Episode 27: Growing Around Grief: Finding Joy After Loss | A Conversation with Margo Frodonsky

Hey mama, Have you ever wondered if you'll ever feel like yourself again after a loss? Maybe you're grieving someone you love. Maybe you're grieving a relationship, a dream that didn't come true, a season of life that's ended, or simply the life you thought you'd have. Have you found yourself wondering why it still hurts? Or questioning whether you're grieving the "right" way? Have you felt pressure to move on when your heart simply isn't ready? If so, I hope this conversation feels like a deep breath. Today I'm joined by my friend Margo Frodonsky, a Certified Master Life Coach, Certified Grief Educator, and bereaved mother who shares one of the most hope-filled perspectives on grief I've ever heard. Together, we talk about why grief isn't something we move on from—it's something we learn to carry. We explore how healing isn't about forgetting or leaving someone behind, but about growing a life that's big enough to hold both grief and joy. My hope is that you'll walk away knowing there isn't a timeline you have to follow, there isn't a "right" way to grieve, and there is nothing wrong with your heart if it still aches. Joy doesn't erase grief, and grief doesn't eliminate the possibility of joy. They can exist together. This episode is part of the I've Got You Mama podcast—a show for moms and women who want to care for their whole self, live with intention, and find joy without pressure or burnout. In This Episode We Talk About: Why grief isn't linear—and why that's completely normal The difference between surviving grief and growing through it How joy and grief can coexist Why there is no timeline for healing The powerful "growing around grief" analogy Creating moments of peace through intentional self-care Finding meaning after profound loss Building resilience while honoring the people and dreams you love Resources Mentioned Connect with Margo Frodonsky Website: margofordonski.com Free Guide: margofordonski.com/freeguide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margofordonski_lifecoach/ Facebook: facebook.com/margofordonskilifecoach LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/margo-fordonski-033b27a6 Connect + What's Next If this episode resonated, I'd love for you to: Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss future episodes. Share this conversation with a friend who might need this message right now. Leave a rating or review—it helps more women discover these conversations. Next week on the podcast: We're continuing our resilience series by exploring emotions and how learning to feel them—rather than fear them—can become one of our greatest sources of resilience. Whenever you're ready, press play. I'm really glad you're here. And I've got you, mama.