How a Service Dog Helped Save My Life: Grief, PTSD, Resilience & Hope After Trauma | Lee Atherton

Sometimes the deepest wounds are the ones no one else can see. In this heartfelt conversation, grief and resilience coach Lee Atherton shares how years of unresolved trauma, family loss, and PTSD led her to one of the darkest periods of her life—and how a remarkable service dog named Shadow became part of her journey back to hope. Together, we also explore the everyday losses many women carry quietly and what genuine healing can look like. In this episode: Why grief isn't limited to losing a loved one The hidden impact of cumulative losses throughout life Why so many women struggle to ask for help after years of caring for others How service dogs support people living with PTSD Practical ways to build resilience before life becomes overwhelming Finding hope, connection and purpose after trauma Healing doesn't erase what we've lived through—but it can help us carry those experiences with greater compassion, strength, and hope. Find Lee at CoachRev Phoenix Rising Learn more about Lee and find all her links at The Boomer Woman's Podcast