Grief Breaks You, But It Also Builds You. A Story About Heartbreak And Healing

🎙️ There’s no way to know when tragedy may strike close to home.

Welcome back to ep105 of “Inspired To Invest”. To watch rather than listen, click here.

In this emotional and deeply inspiring episode, I’m joined by Rosa Patrinostro, a certified hypnotherapist and founder of Elevate with Rosa. 

Rosa opens up about one of the most difficult chapters of her life — losing her husband suddenly — and the transformative journey she took to move from heartbreak to healing, and ultimately, to helping others through hypnotherapy.

This conversation is raw, real, and full of powerful insights for anyone who’s experienced grief, burnout, emotional blocks, or is simply feeling stuck. Rosa’s story reminds us that healing is possible — and sometimes, our deepest pain can lead us to our greatest purpose.

💡 In this episode, we explore:

• How grief can impact every area of your life — physically, emotionally, spiritually
• The unexpected moment that changed everything for Rosa
• What hypnotherapy actually is (and what it isn’t)
• How the subconscious mind controls 95% of your actions — and how to rewire it
• Why so many high-achievers carry unresolved trauma and limiting beliefs
• Tips for using hypnotherapy to unlock growth in business, relationships, and life
• The importance of surrender, self-care, and self-trust during the healing process

🧠 Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, parent, or professional — this conversation will speak to you. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, heartbroken, stuck, or burnt out... you're not alone.

⏱️ EPISODE TIMELINE:

00:00 – Intro
02:45 – The day that changed Rosa’s life forever
06:10 – Navigating grief while trying to stay strong for her kids
09:00 – When traditional therapy wasn’t enough
11:30 – How Rosa discovered hypnotherapy
15:15 – What hypnotherapy really is (and how it works)
19:20 – Letting go of the “strong woman” mask
22:45 – Helping high-performing women feel safe and supported
27:05 – The power of subconscious healing
31:00 – Hypnosis vs. meditation vs. therapy: What’s the difference?
35:20 – Healing your inner child to create a better future
39:55 – The role of beliefs in your business and investing success
43:10 – Tools and rituals Rosa uses daily
47:00 – What Elevate with Rosa offers and how to work with her
50:00 – Advice for anyone going through a dark season
52:40 – Final thoughts: growth after grief

💻 Work with Rosa or learn more about her practice:
🌐 https://elevatewithrosa.com

💬 If Rosa’s story touched you, please like, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

Healing is a journey — and you don’t have to walk it alone.

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If you're passionate about investing in yourself and overcoming limiting beliefs, this episode is for you. Share it with someone who needs this kind of energy and perspective in their life.

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