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2 episodes with dara kurtz
2 episodes with dara kurtz
2 episodes with dara kurtz
2 episodes with dara kurtz
2 episodes with dara kurtz
2 episodes with dara kurtz
Our survivorship topic speaker today is Dara Kurtz. Dara is a breast cancer survivor, author of Crush Cancer, and survivorship mentor. As of March 2025, she is also Cancer Services' Survivor Engagement Coordinator! Listen to our interview with Dara to hear: - The most significant mental or emotional shift she experienced after finishing treatment - How she began to rebuild identity after cancer - What tools or habits have helped her the most in navigating life post-cancer - The role that community played in her healing
Can life's toughest challenges ignite our greatest transformations? In this episode, Dara Kurtz, author of I Am My Mother's Daughter and creator of the Crazy Perfect Life blog, shares how her cancer diagnosis at 42 reshaped her life and inspired her to live with intention. Dara's story reveals how to choose gratitude in messy times, redefine success on your terms, and approach the holidays with grace and self-compassion. This uplifting conversation is a reminder to find joy in small moments and start living fully—right now. Here's what you can look forward to in today's episode: Dara's life drastically changing after she found out she had cancer Dara's definition of a crazy, perfect life Saying no and making space for what feels good for you Making gratitude a daily practice Navigating the holiday season, especially during difficult times Prioritizing relationships How to have more self-love and self-compassion Reflection question to ponder: “What do you admire about yourself this very second? What are you grateful for overcoming?” Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l Free 5-Minute Guided Meditation l Electric Ideas Podcast Connect with Dara: Instagram | Website | Facebook | Books
Originally Published January 12, 2022 Join us for a captivating conversation with Dara Kurtz, a remarkable woman who embarked on a transformative journey after being diagnosed with breast cancer at 40. Discover how Dara's resilience and perspective offer invaluable lessons on navigating life's challenges and embracing each day with purpose and gratitude. Transitioning from a successful career as a financial advisor, Dara embraced writing, speaking, and podcasting to share her insights on finding joy and happiness in everyday life. With over 200,000 followers on her personal blog, Dara is celebrated for her inspirational message and wisdom. As the author of several books, including "I am My Mother's Daughter," Dara draws from her own life experiences to empower others in strengthening relationships and embracing gratitude. About Dara Kurtz: Dara has endured tremendous personal challenges, including the loss of her mother to cancer and her own battle with breast cancer. Despite these hardships, she emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and sharing our struggles to find strength and connection with others. Through her platform, CRAZY PERFECT LIFE, she advocates for embracing life's ups and downs, cherishing relationships, and finding meaning in each day. Kurtz shares her story through writing and speaking engagements, aiming to inspire others to live authentically and make the most of their lives. She emphasizes the value of relationships and the realization that life's true treasures cannot be measured by financial success alone. Social Media: Website: https://crazyperfectlife.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife X: https://twitter.com/crazyperflife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dara-kurtz-025267126/ Thanks for listening to the show! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation, please email me at allen@drallenlycka.com or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka. We would love to have you join us there, and welcome your messages. We check our Messenger often. This show is built on “The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life.” Get your copy by visiting: https://secretsbook.now.site/home We are building a community of like-minded people in the personal development/self-help/professional development industries, and are always looking for wonderful guests for our show. If you have any recommendations, please email us! Dr. Allen Lycka's Social Media Links Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_allen_lycka/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drallenlycka LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenlycka YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/drallenlycka Subscribe to the show. We would be honored to have you subscribe to the show - you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device.
Dara Kurtz after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 42, left her 20 year career as a financial advisor to focus on writing, speaking and podcasting to help people through her experiences. Today, her personal blog, Crazy Perfect Life reached over 200,000 followers. Dara has been a guest on over 60 podcast, TV radio shows. And her latest book is “I Am My Mother's Daughter”, wisdom of life, loss and love there. His goal is to use her life experiences to help people strengthen their relationships and create more happiness and joy in their everyday lives. Dara is a mom with two gorgeous daughters, one is currently studying in college and the other one has just graduated. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and has been married for almost 30 years. In this episode, we dive deep into acknowledging deeply buried feelings to allow yourself to grieve, daily tools to help you navigate life and how to process guilt of enjoying life while remembering the people you lost. Dara also shared about being pregnant while knowing her Mother has stage 4 cancer, reading the bag of letters written by her Mom and Grandmother, and how she remembers the people she lost through reliving what they love doing. “I think sometimes we're afraid to talk about the past, we're afraid to talk about people that we've lost because it hurts, it's painful. But most of the time people really want to talk about people what they've lost. They want to share. It feels good when we open up space and we give ourselves permission to do that. It's really a way to not only connect the past with the present, but also to feel that loss but also to remember the good times and count the blessings and feel joyful for what we had. And I think what's really important is to focus on what you had, not what you lost.” - Dara Kurtz Learn More About: What Grieving do to help you show up and serve others The Types of Loss “Happiness Contract” Dara's Book: “I Am My Mother's Daughter” Connect with Dara: Instagram: @crazyperflife Website: https://crazyperfectlife.com Buy her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Am-My-Mothers-Daughter-Wisdom/dp/1942134657/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=i+am+my+mothers+daughter+Dara+kurtz&qid=1588793823&sr=8-1 Join Harmonious Hormones Program HERE: https://www.nazgrimley.com/harmonious-hormones/ Connect with me: Instagram: @nazgrimley Website: www.nazgrimley.com Linktree: linktr.ee/cincofn Book FREE date with Naz call here: https://calendly.com/fitwithnaz/self-love-date-with-naz Download your free Cycle Syncing Guide here: https://wondrous-hustler-7902.ck.page/cc547ed3e7
Dara Kurtz is the creator of the popular blog crazyperfectlife.com, with over 180,000 followers from around the world. After going through breast cancer 6 1/2 years ago, she quit her job as a financial advisor, launched her blog, and wrote her first book Crush Cancer. Her second book just released, I am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love, It is all about the connection between mothers and daughters, how the loss of her mom impacted her life, and how to be intentional about growing relationships to create a more meaningful life. Dara is a speaker, workshop leader, and coach, and loves sharing her journey to help and inspire others. She lives in Lewisville, North Carolina, with her husband and daughters, loves spending time in nature, and practicing Kundalini yoga. This is the second time I have Dara on the podcast! This time we chat about the transition of her and her husband becoming empty nesters, as both their daughters are now in college. This is a sesson in parenting that we all go through, and there can be a range of emotions in this new stage. Connect with Dara Kurtz: https://crazyperfectlife.com/ Listen to the other podcast I recorded with Dara https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/podcast/episode/c2d52bdf/49-the-power-of-handwritten-letters-with-dara-kurtz Connect with Kendra Rinaldi: https://www.griefgratitudeandthegrayinbetween.com/
DARA KURTZ, after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of forty-two, left her twenty-year career as a financial advisor to focus on writing and speaking. Today her personal blog, Crazy Perfect Life (www.crazyperfectlife.com), reaches over 200,000 followers. Dara is the author of three books, her most recent being: I am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love. Dara's goal is to use her life experiences to help people strengthen their relationships and create more happiness and joy in their everyday lives. Today we discuss the loss of Dara's mom at the age of 52 to cancer. Dara shares her battle with breast cancer and how beating it inspired her to write her book. @crazyperfectlife - Say hi! @dyingoflaughter_podcast / DyingOfLaughterPodcast@gmail.com Do you like this show? Leaving a review on Apple Podcasts is extremely appreciated...I read & cherish every single one! @_ChelsWhoElse_ | www.ChelsWhoElse.com This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp, Lantern, and Oaktree Memorials. BETTERHELP - Speak with a licensed counselor here: www.betterhelp.com/DOL OAKTREE MEMORIALS - Buy your modern urn here. LANTERN - Get started with end-of-life planning here.
