Today, I welcome Jody Gelb, Broadway actor and author of the heart-wrenching memoir She May Be Lying Down But She May Be Very Happy, to explore how joy can coexist with unimaginable loss. When Jody’s daughter, Louisa, was born with severe brain damage, her journey through grief, acceptance, and spiritual resilience redefined what it means to live fully. In this raw and deeply moving conversation, we discuss intuitive parenting, preparing for death with grace, and the sacred rituals that heal. Jody’s story is a masterclass in finding light in life’s darkest corners.
00:00 Jody Gelb’s Journey & Memoir
03:15 Louisa’s Traumatic Birth & Early Medical Crisis
08:30 Navigating Hope vs. Reality: Accepting Disability
15:10 Non-Verbal Communication & Intuitive Parenting
22:45 Finding Support: The Bridge School & Community
28:20 Preparing for Death
34:00 Sacred Rituals: Honoring Louisa’s Final Moments
40:10 Signs from Beyond: Dreams & Hummingbirds
45:00 Parenting After Loss: Dora’s Birth & Balance
48:30 Writing as Healing
50:00 Closing: Resources & Jody’s Message of Resilience
LEARN MORE ABOUT JODY GELB
https://www.instagram.com/jodygelb/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0312182/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jody-gelb-263a7146
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