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April 29, 2025 32 mins

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Please note that in this episode, Kim and Dr. MIchelle discuss death and dying which could be a trigger for some people.

This week, Kim hosts Dr. Michelle Peticolas, a life transformation coach specializing in helping midlife women navigate through significant life challenges and losses. 

Dr. Michelle shares her personal journey and professional insights into the importance of surrendering to emotions, engaging supportive communities, and reframing life stories to use grief as a catalyst for transformation. 

She also discusses her experiences with geographical moves, emotional shutdowns, and her impactful work in hospice care. 

Dr. Michelle introduces her SERVE framework for dealing with complex grief and emphasizes the importance of living fully and fulfilling one's potential. 

Listeners are invited to reach out to Dr. Michelle and access her complex grief checklist for further support.

00:00 Embracing Grief: Understanding Emotional Release

00:35 Welcome to Midlife with Courage

00:54 Meet Dr. Michelle Peticolas

02:18 A Journey of Courage and Transformation

04:13 The Turning Points of Life

11:10 The Impact of Childhood and Parental Influence

17:13 Lessons from Hospice and End-of-Life Experiences

24:01 The SERVE Method for Grief

30:16 Final Thoughts and Resources

You can get Dr. Michelle's grief checklist by typing the following into your search bar: http://complexgriefchecklist.com/

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Kim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you.


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