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This conversation with guest speaker Dara Kurtz covered many topics including how to cultivate healthy relationships, dealing with grief and loss, as well as surviving cancer. Dara was very vulnerable and shared the pain that she went through when she lost her mom at the age of 29 and then later shared the pain that she and her daughters endured when she got cancer at the age of 42. It was obviously a challenging time for her and her family and she was able to take this experience and turn her life around. She began writing books and created her blog and has become an inspiration to many. She also shared how she cultivated a beautiful relationship with her two daughters. If you want to be inspired this episode will surely do that. “Listen to your heart. Listen to that pull you might feel inside yourself, and be willing to go down a new path. You never know what you'll discover or find.” ~Dara Kurtz Three takeaways: 1. What was your process for grieving the loss of her mom? ~ 9 minutes 2. How did Dara support herself and her girls through cancer? ~14 minutes 3. How do we have healthy and good relationships? ~ 17 minutes To claim Dara's Free Gift “” go to: https://crazyperfectlife.com/i-am-my-mothers-daughter/ About Dara: Dara Kurtz, after being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of forty-two, left her twenty-year career as a financial advisor to focus on writing, speaking, and podcasting. Today her personal blog, Crazy Perfect Life (www.crazyperfectlife.com), reaches over 200,000 followers. Dara is the author of several books, her most recent being: I am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love. Dara's goal is to use her life experiences to help people strengthen their relationships and create more happiness and joy in their everyday lives. Connect with Dara: website: www.crazyperfectlife.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife email: dara@crazyperfectlife.com Go to our Teachable Online School and check out our courses including our signature FREE “Balancing Your Backpack” and “I AM WHOLE” Courses https://masksoff.teachable.com/courses To Contact Us: Instagram: @masksoffcommunity FB Masks Off Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/masksoffcommunity Masks Off Email: podcastmasksoff@gmail.com Masks Off YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/channel/UCaWJfO7ZFd4aYBX3e-clj9Q Tia Fagan Website: tiafagan.com Facebook: @tiafagancoach Instagram: @tiafagancoach Email: tiafagancoach@gmail.com Kim Gross Website: unlock-yourmind.com Facebook: @unlockyourmindhypnotherapy Email: kimgross@unlock-yourmind.com Episode 124
Dara Levan and Dara Kurtz discuss finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. A podcast episode on self-care, love, loss, life lessons and being grateful for everyday moments.
This week, I have the pleasure to have author, speaker, and blogger, Dara Kurtz.She is the author of I Am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love - a book about dealing with the grief of losing her mother as well as leaving a legacy to her children.We will be talking about dealing with loss, how it affects the marriage, how a spouse can support their partner through the grieving process, and how to leave a legacy to our children through the written word.
This special edition episode is a compilation of 13 special guests from Season 2 answering the question, “how do you define family?” This compilation is pulled from informative interviews with a range of everyday friends, family, neighbors, and experts sharing their own journey to define and create a family. This episode features Emily Westerfield, Drunk Aunt Overseas, Carmela, Laney, Jorge, Jenna Guadagni, Caroline, Dara Kurtz, Ambi Kavanagh, Ali Vander Baan, Tom Webb, Kelly Fay and Ashe Hornsby. In this episode: [00:18] Emily Westerfield [00:48] Drunk Aunt Overseas [01:42] Carmela [02:23] Laney [03:49] Jorge [04:08] Jenna Guadagni [05:17] Caroline [06:00] Dara Kurtz [07:14] Ambi Kavanagh [07:25] Ali Vander Baan [08:33] Tom Webb [09:00] Kelly Fay [09:17] Ashe Hornsby www.storkdpodcast.com Quotes "Family is where life begins and love should never end." - Jorge The thing I can say is it's just love and connection. I mean, that's what family is to me. It's just that unconditional love and it's really that commitment and that connection. - Ambi Kavanagh I've always called my friends “Framily”. So we're like friends and family put together. I think family is what you make it and it doesn't need to be blood. It just needs to be connection. - Ashe Hornsby
Today's podcast guest is with cancer survivor Dara Kurtz whose intuition had her take a leap of faith to move away from a secure career in banking to become an author and speaker after her treatment for cancer. In this podcast interview, Dara and I talk about how she made the decision to move away from her job, how her illness revealed the people who were really there for her, and finding a bag of 100 old letters written by her mother and two grandmothers that led her to write her book and inspiring others. Website: https://crazyperfectlife.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dara-kurtz-025267126/ Free 7-day challenge!
What would your perfect life look like? Everyone has trials and tribulations in life. How you react to those challenges determines how “perfect” you think your life is. The key to getting what you want out of this life is living with intention. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for personal development: https://passionstruck.com/. Thank you for Watching the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful interview, John R. Miles and his guest Dara Kurtz discuss creating a crazy perfect life. Creating a Crazy Perfect Life John R. Miles and Dara Kurtz discuss the tremendous change in her life brought on by a breast cancer diagnosis. Dara makes it clear that getting a cancer diagnosis is not a death sentence. She believes that it is your attitude that will dictate so much of how you navigate through it. She views time as our most precious resource and discusses how she has altered her time management and the incredible results it brought in helping her create a crazy perfect life. We discuss how her definition of living a successful life was altered and how she started focusing on spending her days doing activities that feed her soul. Why it's vital to stay the course and not tip over the apple cart. But many people fail to do that and don't change. Why the way you choose to wake up and be positive about your outlook is up to you to create. How the Failure to make choices is a choice. You're living this life and your image and all of the things that go along with that. And it's not easy to wake up one day and say, you know, hey, this isn't actually what I want to be doing. And not everyone's going to like that. And not everyone's going to like the new version of you. Or maybe you make a change. It will trigger things for other people that they don't want to think about for themselves. So it's safer to stay the course. It really just all came down to redefining success for myself. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! Enjoy! Show Notes Passion struck podcast episode 50 Dara discusses her financial advisor career Her unlikely cancer diagnosis The impact her mom's sickness had on her life Treating the entire person body, mind, and soul Why choosing to change is so hard Creating the crazy perfect life How she used social media to boost her brand to 200,000 followers Dara discusses her book Crush Cancer The power of your daily choices Why Not making a choice is making a choice Lighting round of questions FOLLOW DARA KURTZ After being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of forty-two, Dara left her twenty-year career as a financial advisor to focus on writing, speaking, and podcasting. Today her personal blog, Crazy Perfect Life, reaches over 200,000 followers. Her latest book, I am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love, was released in September 2020. It is all about the connection between mothers and daughters from one generation to the next. *Website: https://crazyperfectlife.com/ *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dara-kurtz-025267126/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/ *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dara.h.kurtz ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. MILES * Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles * Leave a comment, 5-star rating (please!) * Support me: https://johnrmiles.com * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m. * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles JOHN R. MILES * https://johnrmiles.com/my-story/ * Guides: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Coaching: https://passionstruck.com/coaching/ * Speaking: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking-business-transformation/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck PASSION STRUCK *Subscribe to Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283 *Website: https://passionstruck.com/ *About: https://passionstruck.com/about-passionstruck-johnrmiles/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passionstruck *Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/
20 years after her mother's death, Author, cancer survivor, mother and wife, Dara Kurtz's found a bag full of letters from her mother and grandmother. A mother to a new baby at the time of her mother's death, Dara's did not truly begin to process the depth of her grief until she began reading and ultimately writing " I Am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss and Love, about all she had lost. Listen as Meghan and Dara talk about the truisms of carrying grief and the many ways loss manifests in our lives. https://crazyperfectlife.com
In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Dara Kurtz. If you looked at me you would think my life has been easy. A quick glance wouldn't tell you I've been through hard challenges and struggles, just as most of us have. It took me a long time to admit these struggles and have the courage to be vulnerable and open up about my past. I got used to putting a smile on my face and pretending everything was fine. I share my story with the hope of helping other people realize we all face challenges and hard moments in life and that we aren't alone. We can lean on one another and share, be willing to open up, learn from each other, and come out stronger. Life can be challenging for all of us, and talking about it and sharing is a way for us to feel more connected. Two weeks after I had my first daughter my Mom passed away from cancer. It was devastating and I spent a long time pretending everything was OK. For years, I tried to distract myself from being honest about the pain and sadness that followed me around like my shadow. Grief can be a tricky thing and I didn't know how to help myself. It's been twenty years since my Mom passed away, and I've finally made peace with her death and had the courage to talk about it. I know she would never have wanted her death to get in the way of me living my life, but it took me a long time to realize this. In this episode we discuss being an author, being a cancer survivor, loss, grief, fear, choices, stepping out of comfort zones, gratitude and crazy perfect life. Website: https://crazyperfectlife.com Facebook @crazyperfectlife Instagram @crazyperflife "I think there are times in life when we are supposed to find things or realize things" - 00:04:22 "I remember feeling I have a choice" - 00:16:36 "At the end of the day, life is crazy, all of it" - 00:27:12 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.
