Finding Strength in Loss: Emily Kisvarda’s Journey through Grief, Healing, and Higher Consciousness

In today’s episode, I sit down with Emily Kisvarda, an integrated healer, alchemist, author, teacher and spiritual guide, to discuss her profound journey through grief and loss. Emily shares her deeply personal story of losing her husband and brother-in-law within two weeks, followed by her mother’s passing just three years later. Despite these heartbreaking experiences, Emily found strength and resilience, using her gifts and spiritual awareness to heal herself and guide others.Emily’s journey through trauma became the catalyst for unlocking her intuitive gifts and diving deep into the world of energy healing. We explore how grief shifted her perspective on life and death, opening doors to new realms of consciousness and a connection to the spiritual world. Through her work with crystals, energy healing, and ancestral wisdom, Emily has learned to embrace both the physical and metaphysical aspects of healing.Join us as we explore:- How Emily navigated the devastating loss of her husband and how it shaped her spiritual journey- The role of energy healing and crystals in her personal transformation- Emily's insights into ancestral connections and the lessons we can learn from themRemember; You may not be ready to die, but at least you can be prepared.Take care,CatherineResources mentioned:"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score “The Body is the Barometer of the Soul” https://www.amazon.com.au/Body-Barometer-Soul-Annette-NoontilL/dp/0646197215 Emily’s Details: Website: https://phoenixgateway.com.au/ We'd love to hear from you. Send us a text :-)Death is hard, make death admin easy with the Critical Info Platform. It’s a simple, secure system that helps you prepare and share your legacy, wishes and personal paperwork.It’s packed with prompts, guides and even a To Do List to help you easily gather critical information for a complete end-of-life plan.Leave behind a legacy, not a mess.Sign up now to your free trial at critical info.com.auNo credit card needed. Every Tuesday at 7pm, I host Critical Chat Tuesdays — free, online conversations where you can ask questions or just listen.No pressure. No expectation.Because this isn’t about planning for “someday” — it’s about being ready for whatever life throws your way.Join anytime at criticalinfo.com.au/events MY LOVED ONE HAS DIED, WHAT DO I DO NOW?Our guide, ‘My Loved One Has Died, What Do I Do Now?’ provides practical steps for the hours and days after a loved one's death. Download it here.SUPPORT SERVICESIf you're feeling overwhelmed by grief, find support through our resources and bereavement services here.Support the showSupport the 'Don’t Be Caught Dead' podcast with a one-off or regular donation to help Critical Info, a certified social enterprise, keep creating free, high-impact conversations about death, grief and planning—every contribution fuels our mission to reduce the burden on families and build a more death-literate, compassionate community. Donate here now.Learn more: https://criticalinfo.com.au/Connect with Don't Be Caught Dead podcast host Catherine Ashton & Critical info on socials:https://linktr.ee/catherine_critical_info?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=c1879300-84db-4c70-9270-18d17d3ec22aMusic composer: Ania Reynolds - https://www.aniareynolds.com/