March 26, 2025

Books Born from Grief: Writing to Heal and Help with Nathalie Himmelrich {ep. 158}

42 minutes

In this episode, Alexa and Nathalie discussed:

💡 How it all began: Nathalie reflects on her first book, Grieving Parents: Surviving Loss as a Couple, which grew from sharing her own story online and realizing it could help others.
✍️ The unexpected journey to six books: She never set out to be an author, but over time felt called—intuitively and emotionally—to write each one. Every book had a unique purpose and a specific audience in mind.
🧠 Writing through grief and trauma: Nathalie shares how her personal losses and professional background as a therapist informed her writing and offered deep healing—both for herself and for her readers.
🛠️ Turning pain into purpose: The books weren’t just therapy; they became vital tools for others and opened doors in her business organically.
🧭 Advice for nonfiction authors: She emphasizes the importance of knowing why you're writing and who you’re writing for—before anything else.
📚 Books as authority-builders: Writing helped Nathalie deepen her expertise and connect with a broader community, even if marketing wasn’t her primary focus.
🌉 Bridging understanding: One of her most recent books was born out of the need to help support networks understand grieving loved ones—a powerful reminder that books can change lives.
🔁 The circular path of content and connection: From podcasting to speaking to client work, Nathalie shows how different platforms support and reinforce each other, even without traditional marketing.
📦 Creative outreach: She offers examples of how her books are used in care packages, support events, and more—demonstrating that marketing can be organic, meaningful, and aligned with your mission.

💬 Memorable Quotes:“I never thought I’d write a book. But when the idea came, it wouldn’t let me go.”

“Every book I wrote had a purpose: to answer a need I kept seeing again and again.”

“You don’t have to be a marketing expert—if your work resonates, it finds its way.”

🔗 Resources & Links:

Nathalie Himmelrich’s Website – Home to her podcast, books, and more.
How to Deal with Grief and Trauma Podcast – Nathalie’s show on grief, trauma, and healing.
Alexa Bigwarfe’s Publishing Resources for authors.

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March 26, 2025

Books Born from Grief: Writing to Heal and Help with Nathalie Himmelrich {ep. 158}

42 minutes

In this episode, Alexa and Nathalie discussed:

💡 How it all began: Nathalie reflects on her first book, Grieving Parents: Surviving Loss as a Couple, which grew from sharing her own story online and realizing it could help others.
✍️ The unexpected journey to six books: She never set out to be an author, but over time felt called—intuitively and emotionally—to write each one. Every book had a unique purpose and a specific audience in mind.
🧠 Writing through grief and trauma: Nathalie shares how her personal losses and professional background as a therapist informed her writing and offered deep healing—both for herself and for her readers.
🛠️ Turning pain into purpose: The books weren’t just therapy; they became vital tools for others and opened doors in her business organically.
🧭 Advice for nonfiction authors: She emphasizes the importance of knowing why you're writing and who you’re writing for—before anything else.
📚 Books as authority-builders: Writing helped Nathalie deepen her expertise and connect with a broader community, even if marketing wasn’t her primary focus.
🌉 Bridging understanding: One of her most recent books was born out of the need to help support networks understand grieving loved ones—a powerful reminder that books can change lives.
🔁 The circular path of content and connection: From podcasting to speaking to client work, Nathalie shows how different platforms support and reinforce each other, even without traditional marketing.
📦 Creative outreach: She offers examples of how her books are used in care packages, support events, and more—demonstrating that marketing can be organic, meaningful, and aligned with your mission.

Nathalie Himmelrich’s Website – Home to her podcast, books, and more.
How to Deal with Grief and Trauma Podcast – Nathalie’s show on grief, trauma, and healing.
Alexa Bigwarfe’s Publishing Resources for authors.

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