How to Keep Moving Forwards After You've Lost Everything | with Christina Rasmussen

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The past two years have been relentless for creatives, and even in the first quarter of the year,, the losses keep piling up with no end in sight. Staying creative, hopeful, or even grounded feels harder than ever.

In this episode, I sit down once again with acclaimed grief counselor and bestselling author Christina Rasmussen to talk about navigating loss in times of crisis. She shares valuable insight on how to cope when back-to-back losses shake the foundation of our creative lives, leaving us questioning who we are and what’s left to hold onto. Instead of the usual “power through” mentality, Christina offers a different approach—one rooted in self-compassion, asking for help, and finding strength in community. Together, we explore how to apply these ideas in moments of uncertainty and what it means to stay true to ourselves even when the industry feels unrecognizable.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by it all, this conversation is for you. It’s a reminder that even in the hardest times, you’re not alone—and that your creative voice still matters.

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Here's What You'll Learn:

• How life’s changes often come with unexpected losses—and why they matter
• KEY TAKEAWAY: Without losses we’d have no way to measure the gains
• What “life re-entry” really means and how to move forward after grief
• The important lesson Zack learned from losing his dad
• Why community is essential—and why putting your head down and powering through isn’t enough
• How a lack of self-compassion can distort our perception of reality and keep us stuck
• What to do when losses start to feel overwhelming
• Overcoming the fear and reluctance of reaching out for help
• How to stay true to your creative self even when everything is falling apart
• Finding fulfillment and staying creative in times of deep uncertainty
• Christina puts me in the hot seat, challenging me to reflect on my own period of uncertainty

Useful Resources Mentioned:

Overcoming the Grief of “Invisible Losses” (Including Losing Your Job), and Getting Out of “Survival Mode” | with Christina Rasmussen

Christina Rasmussen’s website

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