In Part 2 of this two-part series, I sit down with Vickie Menendez, transformational guide and author of Crystal’s Butterfly Effect. As a bereaved mom of four children, Vickie shares her extraordinary journey of finding meaning and purpose after unimaginable loss. An inspiring story to uplift everyone's soul! 🕊️
In this episode, we discuss drug addiction, suicide loss, self-care, self-love in healing, Afterlife and signs from our loved ones, the art of Kintsugi as a powerful metaphor for loving our broken heart, regulation of the nervous system, spiritual awareness, soul contracts and grief support. đź’–
✨ Conversation Highlights:
Wesley’s Contract, Drug Addiction and Losing Jesse in 2023: An open discussion on the cultural and emotional stigma surrounding suicide and addiction.
Suicide Loss, Stigma and Signs from Afterlife: Vonne speaks of losing her daughter to suicide in 2005 and how profound grief deepened her experiences of Afterlife communication with her daughter.
Multiple Timelines and Soul Contracts: Together, Vonne and Vickie explore how our souls may live out multiple timelines and lessons simultaneously, expanding how we understand healing and connection across lifetimes.
The Power of Self-Care & Self-Love: They discuss how reconnecting with love and joy strengthens the bond with loved ones in spirit and transforms pain into peace.
Kintsugi & Healing: Vickie explains the Japanese art of Kintsugi as a powerful metaphor for honouring one’s life history and loving our broken pieces.
Regulating the Nervous System: Vickie demonstrates how breath work can help calm the nervous system.
Vickie’s Contract With Her Children: Vickie reflects on her spiritual insights and how each of her children’s transitions revealed her larger soul contract.
Resources & Support: Vickie shares information about her healing retreats, The Chrysalis Journey, and her coaching services to help others.
Healing is a lifelong journey anchored to love, acceptance, and self-respect. By embracing our vulnerability, and through courage, awareness and acceptance for all we have experienced, we can trust that even in heartbreak, there is sacred beauty to be found and a meaningful life, waiting for us to embrace.
#GriefHealing #BreathworkForHealing #AfterlifeConnection #ConsciousLiving #GriefTalkPodcast #KintsugiHealing #DrugAddictionLoss #BereavedParents
Vickie's book and resources:
https://vickiemenendez.com/
Vonne's books and resources:
https://vonnesolis.com/
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