Introducing one of my all-time favourite humans, Kelsey.Our paths first crossed in 2017, when my husband was posted to a US Air Force base in Phoenix, Arizona. I had no idea at the time that I’d become a witness to one of the most defining years of Kelsey’s life, the year she both became a mother and lost her beloved husband, Stephen, call sign "Trip."Seven years on, we meet Kelsey at the beginning of a powerful new chapter. In this conversation, Kelsey shares her extraordinary journey through grief, love, and everything in between. We talk about the complexities of motherhood, the unexpected wisdom that can arise in heartbreak, the beauty of community, and the signs that love leaves behind.I’m so grateful to share this space with her, and I hope you find as much depth, grace, and light in this conversation as I did.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Reflections on Loss05:55 Childhood Memories and Early Influences06:41 Childhood Reflections and Early Influences08:54 Love Story: Meeting Stephen11:45 Navigating Long-Distance Relationships14:57 College Life and Career Beginnings17:46 Yoga Journey and Community Connections24:50 Life in South Korea and Personal Growth29:34 Becoming a Mother: The Journey Begins37:37 Navigating Grief During Pregnancy40:27 The Birth of Georgia and Love's Depth41:50 The Tragic Loss of Stephen47:35 Community Support in Times of Grief49:34 Surprises in Grief and Dark Humor53:45 Wisdom from Grief: What to Do and Not Do01:01:15 Making Big Decisions in Grief01:06:37 Adjusting to Life in Cincinnati01:09:31 Embracing Family Dynamics and Support01:11:36 Personal Growth Through Yoga and Healing01:14:51 Navigating Motherhood and Independence01:17:53 Living with Grief and Connection01:21:36 Signs from Beyond: Connecting with Loved Ones01:24:26 Evolving Beliefs About Life and Afterlife01:26:33 Finding Joy and Playfulness in Grief01:32:05 Goals for the Future: Maintaining Peace and CreativityYou can find Kelsey's beautiful work and follow along on her next adventures on Instagram @kelseygrace.coAnd don't forget to follow along for the next installments of Kind of a Mess on Instagram too - @kind_of_a__mess

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