Have you dealt with a difficult past? Do you struggle with forgiveness? Today's show is all about getting past these challenges.

Today's guest is Kelly Childress. Kelly is a healthcare mediator and an ordained minister. She helps people process grief and other strong emotions as they go through challenging times. Kelly grew up with an emotionally abusive, alcoholic father and suffered the rejection of her mother when she came out as gay. The underlying theme of Kelly's story is courage and an unwavering commitment to authenticity.

Kelly has a lot of insight to share, so settle back, relax, and enjoy. Here are some of the highlights of the show:

• What Kelly does as a healthcare mediator and as a board-certified chaplain.
• What Kelly has learned about what's important in life by listening to the dying: Compassion, integrity, friends and family, and more.
• Why difficulties are an important part of life and how you can reframe your thinking to take get through challenging times.
• Thoughts on reducing stress by practicing self-care.
• Some details on Kelly's difficult past and why she feels it's important to share her struggles with others.
• The difficult feelings Kelly brought into adulthood due to the way she was brought up and how she got over some of those thoughts.
• How self-forgiveness has helped Kelly move on.
• How Kelly shows herself compassion.
• The story of Kelly's tattoos.
• Kelly's advice to people who want to live more fully with no regrets.

Links and Resources:

Kelly on Instagram

Email Kelly

Regrets of the Dying

Bloom

Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote

The Immense Journey

Die Empty

Braving the Wilderness

Quotes by Kelly:

"I learn most when I go through difficult things."

"If there's a grudge you're holding or something in your heart, I find self-forgiveness to be very powerful."

"When I'm being my best self, I exercise, I eat broccoli and cauliflower, I hang out with friends, I go for walks, I listen to music that makes me happy."