In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Dara Kurtz. If you looked at me you would think my life has been easy. A quick glance wouldn't tell you I've been through hard challenges and struggles, just as most of us have. It took me a long time to admit these struggles and have the courage to be vulnerable and open up about my past. I got used to putting a smile on my face and pretending everything was fine. I share my story with the hope of helping other people realize we all face challenges and hard moments in life and that we aren't alone. We can lean on one another and share, be willing to open up, learn from each other, and come out stronger. Life can be challenging for all of us, and talking about it and sharing is a way for us to feel more connected. Two weeks after I had my first daughter my Mom passed away from cancer. It was devastating and I spent a long time pretending everything was OK. For years, I tried to distract myself from being honest about the pain and sadness that followed me around like my shadow. Grief can be a tricky thing and I didn't know how to help myself. It's been twenty years since my Mom passed away, and I've finally made peace with her death and had the courage to talk about it. I know she would never have wanted her death to get in the way of me living my life, but it took me a long time to realize this. In this episode we discuss being an author, being a cancer survivor, loss, grief, fear, choices, stepping out of comfort zones, gratitude and crazy perfect life. Website: https://crazyperfectlife.com Facebook @crazyperfectlife Instagram @crazyperflife "I think there are times in life when we are supposed to find things or realize things" - 00:04:22 "I remember feeling I have a choice" - 00:16:36 "At the end of the day, life is crazy, all of it" - 00:27:12 Empowerography would like to offer you a discount code to one of our exclusive partners, Quartz & Canary Jewelry & Wellness Co. Please use CODE EMPOWER15 to receive 15% off upon check out at www.quartzandcanary.com. Quartz & Canary is truly the place, where spirituality meets style.
My mother passed away from breast cancer when I was 19 years old, and every year on her birthday, I try to do something special to honor and remember her. Today, Monday June 14th, is my mom's 66th birthday -- so today's podcast topic of remembering our loved ones who have passed away feels so special and timely to me. Whether or not you've lost a parent, you have probably lost someone in your life who was special to you--a grandparent, a child, a spouse, a sibling or even a treasured family friend. If you're anything like me, you may feel a yearning to keep that loved one close and to introduce your children to them in ways that are meaningful and long-lasting. I think this episode will give you a few ideas to help your kids connect with someone you've lost. Guest, Dara Kurtz,and I talk about our passion for leaving a tangible legacy of love for our children, as well as making sure that our children feel connected to the loved ones who came before them. *** - 3 Takeaways for Helping your Kids Connect with Someone You've Lost- Create traditions around what they loved to do - You can do these traditions every year on their birthday or other meaningful holidays, but you should also be looking for ways to weave little traditions into your everyday life, such as singing your kids the same lullabies or playing the same bedtime games or using the same funny idioms. Find your letters and write letters - we need to be deliberate about leaving them something tangible and handwritten behind, even if that means prioritizing the time to do that. We can also collect written letters and cards from loved ones for our kids to connect with someone you've lost. Use food and family recipes to create connection - Make your loved one's favorite foods and talk about them. You can even name certain dishes after those loved ones and pass that name down for generations. >>>Will you try any of these tips about helping your kids connect with someone you've lost? What would you add to her takeaways? Tell us in the comments below! *** -Sponsors- Bravery Magazine June episodes are brought to you by Bravery Magazine, an incredible quarterly print publication for children ages 6-12. Each issue centers around a strong female role model and includes original stories, fun DIY's, hand-on STEAM activities, and more. Jane.com I am so excited to introduce you to Jane.Com, our https://3in30podcast.com/jane/ (newest sponsor) of the podcast. Have you ever heard of Jane? It's a highly-curated, online boutique marketplace featuring the latest in women's fashion trends, accessories, home decor, children's clothing, and more called Jane.Com. If you are interested in checking out what Jane.com has to offer, they actually helped me create a curated shop page especially for 3 in 30 listeners with some of my favorite items displayed. Go to http://jane.com/3in30 (jane.com/3in30). *** -Get in touch with Dara Kurtz!- Book: https://amzn.to/3yL8Jfd (I Am My Mother's Daughter) Blog: https://crazyperfectlife.com/ (https://crazyperfectlife.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife (https://www.facebook.com/crazyperfectlife) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/ (https://www.instagram.com/crazyperflife/) -Mentioned in the Episode- https://amzn.to/3vz4JfS (Dancing at the Pity Party) by Tyler Feder *** -Related Episodes you might be interested in if you like this episode about Helping your Kids Connect with Someone You've Lost - https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/musical-tribute/ (Episode 039: Leaving a Legacy of Love for our Children: A Musical Tribute to My Mama) https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/everyday-moments/ (Episode 029: Making the Most of Everyday Moments to Connect with our Children // April Perry) https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/157-how-and-why-to-journal-even-if-youre-not-a-journaler-kim-christenson/...
