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May 20, 2023 47 mins

Today's guest is Lori May Mier who is  the author of Marin and Her Very Bright Star; a story of resiliency which is available on her website. She also is an activator in her community. Find out why I use the word "activator" instead of "activist" in the episode. 
We talk about:

  • The difference between Grief and loss
  • Narrative therapy and how reimagining your story can change your perspective
  • Lori's experience with parental loss
  • The abuse Lori endured at the hands of her caregivers
  • Lori shares how generational grief shows up in parenting
  • Lori unpacks what it means to witness ones own courageous evolution 

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