Holding Space for What Hurts with Michelle Macolino

In this episode of No Permission Necessary, hosts Molly Bierman and Jill Griffin are joined by Michelle Macolino for a raw and real conversation about life’s uncertainty and the moments that change us forever.

Michelle shares her personal experiences with grief and transition, offering insight into how pain can reshape and redefine our identities, relationships, and sense of direction. Together, they explore what it looks like to keep moving forward while honoring what’s been lost and how allowing space for emotion, without rushing the process, can open the door to deeper understanding and healing.

They also discuss the quiet strength it takes to show up for ourselves and others during difficult seasons, the importance of support systems, and the reality that growth often comes in ways we don’t expect or plan for.

This episode is a reminder that healing is not always linear and that giving yourself grace during life’s hardest chapters isn’t weakness, it’s essential.

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