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LIVE HEALTHY NOW - Episode 5
Shining after tragedy
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Nobody wants to imagine the unimaginable. You know you’d not be able to cope.
But, you do need to cope. You do need to continue to live and be there for those who still need and love you.
Today’s guest, Sarah Miller is sharing her story of facing the most harrowing and tragic loss of her daughter and knowing that despite her soul-destroying pain and despair, she needed to continue to live. She is doing so with calm, focus and passion. She is learning to take care of herself and knows whole-heartedly that this is the route to finding happiness again. I loved chatting with Sarah and learning about her story, and feel inspired to share it so you too can honour Madeline’s legacy by making sure you value and take care of yourself at every stage of your life.
“You don’t get over that person’s loss, you don’t fix your grief. You learn to make grief a part of who you are.”
— Nicola Mercer
“The first step is figuring out what’s important to you.”
— Sarah Miller
What Sarah has experienced may not affect many of us, but her message of learning to live again when life feels impossible to continue with is a relevant and powerful one. At a time when so many of us are struggling to take care of our wellbeing, hearing how Sarah is lifting herself up and focusing on her wellbeing as she navigates and learns to live with her pain and grief is beyond inspiring.
In this episode Sarah shares her story of facing an unimaginable loss when her four-year-old daughter, Madeline, passed away in a tragic accident in 2021. Sarah wants to help others who face similar loss or tragedy in their lives. She is driven to share Madeleine's legacy and honour her energy through the support and guidance she provides.
In this episode you’ll learn:
Facing and learning to cope with unexpected loss or trauma.
Learning to love your life again when it’s dealt you the worst card possible.
The value and role of self-compassion in everyone’s life.
Taking small steps to build good wellbeing when even getting out of bed on a morning is a tough ask.
What Heartmath is and how to use it to gain calm and focus.
Building habits that flow with ease and joy using habit stacking techniques.
Being more accepting of what comes your way to create new energy and focus.
Finding power in your tribe.
About Sarah:
Sarah has lived through the unthinkable. She has experienced the devastation, the crushed soul, and shattered heart that no parent ever wants to face. Yet despite facing this life-changing tragedy, Sarah has discovered that post-traumatic growth, is possible.
Sarah is a Royal Air Force veteran, qualified and practicing Physical Therapist Assistant, and now a Wellness Coach, providing much needed support to others who are seeking to accept and cope with tragedy and loss. Because of her loss and intense pain, Sarah can relate to your pain and wellbeing challenges, providing heartfelt and sensitive understanding and coaching to guide you through your own recovery to strong health and wellbeing.
Sarah’s journey continues; learning to live alongside her pain instead of being wholly consumed by it. She knows from her experience that you can rediscover your wellbeing and find the compassion and self-forgiveness to believe you are worth taking care of.
It is Sarah’s mission to fill the world with positive energy and hope, just like Madeline did when she was here on earth. Her coaching and support services honour her energy and love by helping to fill other people's buckets.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Sarah’s website and free self care guide.
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