Grace in the Wake of Change: Laing Rikkers on Healing Through Reflection

Join Leslie Gaudet and Laing Rikkers, award-winning author, entrepreneur, and executive coach, for a deeply human conversation about loss, resilience, and the quiet courage it takes to keep living with an open heart.  In this episode, Laing shares how the sudden loss of her sister became the catalyst for Morning Leaves: Reflections on Loss, Grief, and Connection, and how writing began as a private ritual that helped her make sense of pain, beauty, and meaning. Together, they explore the role of creative practices in healing, what it means to carry emotional strength with grace, and how faith, trust, and timing shape the chapters we never planned for.  You’ll hear reflections on rewriting your life after a major transition, honoring what matters most, and staying present to moments of beauty even in uncertain seasons. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and remember that healing doesn’t require fixing—it often begins with allowing.  If you’ve ever found yourself navigating change, holding space for others, or searching for meaning after loss, this episode offers gentle wisdom and reassurance that grace can meet you right where you are.  ******************************************************************** Transform Your Life in Just 21 Days Unlock the path to a balanced and fulfilling life with our 21 Days of Self-Care Journal Prompts. This guided series of prompts will help you prioritize your well-being, enhance your self-awareness, and create sustainable self-care practices. Access this free experience here: https://bit.ly/4d7h3sS Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/herextraordinarylifebydesign ******************************************************************** If you are a woman in law and you would like to learn more about The YES Reset Community, my private, invitation-only community for women in the legal profession, I would love to hear from you. I am intentionally building this community slowly and thoughtfully, and your voice matters in that process. If you have questions, want to share what support would feel most helpful right now, or simply explore whether this community is a fit, email me directly at [email protected] OR If you already feel drawn to this space, you can apply here: https://forms.gle/qAjxLDnUCyrEBboD9   ******************************************************************** Here’s how you can connect with Laing Rikkers. Website: www.laingrikkers.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laing-rikkers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morning_leaves_and_poetry/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices