What Grief Teaches Us About Life, Purpose, and Starting Over Again | Bill Cushing

Grief has a way of changing everything—and the hardest part is learning how to move forward when life no longer looks the same. In this episode, Chris sits down with Bill Cushing, who shares his personal journey of losing his wife to breast cancer and the profound impact that loss had on his life, identity, and sense of direction. Through honest reflection and lived experience, Bill opens up about what it’s like to walk through deep grief, face the reality of life after loss, and begin the process of rebuilding when everything feels uncertain. In this conversation, you’ll learn: What it’s like to lose a spouse to breast cancer How to navigate the emotional weight of grief and loss The challenges of rebuilding your life after losing a partner Finding strength, resilience, and meaning after tragedy How your perspective on life shifts after experiencing deep loss This episode is a powerful reminder that while grief never fully goes away, it can reshape you—and over time, help you rediscover purpose, connection, and a path forward. If you’ve lost someone close to you or are struggling to find your footing after loss, this conversation offers real, grounded insight into what healing can look like. You don’t have to have it all figured out—you just have to take the next step.