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November 11, 2025 38 mins
"Grief doesn’t end—it lives alongside joy, love, and purpose. You can carry both." — Stacy Bass In this deeply moving episode of Unquarking Your Story, host Mike Carlon sits down with author and photographer Stacy Bass to explore her memoir Lightkeeper, a poignant reflection on love, loss, and legacy. Stacy shares how personal tragedy led her to write, how photography became a portal to memory, and why keeping the light alive—through images and words—is a powerful act of healing. Whether you're navigating grief or simply seeking inspiration, this conversation offers comfort, insight, and hope. Key Takeaways: Stacy Bass began writing as a way to process the sudden loss of her father and cousins in a plane crash. Her memoir Lightkeeper evolved from private reflections and social media tributes into a published book. The concept of “light keeping” blends photography and storytelling to preserve memory and legacy. Stacy’s living tribute to her mother—posting daily photos and reflections—became a transformative act of love. She encourages others to use family photos as writing prompts to connect with lost loved ones. The book’s title reflects multiple layers: photography, personal legacy, and guiding others through grief. EMDR therapy and writing together helped Stacy shift how she holds grief in her body. Buy Lightkeeper Amazon: https://amzn.to/49f6ncS Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798895150566 Connect with Stacy Website: https://www.lightkeepermemoir.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063465979435 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacybassphoto/?hl=en Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. #StacyBass #LightkeeperMemoir #GriefAndHealing #PhotographyAsMemory #AuthorInterview #UnquarkingYourStory #LegacyThroughArt #MemoirWriting #HealingThroughStory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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