191. Living in the Shadow of Loss: Sara Kelly's Journey with Anticipatory Grief

The Anxiety Chicks

Cloud10

Health & Fitness, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Mental Health

4.8 • 808 Ratings

🗓️ 16 November 2024

⏱️ 83 minutes

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions about death, terminal illness, and grief, which may be triggering for some listeners. Please listen with care and prioritize your well-being. In this heartfelt episode, The Chicks dive into the complex emotions of anticipatory grief—the deep sadness and anxiety that come from knowing a loved one is facing a terminal illness. Our guest, Sara Kelly, shares her deeply personal story about learning at just 12 years old that her father had been given only 30 days to live. In an extraordinary turn of events, her father defied the odds and lived another 25 years, leaving Sara with a unique journey through grief, loss, and healing. Sara offers wisdom and guidance for anyone navigating the grieving process, including: How to manage the anxiety that comes with grief. Compassionate strategies to move through loss without feeling stuck. Tips for finding moments of peace and courage amidst profound sadness. Whether you're currently walking through your own grief or supporting someone who is, Sara’s story provides a powerful message of resilience and hope. Click here: Healing Book Recommendations Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Farmacy—your go-to for clean, effective skincare made with natural ingredients. Visit farmacybeauty.com and use code ANXIETYCHICKS for 20% off your order! Connect with Us: Don’t forget to watch us on You Tube! Follow us on Instagram: @theanxietychicks @theanxietyhealer @health_anxiety Have a story to share? Email us at [email protected] Rate, review, and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hi, I'm Allison. And I'm Taylor. And we're the host of the anxiety chicks podcast where we dive deep into the reality of anxiety, nutrition, and mental health. Listen as we explore all things anxiety healing while keeping it real, including our own struggles with mental health. We'll bring our expertise as healing professionals to the conversation while discussing the tools and strategies you need to heal the anxious mind.
0:24.1	Listen to the Anxiety Chicks on the IHeart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast.
0:36.4	Hi, everyone.
0:37.7	Welcome back to the Anxiety Chicks podcast.
0:39.9	I'm Alison Sepanera and Taylor is out this week, but I have an incredible replace.
0:47.9	Well, not replace me.
0:49.0	I don't want to replace Taylor.
0:50.3	But I have an awesome guest today that I know what we talk about today has been highly requested.
0:58.8	But it's also kind of like an uncomfortable topic.
1:02.4	And I think more more people are talking about it.
1:05.2	But I know, well, anyway, Sarah is here, my friend Sarah Kelly.
1:10.2	I'm so excited. I have, she's waving at the camera for
1:13.7	anyone watching on YouTube, but for anyone listening, say hello, Sarah. Hello, everyone. Thank you
1:19.1	so much for having me on. I'm so excited to share my journey and I know we have so much in common.
1:26.1	So I'm thankful we get to have this conversation
1:27.9	finally. I am too. And I know this is a long time coming. And before you tell us a little bit
1:35.0	more about your journey and yourself, I've known Sarah since I was 23 maybe. How old were you
1:41.4	when we met? I was 19. I wasn't legal to go to the bars and I was just obsessed
1:45.9	with like hearing about like your night before the next day. I'm like, tell me everything.
1:52.0	Totally. And that's why I was like 20, right? Because how old are you now? I'm 39. I'll be 40 in May.
1:58.6	Yeah. So I was like 23, 24. And yeah, that was the peak. And any,
2:02.0	any healers listening, I have talked about my life in my 20s and how much I struggled with at
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