In this week's episode, we are joined with Dara Kurtz, a mother, author, and cancer survivor. Dara navigates the depths of difficult and complicated questions, and the question she is exploring today deals with the dynamics of intergenerational mother-daughter relationships. Twenty years after her mother's passing, Dara unexpectedly found several letters written to her from her mother and grandmother. While reading these letters, Dara went through a self-exploration journey and gained priceless wisdom that she now shares with her own daughters. This special episode is focused on the way mothers and daughters connect, the challenges of raising a daughter, and the importance of sharing wisdom across generations. https://www.storkdpodcast.com/season2 In This Episode: [ 1:30 ] The start of Dara's story, the pain of losing a mother and the joys of gaining a daughter [ 5:11 ] Navigating becoming a mom for the first time without the guidance and support of her own mother [ 9:07 ] How Dara tried to convey her mother to her children to create a connection [ 10:36 ] The biggest gift the letters from her mother gave to Dara [ 16:01 ] Using mother/daughter journals to connect with each other [ 18:31 ] Different activities to connect past generations with future generations in family [ 21:28 ] How the relationship with her daughters has evolved over time [ 24:21 ] Advice for parents who are currently in a difficult season of parenting [ 27:43 ] What Dara has learned from her mother/daughter relationships [ 31:04 ] Dara's definition of family [ 32:47 ] Speaking out about guilt and how to work on feeling guilt [ 37:46 ] Tools Dara has used in her journey to personal development [ 40:02 ] How to approach the world with new eyes after a difficult period in life [ 41:32 ] Where to find resources written by Dara Takeaways: The importance of connecting the past with the present and how it can impact the future of a family. Being connected from one generation to the next, mother to daughter. Trying to navigate the challenges of becoming a new mom without the guidance and support from your own mother. Embracing each “season” as a parent and understanding the role the parent needs to play for their child in each of those seasons. Learning how to recognize and deal with guilt as a parent. Different ways of being intentional with connecting past generations with future generations of family. Links: Crazy Perfect Life Website - https://crazyperfectlife.com Book: https://bookshop.org/books/i-am-my-mother-s-daughter-wisdom-on-life-loss-and-love/9781942134657 Disclaimer: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The stories and experiences contained within reflect the experiences and opinions of the guest and may contain content found to be triggering by listeners. Listeners should take care to avoid program content which may not be suited to them. The contents of any podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, do not reflect the opinions of the podcast or its host and do not create any type of professional relationship between the audience and presenters. No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. Stork'd Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site.
Zibby moderated a conversation between Emmy-nominated comedy writer, Bess Kalb, and author of I Am My Mother’s Daughter, Dana Kurtz, as part of the Florida JCC's Author Series. The recorded panel, released here as a podcast, focuses on how Bess and Dana both processed the grief of losing the most influential female figures in their lives through writing as well as the lessons that have been collectively passed down through generations of Jewish women.Purchase your copies on Amazon or Bookshop:Amazon Dara: https://amzn.to/2Sm4Yw4Bookshop Dara: https://bit.ly/3wonq5OAmazon Bess: https://amzn.to/2SlnqocBookshop Bess: https://bit.ly/3vbetwB See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
After going through breast cancer at 42, Dara Kurtz gained the courage and insight to completely change her life and career. Dara started the Crazy Perfect Life blog and self published her first book, Crush Cancer. Today, Dara continues to blog to her 195k followers on Facebook, write and take on a growing number of speaking engagements. Dara’s second book, I am My Mother’s Daughter, is a love letter to her mother who she lost to cancer too early, when Dara was only 28. In our conversation, Dara shares her story and the milestones along her path to creating a job and lifestyle that feels like a ‘joyful playground’. It was not an easy path. Losing her mother shattered Dara's world, and then getting diagnosed with breast cancer while her two daughters were still young was Dara's greatest nightmare. Dara bravely made it through to the other side, and along the way, she learned how gratitude and mindset can change everything. If you need inspiration to overcome a challenge, or get the courage to start on working on a career switch, this conversation is for you. Follow us @meantforit Reach out to us: contact@meantforit.com
Parents want to enjoy their children. We want to spend time with them, have fun with them, and feel good about our relationship, especially through the teen years. And that can be challenging. The importance of establishing this connection amplifies when we understand having a good relationship with a parent is a protective factor for teenagers. So we wonder how we can get our kids to talk to us, come to us with concerns, and spend time with us. Part of the answer is by building connections. Mighty Parenting podcast host Sandy Fowler interviews Dara Kurtz on connecting with your teenager. They discuss creating connection and strengthening family bonds. Our Guest: Dara Kurtz Detailed Show Notes and Support at MightyParenting.com episode 176 Our Sponsors: iBme — Mindfulness courses and retreats for teens and adults online and in-person. Visit iBme.com to learn more and register for programs. Stressed moms have a harder time being the parent they want to be. Get Sandy’s free Core Strategy Inventory at sandyfowler.com/stress-relief
Join me, Dr. Sarah Milken, in an open and honest conversation about discovering what it means to really connect with our loved ones, overcoming grief, and how to live a meaningful life without regrets, in the second half of life with Dara Kurtz. Dara is a blogger, podcaster & three time author, who recreated her life at 42...after being diagnosed with breast cancer and losing her mom to breast cancer. She decided to leave her twenty-year career as a financial advisor and begin pursuing her longtime passions. She is letting us in on her personal struggles with loss and how she came up with family rituals to keep those bonds strong. We are going to dig deep into the details of Dara's journey, in her second half of life. She discusses with us how her own journey through breast cancer and writing her book brought her closer to her late mother and her daughters. We talk about the obstacles she was able to overcome, and what led her to enjoy every second of life and pursue her true passions in life. We can learn so much from Dara, in how to live more in the present. Some highlights: Dara found out she was pregnant with her first child & her mother's stage 4 breast cancer, in the same weekend At 42 Dara was diagnosed with breast cancer herself Dara quit her job as a financial advisor to become a writer Dara and her daughters wrote to each other in mother-daughter journals She talks about the importance of rituals and what you can do to stay connected with your loved ones The four types of loved ones letter writing Golden Nuggets Give yourself permission to believe in your story We all have things that we can work through to get to know ourselves and to grow and be a better version of ourselves Make the most of every opportunity and have the courage to take that next step The three most important nuggets to live by You don't need to compare yourself to other people, you are your own person Give yourself permission to make mistakes, and don't be afraid of the word “NO” The four types of letter writing Looking forward to connecting with you! Here are some options to chat further! To learn more about the golden nuggets we dug up in this episode, click on show notes. To make sure you don't miss future episodes of the podcast, subscribe, subscribe, subscribe. Follow me and DM me on Instagram or Facebook. Email me directly at sarah@theflexibleneurotic.com. This podcast, along with associated websites and social media materials, are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The views expressed are that of Dr. Sarah Milken, and that of her guests, respectively. It is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare professional for any further medical or psychological questions.
This is the first week with the puppy "Clover." Then later we chat with the Dara Kurtz. Author of the book "I am my Mothers Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love." https://crazyperfectlife.com/ When Dara Kurtz was twenty-eight years old, her mother died of cancer. This loss, and the loss of her grandmothers, was so painful that for decades she was afraid to re-read their letters to her, which she kept in a ziploc bag at the bottom of a drawer. Meanwhile, she went on with her life as a wife and mother—and a cancer survivor. One day, longing for contact with the strong women who had loved and raised her, she re-read the letters. They brought back beautiful family memories and taught her many life lessons; they caused her to reflect on the priceless love between mothers and daughters and how wisdom and traditions can be passed on from one generation to the next. Dara's story inspires us to strengthen the bonds between mothers and daughters, to remember family traditions, to let go of the pain of loss, and to make the most of each day of our lives.
