Finding Resilience, Releasing Grief, and Rediscovering Yourself with Stacey Johnson

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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, Pearl sits down with Stacey Johnson, a grief coach, resilience mentor, and founder of Anchor Resilience, to talk about healing, identity, and rediscovering yourself after loss.

After losing both her stepfather and husband just weeks apart, Stacey found herself navigating deep grief, emotional burnout, and the overwhelming pressure of keeping everything together. Through her own healing, she discovered how to regulate her emotions, shift limiting beliefs, and rebuild a peaceful relationship with herself. Now, she helps other women do the same through her Spiritual Behavioral Shift Method, guiding them to stop over-functioning, reconnect with their emotions, and rise as confident leaders in life and family.

Whether you’re grieving a loved one, a lost version of yourself, or an unfulfilled dream, this episode will remind you that healing isn’t about “getting over it”—it’s about coming home to who you are.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

💔 Stacey’s personal journey of losing her stepfather and husband within weeks—and how she learned to survive and rebuild.
 🌱 Why grief is not only about death—it can also mean the loss of identity, purpose, or self.
 🧘‍♀️ The importance of emotional regulation and connecting with your feelings instead of burying them.
 💬 Why saying “I’m fine” keeps us stuck—and how to truly express what we’re feeling.
 💫 Understanding that we can hold both joy and sadness at the same time.
 🌈 How to release limiting beliefs and rewrite your internal story.
 🕊 The Spiritual Behavioral Shift Method: a grounding, mindfulness-based practice to reconnect with your true self.
 ❤️ How to create peaceful relationships—with others and with yourself.

Key Quotes

• “Grief isn’t just about funerals. It’s also about losing who we thought we were.” — Stacey Johnson
• “You can feel joy and sadness at the same time. Healing doesn’t mean you stop missing them.” — Stacey Johnson
• “Every time we say ‘I’m fine,’ we’re just stuffing emotions that need to be seen.” — Stacey Johnson
• “When we regulate our nervous system, our body and mind finally start believing the healing words we tell ourselves.” — Pearl
• “You don’t have to do it all alone. Letting go of control makes room for peace.” — Stacey Johnson

Gentle Guidance & Takeaways

🌷 Feel it to heal it: Don’t rush your grief or minimize your emotions.
🪞 Rewrite the story: Replace limiting beliefs like “I’m not enough” with new truths rooted in love and grace.
🫶 Ground yourself: Use mindfulness or breathing practices to reconnect with your body.
💬 Speak honestly: When someone asks how you are, let them in—authenticity builds healing.
🪶 Release control: You don’t have to carry everyone’s emotions; prioritize your peace.
💖 Reconnect with self: You’re not just someone’s wife, mom, or daughter—you’re you.

About Stacey Johnson

Stacey Johnson is a grief coach, resilience mentor, and founder of Anchor Resilience. She helps women regulate emotions, heal after loss, and rediscover who they are beyond their titles and roles. Through her Spiritual Behavioral Shift Method, she teaches women how to anchor themselves in peace, confidence, and purpose after life’s biggest storms.

• Website: stacyjohnsoncoaching.com

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