Uncorking a Story

Lightkeeper: Stacy Bass on Grief, Photography, and the Power of Memoir

Listen Later

"Grief doesn’t end—it lives alongside joy, love, and purpose. You can carry both." — Stacy Bass

In this deeply moving episode of Unquarking Your Story, host Mike Carlon sits down with author and photographer Stacy Bass to explore her memoir Lightkeeper, a poignant reflection on love, loss, and legacy. Stacy shares how personal tragedy led her to write, how photography became a portal to memory, and why keeping the light alive—through images and words—is a powerful act of healing. Whether you're navigating grief or simply seeking inspiration, this conversation offers comfort, insight, and hope.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Stacy Bass began writing as a way to process the sudden loss of her father and cousins in a plane crash.
  2. Her memoir Lightkeeper evolved from private reflections and social media tributes into a published book.
  3. The concept of “light keeping” blends photography and storytelling to preserve memory and legacy.
  4. Stacy’s living tribute to her mother—posting daily photos and reflections—became a transformative act of love.
  5. She encourages others to use family photos as writing prompts to connect with lost loved ones.
  6. The book’s title reflects multiple layers: photography, personal legacy, and guiding others through grief.
  7. EMDR therapy and writing together helped Stacy shift how she holds grief in her body.

    8. Buy Lightkeeper

    Amazon: https://amzn.to/49f6ncS

    Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798895150566


    Connect with Stacy

    Website: https://www.lightkeepermemoir.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063465979435

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacybassphoto/?hl=en


    Connect with Mike

    Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/


    If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.


    #StacyBass #LightkeeperMemoir #GriefAndHealing #PhotographyAsMemory #AuthorInterview #UnquarkingYourStory #LegacyThroughArt #MemoirWriting #HealingThroughStory


    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store
    Uncorking a StoryBy Michael Carlon
    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9
    • 4.9

    4.9

    62 ratings