Today's guest is Dara Kurtz; she's a writer, speaker, podcaster, and blogger of "Crazy Perfect Life" and shares her wisdom on life, loss, and love. She discusses why we should take a hard look at what's important in our lives. Dara's secret to having a happy life is living fully and loving deeply. Her mom's death held her back for a long time, and she wasn't able to make the most of her life or relationships because she didn't want to risk getting hurt again. Dara shows us the importance of opening our hearts, letting people in, and why we can't live life to our best ability if we worry about what might happen. Dara also encourages us to go for anything we want because what's the worst that can happen? Dara Kurtz is a wife and mother, and at the age of 42 she was diagnosed with cancer. Going through chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery changed Dara's perspective; what she thought was important wasn't so important anymore. She decided to leave her 20-year career as a personal banker and financial advisor to focus on writing. Her blog, "Crazy Perfect Life," has over 200,000 followers. She is the author of three books, Crush Cancer, The Crush Cancer Workbook, and I Am My Mother's Daughter. When Dara was 28, she lost her mother to cancer. She recently wrote a book about the letters and lessons from both her mother and grandmothers, which includes tips that can help strengthen our relationships or help us move forward in our journey in finding love. Kerry Brett and Dara Kurtz cover a lot of ground, topics include;Embrace that life isn't perfect and messy, and all you can do is the best you can.Why we need to stop reviewing regrets.How to keep the keys to your own happiness in your pocket.Why you need to stop caring or worrying about how other people are going to react to us.Why it's important to stop trying to be perfect and live a peaceful life.Why you should challenge yourself, face your fears and ask yourself the worst that can happen?If you don't push yourself and try different things, you can rob yourself of love and joy.You develop more confidence by taking risks and bringing in new experiences.We need to stop being stuck in pain and get back to the business of living.Why you need to stop putting things off and star living for today.Why we should make the of precious time with loved ones.If we close our hearts, then we are cheating ourselves on some of the best positive experiences.Count your blessings instead of your problems.You can learn to recognize and replace negative stories and decide what you want to tell yourself to believe.If you expect good things to happen, they usually do.The world can be our playground if we let it.For more information about Dara Kurtz you can find out more on www.crazyperfectlife.com Follow on Facebook Crazy Perfect Life by Dara Kurtz and Instagram @crazyperflife.
Dara recalls growing up in a very loving supportive household. As she went off to college, she decided to pursue finance because it was something she was good at and offered great job security. After being in the industry for a few years, she recalls a specific moment where she knew she needed a change. However, in order for that change to happen, she knew something major needed to occur. The next week, she received the news was diagnosed with breast cancer. Dara recalls that being an extremely difficult time in her life, but she knew she could use her experience to find the courage to make that change that she needed in her life. From there, she started her blog, Crazy Perfect Life, which has only led to more and more opportunities. She is now a motivational speaker and an author of two books. Her most recent book “I am My Mother's Daughter” is now available by following the link in her bio.
Most breast cancers are not related to genes or family history. However, if you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, your family members, especially sisters, daughters and mothers may have an increased risk of getting breast cancer. When cancer does affect multiple generations in a family, the impact can be far greater reaching than just the physical symptoms. Our guest today lost her mother to cancer at an impactful time in her life, was diagnosed with breast cancer 7 years ago, and is raising two daughters. Here to share the ways this has impacted her family, as well as how she’s been able to use her experiences to help other people and to build meaningful relationships is Dara Kurtz. Dara Kurtz is the creator of the popular blog crazyperfectlife.com, with over 200,000 followers from around the world. After going through breast cancer almost 7 years ago, she quit her job as a financial advisor, launched her blog, and wrote her first book Crush Cancer. Her second book just released, I am My Mother’s Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love, It is all about the connection between mothers and daughters from one generation to the next, how to be intentional about growing relationships, and how to create a more meaningful life. Dara is a writer and speaker, and loves sharing her journey to help and inspire others. She lives in Lewisville, North Carolina, with her husband and daughters, loves spending time in nature, and practicing Kundalini yoga. Special Guest: Dara Kurtz.
I had such a great discussion with Dara Kurtz for this episode. Dara is the author of “I Am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love.” We talked about intentionally creating your legacy and family traditions. And, we dive deep on the topic of letter writing: why it's important, along with lots and lots of tips from Dara. Some topics Dara and I discuss include: Why she named her blog “Crazy Perfect Life;” The bag of letters from her childhood that she re-discovered after her mom died; The three different types of letters: Just Because letters; Special Occasion letters; and Legacy letters; Tips for writing each of these types of letters; The mother-daughter journals Dara kept with her kids; and Family traditions as a link between the past, present, and future. I hope you enjoy my discussion with Dara Kurtz. -=-=-=-=- Thank you sponsors & partners: Audible - Get a FREE audiobook and 30-day free trial: www.audibletrial.com/widowedparent BetterHelp - Talk with a licensed, professional therapist online. Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/widowedparent Blue Apron - Special offers for listeners of the podcast: jennylisk.com/blueapron Grief Coach - Grief support text messaging service. Tips and support delivered all year long, personalized based on your loss. Listeners get $20 off: grief.coach/sign-up/JENNYLISK Support the show: Patreon, Merch, and More -=-=-=-=-
After being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of forty-two, Dara Kurtz left her twenty-year career as a personal banker and financial advisor to focus on writing, speaking, and podcasting. She found herself transformed by the experience and found a new purpose in helping people strengthen their relationships and create more happiness and joy in their everyday lives. Today her personal blog, Crazy Perfect Life, reaches over 190,000 followers. Dara is the author of three books, Crush Cancer: Personal Enlightenment from a Cancer Survivor, Crush Cancer Workbook, and the most recent, I am My Mother’s Daughter.
33, I Could Hear Her Voice Mother. Wife. Daughter. Motherless Daughter. Author. Public Speaker. Cancer Thriver. Dara Kurtz is all of these things and so much more. She has had many experiences in her life that have brought her to a low point, however her Thriving spirit has enabled her to face each challenge head on and eventually get through to the other side of each experience. Two weeks after Dara gave birth to her first daughter, her Mom passed away from cancer. Dara tried to distract herself from the grief, pain, and loss by throwing herself into motherhood and her job. She had her best year in her career that year. Dara has since left her career and given herself the space, time and opportunity to make peace with her mothers death and to talk with others about it as well. Dara also had cancer herself, which sent her into a new journey of grief and learning. Advice from Dara: Write letters to your loved ones now, while you can. The handwritten word holds a lot of power for Dara. There are 3 kinds of letters: Just Because, Special Occasion, and The Legacy letter. Dara has written several books and has several tools available for those dealing with cancer, grief and loss. Books: I Am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss and Love Crush Cancer: Personal Enlightenment From A Cancer Survivor Crush Cancer Workbook Books can be found on Amazon, or through her website. Instagram: @crazyperflife Facebook: Crazy Perfect Life Website: https://crazyperfectlife.com/ Podcast Spotlight: Thrive The Podcast with Garth and Dara Part of life is facing and overcoming challenges. This podcast helps listeners overcome whatever challenges they might encounter. Join Dara and Garth as well as inspirational guests who are change leaders in the world. Hosts: Garth Callaghan and Dara Kurtz Instagram: @napkinnotesdad @crazyperflife This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds. Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @parentlesspodcast Voicemail: 623.396.6069 You are not alone.
