In this powerful episode of Keep Rising with Kristy Kuhl, I sit down with Jillian Chambers, a minister, author, speaker, and life coach, who shares her journey of resilience after the sudden loss of her husband. Jillian opens up about the emotional, spiritual, and practical challenges of grief—and how she found strength, purpose, and community in the process.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How to process grief while staying strong for others
✅ The importance of community in healing and reinvention
✅ How widows and those experiencing loss can move forward with clarity and confidence
✅ The intersection of faith, resilience, and high-performance mindset
✅ Practical tools for navigating life’s hardest moments
Whether you're facing a personal loss, a major transition, or seeking to build resilience in the face of adversity—this episode is for YOU!
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 – Welcome to Keep Rising + Meet Jillian Chambers
00:48 – Jillian’s Background in Ministry & Coaching
01:54 – Coping with Sudden Loss & Navigating Grief
04:03 – Finding Purpose in Pain & Strength in Faith
05:19 – Creating Resources & Support for Widows
12:15 – Stages of Grief & The Power of Surrender
20:26 – Reinventing Life After Loss & Moving Forward
23:23 – The Importance of Community & Support Systems
42:19 – Authenticity, Vulnerability & Personal Growth
43:36 – Overcoming Insecurities & Finding Inner Strength
44:47 – Balancing Strength & Seeking Help
46:48 – How Service & Contribution Aid in Healing
49:06 – Navigating Personal Loss While Pursuing Your Calling
58:17 – Rediscovering Joy, Humor & a Life Worth Living
01:01:39 – Understanding Personality, Behavior & Healing
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