Balancing Gratitude And Grief: A Holiday Special With Lee And April

Navigating Grief, Boundaries, and Holiday Joy: A Candid Conversation

In this episode of the 'Own Your Essence' podcast, host April DeMille is joined by her guest co-host Lee Walczak. They engage in a lively and deep discussion about life transitions, family dynamics, and the challenges and joys of the holiday season. Key topics include April's daughter's wedding, the grief and transformation that accompany such milestones, the concept of seasonal sadness, as well as the importance of maintaining boundaries in their practices as healers. They also discuss their holiday traditions, favorite Christmas memories, and inject humor into their conversation by imagining how their spirit guides would decorate their Christmas trees. The episode concludes with reflections on the necessity of laughter in dealing with life's challenges.

00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter

01:02 Thanksgiving Reflections

04:33 Navigating Seasonal Sadness

09:16 The Importance of Boundaries in Healing Work

32:37 Understanding Safety and Boundaries

33:29 Firing Clients: Personal Experiences

38:08 The Importance of Saying No

39:54 Holiday Traditions and Preferences

46:44 Fun Holiday Questions

54:05 Gifts for Spirit Guides

58:09 Wrapping Up with Laughter