Have you ever faced a loss that changed your life? Let's explore how pain can be transformed into purpose. Each episode delves into the stories of those who have faced deep adversity and found healing, meaning, and sometimes a new purpose in life. After losing both parents during the early days of the pandemic, I experienced blessings, synchronicities and miracles -the hidden GIFTS that emerge from loss. Our stories need to be told because in doing so, we heal not only ourselves, but also the people we share them with.
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Have you ever faced a loss that changed your life? Let's explore how pain can be transformed into purpose. Each episode delves into the stories of those who have faced deep adversity and found healing, meaning, and sometimes a new purpose in life. After losing both parents during the early days of the pandemic, I experienced blessings, synchronicities and miracles -the hidden GIFTS that emerge from loss. Our stories need to be told because in doing so, we heal not only ourselves, but also the people we share them with.
Episode 27: Embracing Grief and Intuition: Kathryn Severance Avery's Journey
Hidden Gifts of Loss
1 hour
8 months ago
Episode 27: Embracing Grief and Intuition: Kathryn Severance Avery's Journey
In this heartfelt episode, the host welcomes Catherine Severance Avery, a celebrated author and founder of Rest Restoration Ranch, a 40-acre sanctuary for first responders. Catherine shares deeply personal experiences of loss, from her mother's tragic accident to her husband's untimely death in a traffic collision caused by criminals fleeing a robbery. Remarkably, she highlights the intertwining of intuition and grief throughout her life, emphasizing the importance of addressing and processing emotions rather than suppressing them. Catherine's story underscores the challenges faced by first responders and their families, advocating for better mental health support and appreciation. Her dedication led her to establish a nonprofit offering retreats for first responders to recuperate in solitude. The episode delves into societal attitudes towards grief, major losses, and the invaluable role of intuition in navigating life's toughest moments.
You can check out and support Kathryn's work here:
https://www.respondertv.com/guests/kathryn-severns-aver/
00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
01:02 Catherine's Personal Grief Journey
02:19 Intuition and Closure
05:04 Struggles with Eating Disorders
06:39 Cultural Attitudes Towards Grief
09:00 Tools for Coping with Grief
14:26 Loss of a Nephew and Sister
24:51 Intuition and Family Losses
25:15 Tragic Loss of Husband
31:00 The Search Begins
32:44 The Realization
33:33 The Police Arrive
34:48 The Full Story Unfolds
35:55 Community Support and Acts of Service
36:47 Christmas Day Surprise
38:02 Turning Grief into Action
42:05 Starting a Nonprofit
46:21 Raising Awareness and Advocacy
48:39 The Cost of Incarceration vs. Victim Support
50:39 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
Hidden Gifts of Loss
Have you ever faced a loss that changed your life? Let's explore how pain can be transformed into purpose. Each episode delves into the stories of those who have faced deep adversity and found healing, meaning, and sometimes a new purpose in life. After losing both parents during the early days of the pandemic, I experienced blessings, synchronicities and miracles -the hidden GIFTS that emerge from loss. Our stories need to be told because in doing so, we heal not only ourselves, but also the people we share them with.
