Carla Fernandez is an impact strategist, facilitator and writer exploring how circles of people come together for change when a new status quo is needed. And she’s the author of Renegade Grief, a resource for people at any stage of the grieving process. In this episode, Annmarie and Carla talk about rituals and support networks to help us understand that there is no “getting over” the loss of a loved one but rather grief can be a pathway into our own version of a soulful life.

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Titles Mentioned in This Episode:

Renegade Grief: A Guide to the Wild Ride of Life After Loss, by Carla Fernandez

The Mother Code: My Story of Love, Loss, and the Myths That Shape Us, by Ruthie Ackerman 

Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age, by Amanda Hess 

All the Mothers: A Novel, by Domenica Ruta

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Follow Carla Fernandez:

Instagram: @carlitafernandez

LinkedIn: @carlafernandez

Substack: @carlafernandez

www.carlafernandez.co

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