33, I Could Hear Her Voice Mother. Wife. Daughter. Motherless Daughter. Author. Public Speaker. Cancer Thriver. Dara Kurtz is all of these things and so much more. She has had many experiences in her life that have brought her to a low point, however her Thriving spirit has enabled her to face each challenge head on and eventually get through to the other side of each experience. Two weeks after Dara gave birth to her first daughter, her Mom passed away from cancer. Dara tried to distract herself from the grief, pain, and loss by throwing herself into motherhood and her job. She had her best year in her career that year. Dara has since left her career and given herself the space, time and opportunity to make peace with her mothers death and to talk with others about it as well. Dara also had cancer herself, which sent her into a new journey of grief and learning. Advice from Dara: Write letters to your loved ones now, while you can. The handwritten word holds a lot of power for Dara. There are 3 kinds of letters: Just Because, Special Occasion, and The Legacy letter. Dara has written several books and has several tools available for those dealing with cancer, grief and loss. Books: I Am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss and Love Crush Cancer: Personal Enlightenment From A Cancer Survivor Crush Cancer Workbook Books can be found on Amazon, or through her website. Instagram: @crazyperflife Facebook: Crazy Perfect Life Website: https://crazyperfectlife.com/ Podcast Spotlight: Thrive The Podcast with Garth and Dara Part of life is facing and overcoming challenges. This podcast helps listeners overcome whatever challenges they might encounter. Join Dara and Garth as well as inspirational guests who are change leaders in the world. Hosts: Garth Callaghan and Dara Kurtz Instagram: @napkinnotesdad @crazyperflife This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds. Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcast Email: parentlesspodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @parentlesspodcast Voicemail: 623.396.6069 You are not alone.
33, I Could Hear Her VoiceMother. Wife. Daughter. Motherless Daughter. Author. Public Speaker. Cancer Thriver. Dara Kurtz is all of these things and so much more. She has had many experiences in her life that have brought her to a low point, however her Thriving spirit has enabled her to face each challenge head on and eventually get through to the other side of each experience. Two weeks after Dara gave birth to her first daughter, her Mom passed away from cancer. Dara tried to distract herself from the grief, pain, and loss by throwing herself into motherhood and her job. She had her best year in her career that year. Dara has since left her career and given herself the space, time and opportunity to make peace with her mothers death and to talk with others about it as well. Dara also had cancer herself, which sent her into a new journey of grief and learning. Advice from Dara: Write letters to your loved ones now, while you can. The handwritten word holds a lot of power for Dara.There are 3 kinds of letters: Just Because, Special Occasion, and The Legacy letter. Dara has written several books and has several tools available for those dealing with cancer, grief and loss. Books:I Am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss and LoveCrush Cancer: Personal Enlightenment From A Cancer SurvivorCrush Cancer WorkbookBooks can be found on Amazon, or through her website.Instagram: @crazyperflifeFacebook: Crazy Perfect Life Website: https://crazyperfectlife.com/Podcast Spotlight: Thrive The Podcast with Garth and DaraPart of life is facing and overcoming challenges. This podcast helps listeners overcome whatever challenges they might encounter. Join Dara and Garth as well as inspirational guests who are change leaders in the world.Hosts: Garth Callaghan and Dara KurtzInstagram: @napkinnotesdad @crazyperflife This is a Back Home Media production, recorded and produced in Phoenix, AZ. Music by Colen Lococo and The Revolving Birds.Like what you hear? Helped by what you heard? Have something to share? https://www.patreon.com/parentlesspodcastEmail: parentlesspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: @parentlesspodcastVoicemail: 623.396.6069You are not alone.
Dr. Jeanette welcomes Dara Kurtz to speak about the human condition in the experience of cancer and life altering health conditions. Dara had breast cancer and shares her experience today. From how we look at our health experience to how we wish others could help us are up for discussion with frank responses that many wish they could hear. She is the author of "Crush Cancer".If you are challenged by a diagnosis, need support but do not know how to ask for it or just feel like you are breaking; check out Dara's website and book. Help is there for the asking.For more information visit: www.CrazyPerfectLife.comFor additional health support visit: www.MyPersonalAdvocate2.com
For 20 years, Dara Kurtz had a successful career in finance. “It was based on society’s definition of success—done with dollar signs and size of house.” At age 42, the words “you have cancer” stopped her dead in her tracks. “After that I changed. I decided I [didn’t] want to go back. [Finance] didn’t speak to my heart.” Despite resistance from her husband, Kurtz quit her job and began to write a blog. “I didn’t know what I was doing....I didn’t know how to get from point A to point B.” Kurtz had always been a journal writer, penning her thoughts about the day to her daughters and placing her journal on their pillows to read. They would write back. “Going through breast cancer, that stopped. None of us were in that space to communicate,” she says. Years later she rediscovered the journals tucked away in a desk drawer. Also uncovered, a Ziplock bag of letters from her mom and grandmother. “I was blown away by how much wisdom they contained. I had a conversation with my mom 20 years after her death. I sat and sobbed... I could feel her personality and hear her words….I knew after reading those, she would have never wanted me to be stuck in grief or let her death impact my life. It was permission to go on with my life.” From that insight, her second book, “I Am My Mother’s Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love” was born. (https://amzn.to/3qkV0pY)
Dara Kurtz is the creator of the popular blog crazyperfectlife.com, with over 180,000 followers from around the world. After going through breast cancer 6 1/2 years ago, she quit her job as a financial advisor, launched her blog, and wrote her first book Crush Cancer. Her second book just released, I am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love, It is all about the connection between mothers and daughters, how the loss of her mom impacted her life, and how to be intentional about growing relationships to create a more meaningful life. Dara is a speaker, workshop leader, and coach, and loves sharing her journey to help and inspire others. She lives in Lewisville, North Carolina, with her husband and daughters, loves spending time in nature, and practicing Kundalini yoga. In this conversation we talk about her grief process the passing of her mom to cancer, which was just a few weeks after Dara gave birth to her first born. She felt very alone during that time with her grief and distraction became the number way of how she handled her grief, which in reality meant not to face it. Many years later Dara herself was diagnosed with cancer, and it brought up many of the emotions she had not really processed of her mom's passing. She found a bag of letters that her mom had written to her through the years, and in these letters was all her mom's wisdom. She felt as if her mom was telling her to just get back into the business of really living! Her book is the collection of these letters, as well as a Legacy Letter which her mom left for her, and which she received from her father after her mom died. We talk about the importance of writing handwritten letters to our loved ones, as this will be a gift they can save and be one of the most precious items. Here are some of the letters you can write: 1. Just Because Letter 2. Special Occasion letter 3. Legacy Letter: To be given to the recipient when we die. Connect with Dara Kurtz : http://www.crazyperfectlife.com Connect with Kendra Rinaldi: http://www.griefgratitudepodcast.com Logo: http://www.pamelawinningham.com Music: http://www.rinaldisound.com http://www.oneplanetmusic.com Production: Carlos Andres Lodnono
I know some of you, if you're a bereaved Mom, may listen to parts of this episode and think “oh but that's different because she, Dara, hasn't lost a child and that's different.” Yes, it is different, And… I'd invite you to listen to the wisdom we can all learn from loss and grief of different types. I also invite you, if you haven't yet, to go listen to Episode 36 about honoring other people's grief and pain.What she didn't realize about her grief and pain even after doing all the “self-care” workWhat she chose to let go of and what she chose to focus on insteadThe power she forgot she had - and what happened when she remembered and stepped away from being a victimHow finding her purpose helped her healThe importance of being intentional in our griefWhy it's so important to connect to your thoughts and to your heartThe Mother-Daughter journal she and her daughters used - and how finding it helped her “find” the Ziploc bag of letters from her MotherThe power of the written word, and the different types of letters we should all be writingThe time to write a legacy letter - and the time not to write oneHow accepting things we can't change can help us on our grief and healing journeyThe danger in fighting something we can't change - and what we CAN changeWhat it takes to acknowledge there are some things we can't changeHow her life was affected by not realizing she was carrying so much grief and pain for so many yearsWhy healing ourselves helps heal our ancestors and our descendantsHow we honor our loved ones in SpiritThe importance of taking our departed loved ones with us as we move forward in our livesOne (yummy!) way she's brought her Mom with her and her daughters as they've moved forward in lifeYou can find Dara on Facebook, Instagram, and her website. Her books are available on Amazon. Please stop by her social media pages and let her know what touched you from our conversation.If you haven't yet received your copy of my free guide, 4 Steps To Connect With Your Child (or other loved one) In Spirit, click here to receive your copy.
