Living With Loss - Part One

10/10/22 • 28 min

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She is so full of wisdom, I had to do a TWO Part Series with Rachel Kodanaz, author of “Living with Loss One Day at a Time”. This week, Rachel joins us to talk about embracing life’s challenges. Overcoming her own adversity of being widowed at 31 years old with a 2-year-old daughter, Rachel shares her down to earth, insightful, and practical advice for living with loss. As a motivational speaker, author, grief consultant, and facilitator, Rachel tells us what can be helpful. In Part Two, we will talk about clearing out physical objects. You will want to hear it all!

Takeaways:

Humans simply need to be felt and understood. They don’t want or need to be fixed. Just listen.
We can’t change what happens to us so we have to figure out what we can do to go forward. How? Rachel gives 365 days of tips to help.
Don’t ask. Just do (for the person).

Link to Rachel Kodanaz’s website for books and more insight and information:

https://www.rachelkodanaz.com/

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Takeaways:

Humans simply need to be felt and understood. They don’t want or need to be fixed. Just listen.
We can’t change what happens to us so we have to figure out what we can do to go forward. How? Rachel gives 365 days of tips to help.
Don’t ask. Just do (for the person).

Link to Rachel Kodanaz’s website for books and more insight and information:

https://www.rachelkodanaz.com/

Previous Episode

Strangers On A Plane

This episode is about two conversations - both with strangers on a plane, both with the potential to be life changing. The first is simply a musing about one of the conversations. The second is an actual conversation with one of the most inspiring people I have met... Tien.
Tien Do is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, who practiced for 23 years prior to a spinal cord injury, 8 years ago. Tien lives in Colorado, is happily married to his wife of 30 years, and has 2 wonderful grown children. He has authored 2 books titled Daily Reflections for Life’s Journey (I & II). While the spinal cord injury derailed his life, it has not deterred him from continuing to enjoy a fruitful existence and achieve progress in his recovery, with the ultimate goal of walking again. His outlook on life and his positivity will inspire you!

Takeaways:

When a distressing event occurs, you have really only two options. The middle road does not exist.
You either deal with the circumstance by having a winning hand in mind or flat out give up. The latter is worthless to consider.
Carrying the positive attitude to “fight on” and overcome allows one to not only survive, but to come out with an increasing library of resiliency to tackle whatever lies ahead.
Cherish everything we have during our precious time on Earth. Not a lot should be wasted nor taken for granted.
Taking the avenue of staying in the moment, showing unwavering positivity, and being steadfast in defeating the fears and challenges in front of you will produce a happy human being in all aspects of life: mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually

You can find Tien’s book Daily Reflections For Life’s Journey (I & II) at https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Reflections-Lifes-Journey-II/dp/B09BGPFV43

Check out Tien’s website kind2bhuman.com

Next Episode

Finding Peace, One Piece At A Time

Join us for Part 2 with Rachel Kodanaz, author of Living with Loss One Day at a Time as we move along the spectrum to Finding Peace, One Piece at a Time. In this episode, Rachel talks to us about being a family member charged with the responsibility of dealing with the possessions of a loved one who has passed, or helping folks right-size or down-size. With her can-do compassionate attitude, Rachel shares real world practical' advice, instruction and insight. She helps us reframe cleaning to clearing, and actually leaves us with a MindFULL approach to a task we all face, with curiosity and peace.

Takeaways:

If you are helping someone down size or right size, and are facing a lot of “stuff” you can start the process by asking 2 questions:
1. Does it tell a story?
2. Does it provide a connection?
Don’t wait for someone to be sick or pass before having a conversation about the things they have that matter to them. Get curious and ask for the story behind the item.
Rachel has 3 words for you: Sorting. Thinning. Repurposing

You can find out more about Rachel and her work at www.rachelkodanaz.com