EP 22 - What a Best Friend’s Death Can Teach Us About Life: Living fully with Alana Puryear

Some of the greatest gifts we get in this life are the friends we meet along our journey. They cheer us on, help us through rough times, and celebrate our joys and accomplishments. They're the people we can laugh with, be ourselves with, and even break down in front of, without fear of any judgement. And best friends? Well, they just become a part of our family – and we have every expectation that we'll be supporting and counting on each other well into our golden years. But what happens when that friend dies before reaching all of the milestones that you imagined sharing together? In this episode, I chat with Alana Puryear, who recently faced the unimaginable—the death of her best friend, Gina, who she met as a child. It was a loss that could have easily broken her. Instead, it inspired a complete transformation of her life. We talk about painful endings and hopeful new beginnings; the amazing ways friends can influence our lives, even when they’re gone; how Gina's death became the catalyst for Alana to truly start living; and all of the reasons the rest of us should be living life fully — right now. More about Alana: Listen to her podcast, Women Behaving Boldly On Spotify or on Apple Podcasts More About Lisa Marie: To learn more about Lisa Marie, get more content, or schedule a one-on-one coaching session, visit her website at: www.lisamarieconnections.com or her contact page, at: www.lisamarieconnections.com/connect Follow her on Instagram: @lisamarieconnections AFTER THE EPISODE: Love the podcast? Please rate the show and leave a review! Know someone who would benefit from hearing this episode? Please consider sharing it with them! PLEASE NOTE: The "From Lemons to Limoncello" podcast and content posted by Lisa Marie DeSanto is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this website, the podcast, linked to content, or from coaching sessions is at the user’s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.