E45. Healing After Sudden Loss: Marie Alessi on Love, Trust, and the Journey of Grief

Grief is one of the most universal experiences we face, yet so many of us feel unprepared when it comes crashing into our lives. In this profoundly moving conversation, I sit down with Marie Alessi, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and grief advocate, to explore what it means to find healing, love, and resilience after sudden loss.Marie shares her story of losing her husband Rob to a sudden brain aneurysm, a moment that changed the course of her life forever. From navigating the heartbreak of telling her children to creating a global movement that touched thousands, Marie’s journey shows us that grief, while painful, can also hold unexpected light and growth. Her perspective offers a compassionate and empowering roadmap for those learning how to cope with grief, rebuild after loss, and discover meaning in the midst of pain. We discuss moving beyond survival, embracing love after loss, and finding the courage to trust your heart, even in the darkest moments.Together, we explore:The importance of reframing the language of grief and lossWhy family support and presence are crucial in healingHow anger can be a doorway into deeper healingThe power of physical presence in our grief journeysWhy trust, vulnerability, and intuition guide us toward resilienceThis episode is both tender and empowering, a reminder that healing after loss is possible, even in the face of sudden grief, and that the journey through pain can also become a journey back to love.Meet the Guest: Marie AlessiMarie Alessi is a mother of two boys, a bestselling author, TEDx & keynote speaker, and the founder of a global grief movement that has reached thousands worldwide. After the sudden passing of her husband, Rob, from a brain aneurysm, Marie made a conscious choice to honor him by choosing joy, love, and resilience.Her bestselling book, Loving Life After Loss, and her inspiring keynotes shine a light on a new way of approaching grief, one rooted in love rather than fear. Marie’s mission is to shift the narrative of grief, helping others embrace healing, connection, and the hidden gifts that emerge through the journey.Connect with Marie:Website: www.MarieAlessi.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarieAlessiPublicFigureInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/marie.alessi.speaker YouTube: youtube.com/@MarieAlessiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-alessi/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marie.alessi.speaker Resources & Links Mentioned\Marie’s Book: Loving Life After LossMarie’s Podcast: Unsilence GriefMeet the Host:Kayla Sweet is the host of Internally Guided Life and an expert in burnout prevention, transformational leadership, self-care, and personal growth. As a life coach, she specializes in helping people reclaim their worthiness and purpose, guiding them to create fulfilling lives with balance and ease. With a background in psychology, mindfulness, and transformational leadership, Kayla empowers her community to align with their authentic selves, develop their strengths, and embrace intentional growth.Kayla's debut poetry collection, Alchemy of Life, is available now at internallyguidedleadership.com, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart. This is a reflective collection of poems on transformation, healing, and becoming.Connect with Kayla:LinktreeFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInSubscribe to Kayla’s email list, read the blog, and explore free resources:Visit Internally Guided LeadershipEpisode Credits:Intro & Outro Music: By artist Goat On The River, produced by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/ Podcast recorded by Christian Michael Smith at https://www.microdotstudioproductions.com/