Today I speak with Michelle. Michelle lost her husband to suicide in April of 2016 - and she has so much to share about loss, life & mindfulness in the surviving places! She is an incredible light of a soul, and I am so glad we connected & even happier that I get to share her wisdom with you.... she says it but I agree, we feel like 'soul sisters'. Be sure to see all of the Links to books etc. that we mention below!

Here are just some of the things we hit on in this incredible chat!  

• We are all over the topic of mindfulness because it is both of our 'grief love language' I think
• Her compound losses including the loss of her husband to suicide
• Hear her address Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs & the four A's
• The power of the "Pause" and meeting your own needs
• She even addresses faith -- and how that can matter
• And soooo much more....
• And OH...also hear her call me out on something -- it's all good!! She was not wrong! It was a great 'catch' ;)

Michelle Ann Collins is a dedicated professional who helps individuals navigate grief, trauma, and loss through her organization, Inhabit Joy. As a certified mindfulness meditation teacher, grief educator, wellness coach, and yoga therapist, she combines her knowledge of positive psychology, neuroscience, and mindfulness to guide clients toward resilience. Her personal journey through significant losses, including her mother’s death and her husband's suicide, transformed her trauma into growth and inspired her bestselling books, "Surviving Spouse or Partner Suicide Loss" and "Supporting a Survivor of Spouse or Partner Suicide Loss." In addition to her private practice, Michelle conducts workshops and wellness programs in corporate settings. She emphasizes mindfulness, yoga therapy, and wellness strategies, particularly for suicide loss survivors, aiming to normalize conversations around grief and suicide. Her mission is to help individuals cope with loss while rediscovering joy and purpose.

Find her HERE (you will be glad you did) on her Inhabit Joy Website

Find her books Surviving Spouse or Partner Suicide Loss" and "Supporting a Survivor of Spouse or Partner Suicide Loss." HERE 

HERE's  Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl (mentioned in the podcast)

And HERE is the book I refer to A Walk in the Wood; Meditations & Mindfulness from a Bear Named Pooh JUST GET IT --- It's INCREDIBLE! 

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