Navigating Grief, Building a Business and the Power of Human Connection with Stacy Scarsella

Most of us spend our lives running away from the moments that actually define us until we have no choice but to stand still and look them in the face.Stacy Scarsella joined me to talk about the raw reality of loss and the resilience required to turn a personal tragedy into a purposeful life. We dig into why community is the only thing that keeps us upright when our "rock" is gone and how to parent with intention in a world that wants us to be distracted.Let’s Chat:How a life-altering diagnosis at 25 reframed Stacy's perspective on the futureThe complex reality of "incorrect" griefLeaving the corporate world to reclaim time with family and step confidently into building a businessPractical parenting tools including box breathing, mantra cards and "highs and lows" at dinnerFull episode available on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the channel and stick around for more conversations about leadership, business and human connection.00:00 Silent Suffering00:31 Meet Stacy Scarcella01:39 Life Changing Diagnosis02:05 Losing a Best Friend04:32 The Missed Call05:24 Avoiding the Funeral06:23 Running From Grief08:05 Work as a Distraction09:12 Fragility of Life10:08 Quitting Corporate Life12:08 Her Friend Believed First14:12 Why Community Matters17:13 Grief Anniversaries19:19 Live Fast Die Young19:48 Trauma Bonds Connection20:58 Fear of Parenthood22:21 Husband Support Journey24:26 Pregnancy Risks Miracles27:26 Resilience From Parents29:40 Parenting Daily Rituals32:12 Kindness Empathy Lessons34:42 After School Window36:29 Final Takeaways Thanks