Dara Kurtz drops by Sensibly Cynical to talk about her new book, "I Am My Mother's Daughter." She also discusses her journey to authorship, motivations, and more! Buy I Am My Mother's Daughter
A few weeks after the birth of her first daughter, Dara's Mother passed away after a battle with cancer. This loss, and the loss of her grandmothers, was so painful that for decades she was afraid to re-read their letters to her. Meanwhile, she went on with her life as a wife and mother - and cancer survivor. Listen in as we talk about:How she coped with the hand life dealt her in an age when there wasn't much grief supportHow her mother's death affected her career (this might surprise you)What she chooses to focus onWhy every loss is worthy of our painHow grief followed her aroundThe gift and wisdom she received inside a Ziploc bag filled with lettersWhat your loved one's possessions signifyWhy we often hold onto our painThe choice she faced - and made - when she opened the bag of lettersHow her experience with cancer helped her find her voice - and her callingBe sure to come back next week for Part 2 of this beautiful conversation. You can learn more about Dara and her journey here.There's a New Moon in Aquarius this week, and that means we're having another Healing With the Magic of the Moon circle! Be sure to sign up here so you don't miss out on the potent healing this month's New Moon offers us.Be sure to get a copy of my complimentary guide, 4 Steps To Connect With Your Child (or other loved one) In Spirit here.
Inspiration comes in all sizes, including a ziplock bag full of letters. Our guest Dara Kurtz shares her beautiful story of loss, recovery, and finding hope in handwritten notes from her past.
In this episode, we talk with Dara Kurtz, creator of Crazy Perfect Life and author of I am My Mother’s Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love and Crush Cancer about navigating a cancer diagnosis, what she learned from her experience, and how cancer changed her life. We also hear her remarkable story of finding a bag of letters written to her twenty years after her mom passed away, and how reading these letters helped her feel closer to her mom. Dara is open and honest about her experiences and shares her story in hopes of helping other people who are dealing with their own challenges. Dara understands life can feel hard, has been through her own challenges, and does her best to make the most of each day of her life
Writer, Speaker and Podcaster, Dara Kurtz, openly shares her grief journey of losing her beloved mother the same year she gave birth to her first born daughter. After years of struggling with deep grief and struggling to accept what had happened - years later a series of random events and finding old written letters sparked her journey to pursue more joy and acceptance. Today, Dara is a published speaker and author of three books, with a purpose of helping others through their pain. An inspiring episode you won’t want to miss! Follow us along @portraits_of_grief on IG @portraitsofgriefpodcast on FB.
Dara Kurtz, author of the new book "The Gift of Sending Letters to Loved Ones"
When Dara Kurtz was in her late twenties, she was excited. Excited about being pregnant. She was also devastated. Devastated that her mother was recently diagnosed with stage IV cancer. As Dara’s baby grew, Dara’s mother grew closer to the end of her life. Two weeks after Dara’s daughter was born, her mother died – sweeping Dara into a whirlwind of diametrically opposed emotional states: the thrill of being a new mother and the heartbreak of being a grieving daughter. Decades later, Dara rediscovered a collection of letters and cards from her mother. In those letters she also rediscovered just how connected she is still is to her mother. The letters inspired her new book, I Am My Mother’s Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love. To learn more visit Crazy Perfect Life and find Dara on Facebook (@crazyperfectlife) & Instagram (@crazyperflife).
I am overjoyed to share this conversation on life, loss, and love with Dara Kurtz, author of I Am My Mother's Daughter. Dara and her book ooze love, compassion, and the wisdom gained through the trials and tribulations of life. Dara shares what it was like to lose her Mom at the age of 28 due to cancer as the was about to give birth to her first born, then receive her own cancer diagnosis at the age of 42 as a mother with two adolescent girls, and survive and reflect on both overwhelming and life-altering experiences. Dara speaks about the journey through one's grief, experiencing guilt as both a mother and a daughter, the experience of suppressing emotion and the freedom found in giving herself permission to feel what seemed easier to bury deep within, and evolving the experience of co-dependent relationships within one's family. This conversation reminds us of the importance of having honest conversations with ourselves and the ones we love, the value of tuning in and trusting ourselves, and the gifts that occur when we allow ourselves to heal. Dara's desire to share her story inspires us to appreciate our own journey and encourages us to appreciate where we came from and what we're creating as we connect to the present moment. FIND DARA: Instagram | Email: dara@crazyperfectlife.com | Website FIND SUSAN: Instagram | Facebook
It’s an age-old question: how do you build a platform big enough so publishers take notice? This week we interview Dara Kurtz, author of one self-published book and one traditionally published book. She shares her considerable, deliberate efforts to build her online readership for her site, Crazy Perfect Life, and translate fans of her website and Facebook group content into purchasers for her second book, I am My Mother’s Daughter. Buckle up and dust off your spreadsheet skills, because this woman loves data. You can find out more about Dara on her website and on her podcast, Thrive. #AmReadingDara: She’s re-reading her own book, which is helpful for doing media around publication, as well as The Untethered Soul by Michael A. SingerJess: This is All I Got: A New Mother’s Search for Home by Lauren Sandler and A Beautiful Work in Progress by Mirna ValerioKJ: The Beauty in Breaking by Michele HarperThanks so much for listening! Just a reminder that our #AmWriting supporters get #BonusEmails every Monday like our Minisode: When There's No Muse, Keep Going which will be going out on Monday, October 5th. It's our thank-you for helping support the podcast you love for only $7 a month. Click the upgrade button to find out more!As always, this episode (and every episode) will appear for all subscribers in your usual podcast listening places, totally free as the #AmWriting Podcast has always been. This shownotes email is free, too, so please—forward it to a friend, and if you haven’t already, join our email list and be on top of it with the shownotes every time there’s a new episode. To support the podcast and help it stay free, subscribe to our weekly #WritersTopFive email.This episode was sponsored by Author Accelerator, the book coaching program that helps you get your work DONE. Visit https://www.authoraccelerator.com/amwriting for details, special offers and Jennie Nash’s Inside-Outline template.Find more about Jess here, Sarina here and about KJ here. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at amwriting.substack.com/subscribe
Today I am chatting with Dara Kurtz – mother, podcaster, speaker, author, and breast cancer survivor. Dara’s newest book, I am My Mother’s Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love, has just been released, and in the book and in this episode, Dara shares her story of losing her mother just two weeks after the birth of her first child. She grieved for many years and we talked about how that has impacted her in her work and as a mother. Years later Dara discovered letters her mother had written to her, and we talk about how this discovery gave her incredible insight into her grief, her relationships and her life. This chat goes deep. Accepting loss is not an easy topic and Dara is passionate about sharing what she has learned, so that others might be able to process and heal through their own journey. Her perspective is joyful, uplifting and incredibly insightful. For the full show notes, book info and more about Dara, go to www.momcamplife.com/podcast.
