Finding Light in Darkness with Kelci Jager (Part 1)

Send us Fan Mail🎧 Episode 154: Finding Light in Darkness: A Journey Through Grief and Hope with Kelci JagerIn this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Kelci Jager, author of "A Million Miracles: And The One That Never Came," certified life coach, grief coach, and registered nurse.  After losing her beloved husband Collin to leukemia at age 40 following an 18-month battle, Kelci shares her powerful journey of transformation and healing while raising their four sons. We explore:Life before tragedy - the beautiful foundationNavigating multiple family crises during the pandemicThe journey from critical care nurse to grief expertUnderstanding grief in a grief-illiterate societyThe power of hope in the darkest momentsBreaking through societal misconceptions about griefFinding light when everything seems darkThe story behind her powerful memoir🔑 Key takeaways:Grief doesn't move in linear stages - it becomes part of who you areThere's no right or wrong way to grieve - each journey is uniqueHope serves as a crucial lifeline during times of crisisLooking for light in darkness is a survival skillSociety's attempt to "fix" grief often creates disconnectionProfessional experience with grief differs vastly from personal experience💡 Quotes to remember: "No matter how dark your world looks, there is always light to be found. Always." - Kelci Jager"Grief becomes part of you when you experience a loss, when you experience trauma. It doesn't define you, but it becomes part of you." - Kelci Jager"You wouldn't have been able to do the things that were required of you that nobody should ever be required to do without hope." - Kelci Jager🌟 Featured Insights:The transformation of hope from a nice-to-have to a lifelineHow masking grief impacts the healing journeyThe importance of sitting with grief rather than trying to fix itThe power of choosing how to respond to tragedyThe unexpected way her book came to be written📚 Resources:Learn more about Kelci's work: https://risewithgrief.com/Purchase "A Million Miracles: And The One That Never Came": https://www.amazon.com/dp/1068683848?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_ASNZCGKXT9HMDAHJ6P1FA rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!On a health journey too? Join me as I navigate Hashimoto's and Perimenopause like a BEAST 🔥Rho Discount Code: https://rhonutrition.com/SONNIE15Meraki Discount Code: http://www.merakimedicinal.com/EVOKEGREATNESSCheck out my website: www.evokegreatness.comFollow me on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/https://www.tiktok.com/@evoke.greatnesshttp://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness