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In this episode, enjoy this deeply moving (and sometimes humorous) conversation with my guest, Dr. Greg Linkowski, diagnostic radiologist (retired), spiritual mentor, author and bereaved dad since 2002. From a childhood fuelled by chaos, his dad's addiction, emotional upheaval and witnessing his father’s darkest struggles, to the devastating loss of his young son years later, Greg shares his story of resilience and courage with unabashed honesty and vulnerability to offer hope and guidance to anyone walking a similar path.

In his new book, “Dare to Thrive”, Greg states that while pain is inevitable, it does not have to define who we are. Through faith, courage and hope, we can heal our deepest wounds and transform our lives.

Key Insights From Our Conversation:

• A Life Shaped by Early Trauma
• The Generational Impact of Trauma
• Faith as a Foundation for Healing
• Parenting a Seriously Ill Child
• The Power of Community and Support
• Finding Meaning After Loss

This is a heartfelt conversation to help anyone navigating trauma, loss and other struggles.

#DareToThrive #GregLinkowski #ChildLossSupport #BereavedParents #GriefJourney #HealingAfterLoss #TraumaHealing #GenerationalTrauma

Connect with Greg:
Instagram: @thegreglinkowski_m.d
Facebook: Greg Linkowski M.D.
Email: linkowskigreg@gmail.com
Book: Dare to Thrive

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www.vonnesolis.com

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In Part 2 of this two-part series, I sit down with Vickie Menendez, transformational guide and author of Crystal’s Butterfly Effect. As a bereaved mom of four children, Vickie shares her extraordinary journey of finding meaning and purpose after unimaginable loss. An inspiring story to uplift everyone's soul! 🕊️

In this episode, we discuss drug addiction, suicide loss, self-care, self-love in healing, Afterlife and signs from our loved ones, the art of Kintsugi as a powerful metaphor for loving our broken heart, regulation of the nervous system, spiritual awareness, soul contracts and grief support. 💖

✨ Conversation Highlights:
Wesley’s Contract, Drug Addiction and Losing Jesse in 2023: An open discussion on the cultural and emotional stigma surrounding suicide and addiction.
Suicide Loss, Stigma and Signs from Afterlife: Vonne speaks of losing her daughter to suicide in 2005 and how profound grief deepened her experiences of Afterlife communication with her daughter.
Multiple Timelines and Soul Contracts: Together, Vonne and Vickie explore how our souls may live out multiple timelines and lessons simultaneously, expanding how we understand healing and connection across lifetimes.
The Power of Self-Care & Self-Love: They discuss how reconnecting with love and joy strengthens the bond with loved ones in spirit and transforms pain into peace.
Kintsugi & Healing: Vickie explains the Japanese art of Kintsugi as a powerful metaphor for honouring one’s life history and loving our broken pieces.
Regulating the Nervous System: Vickie demonstrates how breath work can help calm the nervous system.
Vickie’s Contract With Her Children: Vickie reflects on her spiritual insights and how each of her children’s transitions revealed her larger soul contract.
Resources & Support: Vickie shares information about her healing retreats, The Chrysalis Journey, and her coaching services to help others.

Healing is a lifelong journey anchored to love, acceptance, and self-respect. By embracing our vulnerability, and through courage, awareness and acceptance for all we have experienced, we can trust that even in heartbreak, there is sacred beauty to be found and a meaningful life, waiting for us to embrace.

#GriefHealing #BreathworkForHealing #AfterlifeConnection #ConsciousLiving #GriefTalkPodcast #KintsugiHealing #DrugAddictionLoss #BereavedParents

Vickie's book and resources:
https://vickiemenendez.com/

Vonne's books and resources:
https://vonnesolis.com/

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In Part 1 of this two-part series on the Grief Talk Podcast, I was honoured to sit down with Vickie Menendez, transformational guide and author of Crystal’s Butterfly Effect. In this deeply moving conversation, Vickie shares her extraordinary journey of finding meaning and purpose in her life after losing four of her five children – each a separate, unimaginable loss that most of us could never fully comprehend.

With compassion and courage, Vickie reminds us that healing isn’t a destination, but a sacred unfolding to teach us how to find light in the darkest places. Through her work guiding others, she offers comfort and encouragement to anyone walking this path of grief. And by her sheer presence demonstrating profound humility, Vickie demonstrates that love can transcend all tragic loss when we surrender to its power.🕊️

✨ Highlights of Our Conversation:

• The Journey of Loss: From her first stillborn daughter in 1980 to the more recent losses of her son Wesley in 2017 and her daughter Crystal in 2023, the resilience of a mother’s love and the evolution of Vickie’s spiritual awakening.
• Healing as a Lifelong Process: Vickie shares the ebbs and flows of grief and why taking steps back is still part of moving forward.
• Radical Forgiveness and Gratitude: Vickie explains how practicing gratitude and forgiveness played a critical role in her healing journey.
• Soul Contracts and Finding Meaning and Purpose: Vickie and Vonne explore the belief that our souls choose their journeys, and we can find lessons in loss.
• Crystal’s Butterfly Effect: Vickie recounts her 48-day vigil by her daughter’s bedside and her deepening spiritual revelations while saying good-bye.

💖 This episode is a heartfelt testament to the enduring love and deep connection even in afterlife between a mother and her children and that even in grief, healing and hope are possible.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and join Vonne and Vickie for this transformative conversation about unimaginable loss, but also the enduring love from the unbreakable bond with our children lost through our soul connection.

#GriefTalkPodcast #HealingThroughLoss #SpiritualAwakening

Connect with Vickie:
https://vickiemenendez.com/

Connect with Vonne:
https://vonnesolis.com/

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