Smart Talks
Join kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart and Elizabeth Smart Foundation Executive Director, Heather Stockdale as they speak with therapists, survivors, and experts as they share stories of empowerment, recovery, and hope. If you or someone you know has ever experienced the horrors of sexual assault, then this podcast is for you!
Smart Talks
Living Fully After Loss: Amanda Kloots on Grief, Parenting, and Resilience
Actress, Entrepreneur and Fitness Expert Amanda Kloots opens up about her powerful journey from Broadway performer to entrepreneur, navigating the unimaginable loss of her husband to COVID-19 while raising their young son. With honesty and grace, she shares the complexities of grieving in the public eye, the challenges of solo parenting through heartbreak, and the profound role community played in her healing.
Through her story, Amanda reflects on the importance of self-care, mental wellness, and staying present—even in the face of deep sorrow. Her experiences have not only reshaped her approach to life and motherhood but also inspired a renewed commitment to living fully, finding joy in the everyday, and using her platform to uplift others.
Trigger warnings:
- Grief and bereavement
- COVID-19-related death
- Loss of a spouse
- Single parenting
Amanda's book, Live Your Life