In this moving episode of Trauma Undone, host Natasha June sits down with Marie Alessi—a mindset coach, author, and widow who turned profound personal grief into a movement of healing.
After the sudden loss of her husband, Marie made a radical choice: to walk through grief with grace and embrace joy alongside sorrow.
Her story challenges the narrative that grief must only look like pain, and instead offers a powerful reframing: that love, healing, and joy can coexist even in our darkest moments.
Together, they explore the choices we make after loss, the importance of honest conversations about death (especially with children), and how grief can actually expand the heart. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit—and the freedom that comes from choosing to heal.
🌱 Grief can be transformed into empowerment through conscious choice
💬 Open, honest conversations about death are especially healing for children
💖 Joy and sorrow can coexist—and both deserve space in the healing journey
🧠 Reframing the narrative around loss reveals hidden gifts and growth
🤝 Seeking help is not weakness—it’s a vital part of the path forward
🔥 Choosing to celebrate life while grieving allows for deeper transformation
05:08 – Empowered by Loss: How Our Choices Shape the Healing Journey
10:13 – Surviving the Shock: Navigating the First Days of Grief
15:02 – Grieving with Children: Creating Safe, Honest Conversations
19:53 – Choosing Joy: Walking the Path from Pain to Light
24:54 – The Unexpected Gifts of Grief: Beauty Within the Sorrow
29:47 – Life After Loss: Reclaiming Power Through Conscious Choice
35:02 – Grief in New Forms: How Healing Shows Up in Different Seasons
39:11 – The Expanding Heart: Embracing Wholeness Through Healing
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