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The Hey Rhona Podcast is a space created for leaders who are growing, healing, and leading with intention. This show is for those who feel the pull to live fully, love well, and lead with purpose—even in the middle of the mess.
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Each week, you’ll find practical tools in the show notes for both personal development and leadership development—so you can apply what you hear to real life in real time.
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Let's Talk: Lessons I Learned Through Grief
In today’s episode, Rhona chats with her long-time friend Brooke about navigating life’s challenges, personal growth, and the power of lasting friendships. Brooke shares her journey from social work in the nonprofit and state sectors to the pharmaceutical world. She shares how loosing her son, and walking through grief has shaped the way she lives and leads others today.
Brooke offers powerful insights on balancing family, career, and creative passions, proving that embracing challenges leads to transformation.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Personal Growth Through Career and Life Changes: Brooke reflects on her journey through different careers, highlighting the growth she experienced from social work to the pharmaceutical industry.
- Lessons from Social Work and the Nonprofit Sector: Insights into the importance of empathy, advocacy, and service from Brooke’s work in the nonprofit and state sectors.
- Grief and Healing: Brooke opens up about the painful experience of losing her son and shares how grief has deeply shaped her leadership and personal life.
- Balancing Family, Career, and Passion: Tips on how to navigate multiple roles while maintaining your own well-being and purpose.
- The Power of Meaningful Connections: The impact of lasting friendships and how they can be a source of strength and support during challenging times.
Tips for High-Capacity Leaders Navigating Grief:
- Allow Yourself to Feel: It's important to acknowledge and process the pain of loss. Grief can be isolating, but facing it head-on allows space for healing.
- Leverage Your Support System: Lean into friendships, mentors, or support groups. Brooke emphasizes the importance of meaningful connections for emotional strength.
- Practice Self-Compassion: As a high-capacity leader, you may feel the pressure to keep moving forward, but taking time for self-care and grace is essential for long-term healing.
- Create Space for Reflection: Find moments in your busy life to reflect on your experiences and the lessons you’ve learned from grief. This can foster personal growth and greater empathy in leadership.
Simple Tool for Encouraging Healing:
- The Gratitude Practice: Start or end your day by writing down three things you’re grateful for. This simple tool can shift your focus from pain to healing by acknowledging the positive aspects of life, even during tough times. Brooke shares how practicing gratitude has helped her find peace amidst grief and foster resilience.
Tune in for this inspiring conversation on growth, resilience, and the beauty of meaningful connections. Brooke’s journey proves that even through the hardest times, there is room for transformation and healing.
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