Life With Grief Podcast

176. When Tragedy Strikes Twice: Navigating Mother and Sister Loss with Kate Gladdin


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In this deeply moving episode of Life With Grief, I'm sitting down with Motivational Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Resilience Coach Kate Gladdin to explore the realities of layered grief after traumatic loss. 

Kate shares her story of losing her sister in a tragic accident in Thailand and, years later, losing her mother in a heartbreaking motor accident earlier this year. Together, we unpack how grief resurfaces over time, how trauma shapes the grieving process, and what it means to rebuild life after devastating loss.

Kate opens up about the complex emotions that come with sibling loss and parental loss, including shock, disbelief, identity shifts, and the search for meaning when life feels unrecognizable. She also shares how she has channeled her grief into purpose by creating a foundation that honors her sister and mother, advocating for legal reform, and supporting underserved performers and athletes.

We dig into:
✨ Layered grief and multiple losses
✨ Traumatic sibling loss and mom loss
✨ How grief resurfaces years later
✨ Finding purpose after loss
✨ Creating legacy and meaning from pain
✨ Signs from loved ones in grief
✨ Community support and resilience

This episode offers compassionate insight into coping with traumatic grief, continuing bonds with loved ones, and discovering resilience in the aftermath of loss.

Connect with Kate:

  • https://www.kategladdin.com/
  • https://www.instagram.com/kategladdin/?hl=en

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Work with me:

  • Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation
  • 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief
  • Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-tara


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