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36. Grieving in Transition w/Colby Ellis


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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Colby Ellis, a wife, mom of two, and corporate professional working from home. Colby shares her deeply personal journey of navigating a massive life transition: moving across the country with her family. In a candid conversation, she opens up about how she managed the emotional challenges of such a significant change, how she allowed herself to grieve, and the importance of showing up for her family, even when it felt overwhelming. Colby also discusses the role that the Thrive program played in her season of transition, offering insights into how she learned to give herself grace, balance self-care, and build the practical tools to thrive amid uncertainty.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Colby shares her journey of moving across the country with her family while balancing her corporate job, marriage, and two children.
  • She opens up about the importance of allowing yourself to grieve during major life changes, but also how to lean into the Lord who gives grave in every season to show up to your life.
  • Colby discusses how Thrive helped her develop practical tools for coping with change and how the community of women were a Godsend in a hard season of instability.
  • She emphasizes learning to give herself grace, especially in moments of overwhelm, and the importance of showing up for her family while taking care of her own emotional well-being.
  • We talk about how to trust the Lord in seasons of change and transition, even when things don't go the way you think they will. 
  • This episode offers an incredibly relatable and insightful conversation for anyone going through a season of transition. Whether you're moving, changing jobs, or navigating a new chapter in life, Colby’s story shows that it’s okay to grieve, it’s okay to not have everything figured out, and it’s possible to THRIVE!

    HOW TO CONECT WITH ME:

    Find me on social media @chantelleenelson for more engaging and practical content on how to show up to your life! And don't forget to visit comealivelifecoaching.com for more information on my offers and coaching. 


    If you’re interested in joining Thrive, the doors are OPEN so you can join by heading to www.comealivelifecoaching.com/thrive. Use the code THRIVETODAY and get your first month completely free!

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