Finding Light in Darkness with Kelci Jager (Part 1)
🎧 Episode 154: Finding Light in Darkness: A Journey Through Grief and Hope with Kelci Jager
In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Kelci Jager, author of "A Million Miracles: And The One That Never Came," certified life coach, grief coach, and registered nurse. After losing her beloved husband Collin to leukemia at age 40 following an 18-month battle, Kelci shares her powerful journey of transformation and healing while raising their four sons.
We explore:
- Life before tragedy - the beautiful foundation
- Navigating multiple family crises during the pandemic
- The journey from critical care nurse to grief expert
- Understanding grief in a grief-illiterate society
- The power of hope in the darkest moments
- Breaking through societal misconceptions about grief
- Finding light when everything seems dark
- The story behind her powerful memoir
🔑 Key takeaways:
- Grief doesn't move in linear stages - it becomes part of who you are
- There's no right or wrong way to grieve - each journey is unique
- Hope serves as a crucial lifeline during times of crisis
- Looking for light in darkness is a survival skill
- Society's attempt to "fix" grief often creates disconnection
- Professional experience with grief differs vastly from personal experience
💡 Quotes to remember: "No matter how dark your world looks, there is always light to be found. Always." - Kelci Jager
"Grief becomes part of you when you experience a loss, when you experience trauma. It doesn't define you, but it becomes part of you." - Kelci Jager
"You wouldn't have been able to do the things that were required of you that nobody should ever be required to do without hope." - Kelci Jager
🌟 Featured Insights:
- The transformation of hope from a nice-to-have to a lifeline
- How masking grief impacts the healing journey
- The importance of sitting with grief rather than trying to fix it
- The power of choosing how to respond to tragedy
- The unexpected way her book came to be written
📚 Resources:
- Learn more about Kelci's work: https://risewithgrief.com/
- Purchase "A Million Miracles: And The One That Never Came": https://www.amazon.com/dp/1068683848?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_ASNZCGKXT9HMDAHJ6P1F
A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!
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