Big Stuff With Danielle Colley
Life's too short for perfection and too long for burnout. I'm Danielle Colley - award-winning author, speaker, and coach who helps ambitious women to get the hell out of their own way.
Big Stuff tackles conversations that actually matter. Two formats: Good Chat (interviews) and How Are You Really? (solo coaching with real listener challenges - or even my own).
No toxic positivity, just raw honesty about ambitious living. If you're burnt out from achieving everything you wanted or tired of pretending everything's fine - this is your space.
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Big Stuff With Danielle Colley
Does Everything Happen For A Reason (or is that something a$$holes say?)
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Does Everything Happen For A Reason?
Conversations on Grief, Healing, and Resilience with Imogen Carn.
In this compelling debut episode of 'Big Stuff,' host Danielle welcomes her first guest, Imogen.
As a seasoned podcaster from the "Good Mourning" podcast and trauma informed breathwork facilitator, Imogen offers deep insight into her tumultuous journey through the harrowing experience of losing her mother to suicide.
Imogen shares her profound story of uncovering the 20-year abusive relationship her mother was trapped in.
We delve into grief, recovery, and the transformative power of forgiveness, and explore various healing modalities that have helped Imogen on her path, including somatic therapies and breathwork.
This episode also touches on the importance of addressing grief and death openly in a culture which often fears not only dying but also speaking about the dead.
Imogen shares poignant reflections on resilience, the choice to find meaning in suffering, and her ongoing mission to support others with their healing journeys.
You will gain insights on how to approach grief, making this episode a powerful resource for navigating the complexities of loss and healing.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED -
Books and authors mentioned include -
'The Gift' and 'The Choice' by Dr. Edith Egar
'Grow Around Grief' theory by Dr. Lois Tonkin
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00:00 Welcome to Big Stuff
02:21 A Life-Changing Conversation
03:37 Uncovering a Dark Truth
07:31 The Aftermath and Seeking Justice
14:17 Understanding Coercive Control
23:21 Turning Grief into Purpose
29:12 Starting the Podcast Amidst Grief
29:28 The Evolution of the Podcast
29:45 Finding Light in Darkness
30:15 Honoring My Mom's Legacy
30:52 The Concept of Healing
31:02 Sacred Contracts and Life's Purpose
31:44 Everything Happens for a Reason?
32:20 Navigating Grief and Meaning
36:13 Supporting Others Through Grief?
36:33 Personal Grief Experiences
37:19 Dealing with Others' Grief
38:33 Teaching Grief and Death in Schools
41:12 A Personal Story of Loss
44:42 The Importance of Acknowledging Loss
45:22 Healing and Moving Forward
50:37 The Role of Somatic Therapy
53:35 Future Plans and Community Support