – Her healing method and helping others through grief  53:00 – Final thoughts: You can get through anything  ✨Connect with Dr. Lisa Thompson:Website: https://drlisajthompson.comInstagram / Facebook: Dr. Lisa Thompson·        Free Grief Resource: https://thelovethatremains.com ✨ Connect with Michele Simms:Website: thebeautyinthemess.comInstagram: @the.beauty.in.the.messLinkedIn: Michele SimmsFacebook Group: The Beauty in the Mess Podcast💬 Rate & Review·        Loved this episode? Please consider leaving a 5-star review and sharing it with a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.