The Legacy of Love: Estate Planning Simplified for Mothers

How a Mother of 10 Faced Her Husband’s Terminal Diagnosis and Turned Their Final Months Into a Legacy of Love


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What would you do if your spouse had just six months left to live?

Grief is often a topic we avoid—until life forces it upon us. In this deeply moving episode of the Legacy of Love Podcast, host Sara Ecklein sits down with Amy Shaw, a mother of 10, widow, and author of Navigating Goodbye, who faced unimaginable loss and found strength through radical acceptance and faith. Whether you're supporting a loved one through illness, raising children, or striving to live more intentionally, this conversation will shift your perspective.

In this episode, you will: 

  • Learn how to embrace grief as a pathway to deeper connection and purposeful living
  • Discover why involving children in hard conversations can be the most loving act
  • Understand how openly discussing death can profoundly transform how we live and the legacy we leave behind


Press play to hear a courageous and soul-stirring conversation that will challenge how you love, grieve, and build your legacy.

About Amy Shaw:

Amy Shaw never set out to become an end-of-life concierge. But after years of living abroad and raising ten children—four biological and six adopted—her world shifted when her husband Brian was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Together, they made a radical choice: to celebrate his life rather than fear the end. That journey inspired Walk the Red, Amy’s signature program that empowers individuals and caregivers with a compassionate protocol for dying well.

Connect with Amy:

Website

Amy Shaw's book: Navigating Goodbye: A Guide for Those Blindsided by Terminal Illness

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This podcast simplifies estate planning for women in the sandwich generation - those raising children while caring for aging parents. We cover living trusts, wills, power of attorney, supported decision making, and healthcare proxies to help you plan with clarity and peace of mind. Episodes explore inheritance, probate, fiduciary duties, and the role of a trustee, while addressing decision fatigue, overwhelm, and the emotional weight of caregiving. Rooted in mindfulness, values, and preparedness, we offer practical tools and heartfelt conversations about elder care, end-of-life planning, and leaving a legacy that lasts.

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The Legacy of Love: Estate Planning Simplified for MothersBy Sara Ecklein