Grief is a 5 letter word that that carries so much weight, pain, and heartache. My sister-friend and our guest, Dr. Heather Jackson, shares with us how losing her nephew (that was like her son) rocked her world. We took time to dive in to the things people say that do and don't help, ways to work through grief, and the understanding that it's not a one-size-fits-all solution. Grief comes in many different ways and looks different for everyone. We hope this episode helps you navigate through your grief or help someone who may be grieving.

Be sure to connect with Dr. Heather Jackson through her website www.drheatherjackson.com. Connect with me at www.karilifestyleco.com, on IG @karivazquezco, and on YouTube www.youtube.com/@karilifestyleco.

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It's an honor to have Michael back as my guest. Michael shared his story on how he lost his wife on Episode 23 & Episode 43 he spoke about forgiving the person who took her life. This Episode he shares his powerful journey of healing while still grieving his loss. Michael shares all the many blessings, the challenges, the successes, & losses he's had. Michael struggled with thoughts to end his life, his kids have had their challenges, yet he's been able to overcome these dark times. He's remained focus on his call from God to share his testimony, help people who are struggling, & want to give up. His energy & motivation to keep going & never give up is contagious. This Episode will encourage you to rise above the pain, to heal, & grow through your grieving process. Thank you for listening & be blessed!

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Creating a healthy life and home takes time, energy, patience, and most importantly love! This episode is full of ways to begin to live a healthier lifestyle. Take notes and start healing today! Here are the steps that helped me overcome and comeback from so many difficult times and illnesses:

1. It starts with God & you!
◦ Relationship with God! Prayer, meditation, quiet time.
◦ Relationship with You! Caring for you, self love and care. Lay out your desires/goals.
2. Continues with You! Eating healthy. Exercise. Growing/Learning. Hobby. Fun!
3. Calling & Finances: Are you happy in you career/money or with your business? If not what needs to happen to get there?
4. Your Home needs to align with your goals and desires or you will not have peace.
◦ First step to healing your home is Love! Give it generously.
◦ Express desires for your home.
◦ Decide what is a non-negotiable and express that.
◦ Anyone/anything that is not on board with working toward peace, love, care, & values…help with an exit plan & timeline. That goes for people and stuff.
5. Anything that has life and brings life requires love, care, and nurturing. So this daily for your relationship with God, yourself, and your home. Even when it doesn't seem like it's helping…it is! Keep going!

I hope and pray this episode blesses you!

If you are feeling stuck, trying to live a healthier life, trying to improve your life and your home but struggling, join my weekly HealThy Life Group Coaching Program. For more information or to join my weekly group coaching program, email me at karivazquezco@gmail.com. Have an amazing week and be sure to come back next week for another awesome episode!

She shares how she's improved her communication with her mom and how she set healthy boundaries with her dad. Parents have such a powerful role in the lives of our children. Parents can build wedges between parents/children which result in hurting adults or they can create a home where children feel loved, safe, and grow up to be healthy adults.

Fedna is a Physical Assistant and a Health & Fitness Coach. She's excited about helping people live healthy lives. Be sure to connect with her on IG @travelingpa_c or email fed.atc.pa@gmail.com

If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to share, rate, and review this episode! I'd love to connect with you, follow me on IG @karivazquezco and you can email me at rebuildupodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening! And remember to Love Hard!

The first week in May we celebrate Mother's Day, so Happy Mother's Day! My mom is so special and she always loved hard and cared for us the best way she could. I am so blessed to have her, even if we didn't always get along. What are your traditions for Mother's Day? I'd love to know!

I took some time away from my podcast and I missed you all! I've come to realize how rough winter blues can be, so in this episode I share some tips on how to comeback from winter blues. I speak on the importance of sleep, nutrition, exercise, self-care, and time with God. Most importantly Love Hard! When we love our hardest each day, we leave little to no room for regret.

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It took me a long time to realize that no one could MAKE me happy and it was up to me to make myself happy.

When we get to a place that we take control of our lives and our calling, things begin to change. When we try to find our happiness in people and things around us, we will live a life full of disappointments. We also create a lot of disappointment for people around us when they are constantly feeling like they are letting us down.

Unfortunately, you create relationships based on fear and tension when you are dependent on someone making you happy. When you take control of your happiness and you create a life that you love, then people and things around you simply enhance your life and give you happy moments.

When you create your own happy life, you can then spread joy to the people and world around you. You become the victim of your own unhappiness when you don't take responsibility for creating your own joy and happiness. God and you are the only ones that can create true joy and happiness in your life.

Be intentional about creating and living a life you love so you can be happy no matter what is going on around you. Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

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Thank you for listening!

Michael had his court date with the man who caused his wife's tragic motorcycle accident that took her life. His heart is to share the power of forgiveness with the world. This bonus episode this week is our raw phone conversation after he came out of the courtroom where he let this young man know, he forgave him. Not only was he able to tell him, he forgave him, but his daughter forgave him also.

Forgiveness releases you from bondage, hurt, and pain. You get your power back the moment you choose forgiveness.

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Michael lost his wife in a tragic motorcycle accident almost 2 years ago. In Episode 23 he was my guest and shared his story and now he's back to share with us how he has continued to transform his life! He is becoming this power house as a dad, business owner, friend, and soon to be, motivational speaker! We spoke about the importance of discipline, determination to live life to the fullest no matter what life throws at you, how forgiveness is key, and so much more.

Connect with Michael on IG: @mikearcangel1982 or email mikearec1982@gmail.com. His Life Coaching will surely transform your life!

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