Welcome back to Girl, Take the Lead!—where we explore leadership not just in our work, but in the moments that shape who we are.
This episode is part of my 3-part series, At the Threshold, created during a deeply personal time as I prepare for my daughter’s wedding.
And what I didn’t expect to surface in this moment… was grief.
Not just grief as loss—but grief as change.
As identity.
As what we carry forward.
💛 Why This Episode Matters
Weddings are often seen as purely joyful occasions.
But what I’m discovering is that they can also bring forward something quieter… more layered.
- Reflections on who we’ve been
- Awareness of what’s shifting
- Emotions we may not have fully named
So for this episode, I’ve curated moments from past conversations—each one offering insight into grief, healing, identity, and letting go.
Think of this as an episode to keep nearby—especially when you find yourself in a moment that feels emotionally charged or unexpectedly vulnerable.
🎧 In This Episode, We Explore:
- Why grief can show up alongside joy
- The concept of ancestral grief and what we inherit
- How to name and reframe emotional patterns
- The connection between grief and identity
- Letting go of control and releasing what isn’t ours to carry
✨ 3 Takeaways
👉 Grief doesn’t only show up in loss—it shows up in change.
In shifting roles, evolving identities, and meaningful life transitions.
👉 Not all grief is ours alone.
Some of what we carry comes from family patterns and inherited experiences.
👉 We don’t have to hold onto everything.
When we question, name, and release what isn’t ours, we create space for clarity and choice.
🎥 Featured Conversations
(Also available wherever you catch your podcasts)
- Episode 281: The Light Within Us — Healing Identity, Grief, and Belonging (Michele Madrid)
https://youtu.be/zC_6vg2NR6s
- Episode 262: Awakening Ancestral Wealth (Michelle Jeovanny)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J55dz-YRqpg
- Episode 266: Navigating Mothers, Boundaries & the Holidays (Andrea Mein DeWitt)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3MmK96NkFA
- Episode 251: Permission to Be You – Embracing Passion and Purpose (Alaina Love)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Emx7151PPIM
- Episode 215: Exploring The Let Them Theory as a Way to Live with Love & Intentionality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF7s5CcTgL0
💭 A Reflection for You
What might you be carrying…that isn’t fully yours?
And what might become possibleif you allowed yourself to release it?
🔜 Coming Next
In the final episode of this series, I’ll share what actually happened…
and what I learned walking through this experience in real time.
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