Stepping Into 2025: Navigating Grief and New Beginnings

01/07/25 • 14 min

How do you step into a new year when grief still lingers?
Emily reflects on life after loss, sharing how New Year's became an unexpected emotional hurdle after losing her husband Colby.
She offers comforting advice for those facing grief, hardships, or transitions in 2025, emphasizing the power of presence, self-care, and setting boundaries.
Emily also encourages you to cherish life’s small moments and reminding you that healing is a deeply personal journey.
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02:25 - The emotional weight of leaving a loved one behind in a new year
04:58 - Why "New Year, New Me" might not resonate with everyone
08:31 - The importance of setting boundaries in the new year
12:02 - Cherishing the little things before they’re gone
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Dealing with GRIEF During The Holidays?

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How do you embrace the holidays when grief feels overwhelming?
Emily opens up about navigating the holiday season while processing the loss of her late husband, Colby.
She reflects on the origins of You Are More, her journey from shutting out Christmas to finding ways to celebrate again, and the powerful role of compassion and kindness during this time of year.
With touching stories, personal traditions, and empathetic advice, Emily offers hope and encouragement to anyone struggling through the season.
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01:09 – The Backstory: "How You Are More" Began
09:34 – Grief Triggers
13:24 – Advice for Supporting Those Grieving During the Holidays
16:04 – A Reading from Emily's Book
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Making Women Feel Seen: Emilie Iggiotti’s Gift of Empowerment

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What happens when fate, resilience, and creativity collide?

Emily sits down with Emilie Iggiotti, a French-born photographer who turned life’s challenges into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.

From uprooting her life in France to pursue love in Canada, to navigating divorce, grief, and reinventing her career, Emilie shares how these transformative moments shaped her passion for storytelling and helping others feel truly seen.

The two dive into Emilie’s unique ability to make people feel beautiful through photography, her love for thrifting, and her dedication to supporting women on their personal journeys.

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11:48 – “All I needed was a hug”: The power of human connection in times of grief
16:59 – Emilie on women’s empowerment and creating space for others to feel seen
27:10 – Emilie’s creative ventures
38:28 – Cultural differences between France and Canada
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You Are More, With Emily Cave Boit - Stepping Into 2025: Navigating Grief and New Beginnings

Transcript

Emily Cave Boit (00:00):

Hey everyone. Welcome back to the first episode of You Are More Podcast with Emily Cave Boit of 2025. I hope you guys had a good holiday season if you didn't. I am so sorry about that, and I kind of want to start the podcast with this. I'm doing another solo podc