Ep. 224: What It Feels Like To Lose A Parent

from The Best Life Podcast · host Danny-J Johnson & Jill Coleman

As you may know, Danny’s mother passed away a few weeks ago after an ongoing fight with cancer. We wanted to record a real, raw episode on what it feels like to lose a parent, and how you can show up for people in your life who might be experiencing something similar. It may be heavy right now, but we can all share this weight together.Ep. 111: Surviving Grief and Plugging In to A New Life with Christina Rasmussenhttps://apple.co/2Wj9u0IAn update on Danny’s situation [2:31]Knowing you’re in the final moments [12:19]The mother-daughter bond and lost time for connection [17:12]Things left un-said [26:43]Imposing beliefs on what happens after death [33:02]What’s the right thing to say when someone passes? [34:50]What grief does to your brain [38:41]Gratitude and regrets [43:09]Can you really ever be ready? [46:23]Ask your questions while you can [51:48]Having people to fall apart around [54:45]thehappinessdiet.comGet 20% OFF Organifi products at organifi.com using code ‘thebestlife’ Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you never have to miss an episode! Comments and questions can also be sent to [email protected], and you can head to thebestlifepodcast.com to join our Facebook Group.FOLLOW US ON IG: @TheBestLifePodcastFOLLOW JILL: @jillfitFOLLOW DANNY J: @dannyjdotcomYou can also follow us on Facebook@Jill Coleman@Danny-JAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Life has changed a lot for us since the birth of The Best Life Podcast. Let’s be honest, just a few years ago we were all-aboard the Hot Mess Express. Things might be different now—and in some cases, a lot better—but the principles of the Best Life remain the same. It’s all about freedom, perspective, and choice, even in your darkest days. The history of The Best Life [5:39] Even in your shittiest moment, it’s not all bad [7:52] It’s freedom, and it’s choice [11:54] Learning from our new realities [15:05] Making choices that scare you [18:58] What else are you going to do? [22:48] thehappinessdiet.com Get 20% OFF Organifi products at organifi.com using code ‘thebestlife’ Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you never have to miss an episode! Comments and questions can also be sent to [email protected], and you can head to thebestlifepodcast.com to join our Facebook Group. FOLLOW US ON IG: @TheBestLifePodcast FOLLOW JILL: @jillfit FOLLOW DANNY J: @dannyjdotcom You can also follow us on Facebook @Jill Coleman @Danny-J Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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