Emily Budac joins Jessalynn in this heartbreaking and powerful episode to share her story of losing her husband and business partner to a sudden heart attack in 2023. Despite everything she has been through, Emily manages to be both uplifting and hilarious as she opens up about what she calls her "widow era," and describes how she manages parenting (which she gets a gold star for) and running a business after the loss of her husband Vince. Emily explains what practices she integrates daily to keep going (although sometimes doing nothing is necessary), signs she gets from Vince to this day, how she's grown through resilience, and the importance of holding two things simultaneously. Jessalynn and Emily wrap their beautiful conversation by providing advice to anyone going through a deep sense of loss and grief, whether it's a death or divorce. This beacon of hope and all-around inspirational human being will be sure to offer you insights to carry with you moving forward.  Be sure to follow Emily on her personal Instagram and True North Optometry!  If you or someone you know is suffering from the effects of trauma, please know you are not alone in your healing journey. If you would like to speak with a professional therapist, you can reach out to [email protected] to book an appointment.  Don't forget to follow Jessalynn on Instagram @invisiblescarspodcast, and visit her website! 

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