In this heartfelt episode of The Minute Mastery Podcast, my guest Stephanie Boudreax, shares her journey of losing her mother, and navigating grief. She struggled to allow herself to mourn. 

 Stephanie shares insights from her experiences and her plans to write a book aimed at helping others cope with similar situations. The conversation emphasizes the need to listen to one's body during the grieving process and the importance of finding joy in memories.

Takeaways

• Grief can feel like losing half of yourself.
• Self-care is crucial during the grieving process.
• It's important to allow yourself to grieve.
• Humor can be a healing tool in difficult times.
• Listening to your body is essential for emotional health.
• Grief doesn't have a timeline; take your time.
• Sharing memories can bring joy amidst sadness.
• Planning for loss can help ease the burden later.
• You can still find joy and love after loss.
• Helping others can be a part of your healing journey.

Please support Stephanie in her journey and follow as she puts out excerpts from her upcoming book.

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Also a mom can be several things in one day! Besides hosting this podcast, I write children's books and will love that check them out and gift a child in your life.

Here is a list of books authored by Ngozi Edema:

1. Mama's Daycare
2. Mel The Monkey And The Alligator
3. The Proud Sunflower
4. Bringing Africa Home: A Cookbook Of 52 Easy African Recipes
5. Tyson The Lion Who Ignored His Mom's Advice
6. Freddy and the Veggies

This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. We suggest you seek out the help of a trained professional for help with your specific situation.