51| Surviving Loss and Finding Joy: Jessica Moyer's Journey to Purposeful Living

Surviving Loss and Finding Joy: Jessica Moyer’s Journey to Purposeful Living

Jessica Moyer opens up about her journey through unimaginable loss and how she found purpose and healing in the midst of grief. After losing her son Steven to a terminal illness, Jessica not only navigated the intense pain of the loss but also became a fierce advocate for families affected by spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). In this heartfelt conversation, she shares how motherhood, resilience, and self-care played pivotal roles in her recovery. From starting a nonprofit in Steven’s memory to finding joy in everyday moments, Jessica offers valuable insights on finding strength in adversity, the power of self-care, and embracing the unexpected turns life takes.

Key Takeaways:

• The Power of Advocacy: After her son’s death, Jessica found purpose by starting a nonprofit to support families affected by SMA and raised awareness for the condition. Advocating helped her heal.

• Living with Grief: Grieving never truly ends, but with time, Jessica found a way to live meaningfully despite the pain. She learned to integrate her grief into her life while continuing to live with purpose.

• Self-Care and Wellness: As a busy mom and advocate, Jessica found self-care to be essential. She discusses how important it is to take small steps in caring for yourself to maintain your health and energy.

• Modeling Self-Care: Jessica emphasizes the importance of modeling healthy habits for her children and finding time for herself, despite the many demands of motherhood.

• Rising Above Fear: Through personal loss, Jessica shares how she managed her anxiety and fears for her other children, realizing that life is unpredictable, but our response to it is in our control.

Key Quotes:

• “You have to take the bad thing that happened and turn it into something good. That’s how you can move forward.” – Jessica Moyer

• “The loss of a child changes you forever, but you can still choose to live a purposeful life.” – Jessica Moyer

• “I realized I needed to take care of myself to be the best version of myself for my family.” – Jessica Moyer

• “Mothers who invest in themselves are not being selfish—they’re being the best version of themselves for their kids.” – Amy Grace

• “You don’t have to understand why something happens, but you can still choose to find the beauty in it.” – Jessica Moyer

About Jessica Moyer

Jessica Moyer is a TEDx speaker, coach, and author of Triumph Through the Tears and R.E.A.L Wellness. She founded The Ice House: Wellness + Community and is a certified Institute of Integrative Nutrition Coach, Ziglar Legacy Coach, and John Maxwell Coach. With 20+ years of experience, Jessica empowers individuals to embrace holistic well-being. She's also a dedicated philanthropist, raising over $2M for Cure SMA Delaware/South Jersey and serving her community in multiple roles.

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Books by Jessica: 

Triumph Through the Tears – A powerful story of grief, healing, and purpose.

R.E.A.L. Health: Your Path to Optimal Living- Your step-by-step guide to building a vibrant, balanced life. Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, form healthier habits, or rediscover self-love, this workbook empowers you to achieve your goals with ease and purpose.

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