In this episode, I'm chatting with Dara Kurtz. Dara is an author, speaker & podcaster and we talk about her personal journey with cancer as a Daughter & a Mother along with the the release of her new book - I AM MY MOTHER'S DAUGHTER. Dara shares the lessons, learning and wisdom from these experiences which have helped her grow and transform to create a life by design, on her own terms. You can connect with Dara here - https://www.crazyperfectlife.com Insta @crazyperflife To connect deeper, come on over and join our private FREE FB group for incredible women just like you – https://bit.ly/shewhodaresfbgroup**TIME OUT - TO WORK IT OUT ** DEEP DIVE ONE OFF 1 HOUR 1:1 SESSION. To find out more click here: https://www.shewhodarestobe.com/coaching Insta: https://www.instagram.com/shewhodarestobe FB: https://www.facebook.com/shewhodarestobe Email me: sharon@shewhodarestobe.com *FREE goodies – 7 Simple Steps to get you stepping up and showing up for yourself right now! Plus Daily Affirmations PDF & Daily Affirmations Audio (MP3). Just click here to get it all - https://www.shewhodarestobe.com/FreeResourcesIt would mean the world to me if you would take a minute to leave a kind rating/review of my show on Apple Podcasts – as it REALLY helps other women find us. Disclaimer: The podcasts & coaching provided by She Who Dares To Be are for information purposes only, and are not a substitute for professional support
Dara Kurtz received decades of wisdom from her dead mother and grandmothers after stumbling across a Ziplock bag of letters. Her new book, I Am My Mother’s Daughter is an inside look at the intimate wisdom shared across maternal generations and a love letter to the power of preserving the written word. Today we’re talking about the four different types of letters you can write or receive, why you might consider writing a legacy letter to your loved ones, and why it’s important to allow yourself permission to unearth old treasured memories (even if there’s an ugly cry that follows!). Find Dara’s book I Am My Mother’s Daughter here: https://crazyperfectlife.com/books/ Pre-order my new book, Your Grief, Your Way here: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com/your-grief-your-way Get grief support for just $3/month! Support Coming Back on Patreon and receive weekly grief guidance prompts, LIVE grief support calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Apply for one-on-one grief guidance with me: http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/grief-guidance Subscribe to Coming Back: Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil Google Podcasts https://tinyurl.com/y8elxq9t TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/ To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, email shelby@shelbyforsythia.com. Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/
The women discuss how we move through the grief of a losing one's mother—and how we can keep their memory alive—with Dara Kurtz, author of “I Am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love.” Together we acknowledge the importance of allowing ourselves to grieve, moving through pain, honoring our emotions, and embracing the lessons and traditions passed down from our mothers.
In this episode, Author Dara Kurtz (@crazyperflife) joins host @BrookeLJames to speak about losing her mom weeks after giving birth to her daughter, how watching her mom battle cancer influenced how she processed her own cancer diagnosis, and working through and learning from your grief. Book Summary: A few weeks after Dara Kurtz had her first child, her mom passed away. So many times over the years, Dara has longed to talk to her mom, seek her guidance, and ask her what she thought about the life she has created for herself. An unexpected discovery of a Ziplock bag of letters, written to Dara by her mom and grandmothers, changed everything. One day, longing for contact with the strong women who had loved and raised her, she re-read the letters. They brought back beautiful family memories and taught her many life lessons; they caused her to reflect on the priceless love between mothers and daughters and how wisdom and traditions can be passed on from one generation to the next. Dara's story inspires us to strengthen the bonds between mothers and daughters, to remember family traditions, to let go of the pain of loss, and to make the most of each day of our lives. crazyperfectlife.com Preorder Dara's book I Am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom of Life, Loss and Love thegriefcoach.co
Today we're celebrating author and cancer warrior Dara Kurtz's second book release, I Am My Mother's Daughter! It centers around her unexpected discovery of a Ziplock bag of letters, written to Dara by her mom and grandmothers. They caused her to reflect on the priceless love between mothers and daughters and how wisdom and traditions can be passed on from one generation to the next. You'll be inspired to remember family traditions, let go of the pain of loss, and make the most of each day.
Lessons from a motherless mom. In this episode, Dara Kurtz talks about mothering her two daughters after losing her own mom and going through cancer. She also shares tips on how to live in the moment and connect to the people in your life deeply, that you love now. The Unspoken You don’t have to pretend everything is okay when it’s not. It’s okay to say, “I’m not okay.” It’s okay to ask for help. “This is more than I can handle right now.” What We Discuss with Dara Kurtz How to process grief, especially during a time in your life that is supposed to be happy. Exercises you can do with your children to build a stronger connection. Ways to curate the life you love and you are proud of. Wanting to unlearn the discipline tactics you were raised with so you don’t repeat unhealthy cycles of abuse? Check out Discipline Without Yelling where you’ll learn how to teach your child that you don’t have to be hurt, in order to be loved. https://www.raisingchildrenyoulike.com/discipline If you’re dealing with a picky eater who won’t make the food you make them, we have an incredible course that can put your mealtimes at ease. Check it out at https://www.raisingchildrenyoulike.com/pickyeater If you’re living in Toddler Tantrumville, learn how to put an end to the power struggles with your strong-willed toddler once and for all at https://www.raisingchildrenyoulike.com/toolkit Learn to become an even more mindful mama without having to go to a yoga class or spend 30 minutes meditating with this free guide at notyourmotherspodcast.us/mindful. If you have a babe that is 0-5 years old and are wondering if they are on track to hit their milestones, grab our free milestones guide at notyourmotherspodcast.us/milestones. If you wonder what toys your child should be playing with to promote their best language, motor, cognitive, and social-emotional skills, Monti Kids takes the guesswork out and send them right to your door! Boom! And for our podcast listeners, Monti Kids is giving $50 dollars off your purchase PLUS free shipping. Go to Montikids.com and enter the code MOTHERS Mom-life wears you out, coffee doesn’t always help and really, it’s not that deeply nourishing. We are obsessed with Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee! It’s so good for your whole being. Check them out at foursigmatic.com/mothers and make sure to use the code MOTHERS for 10% off! Your relationship to money and your money managing tools, are skills you pass on to your children. Set yourself up for a life of abundance and confidence by attending this FREE masterclass at notyourmotherspodcast.us/money. As mamas, it’s really hard to get out the door and get to therapy and talk about all the incredible things that are going on in your life like career, mom-life, marriage, identity, all the aspects of being a mom and being a woman and being a human being. Better Help is offering our listeners 10% off their first month! So go to BetterHelp.com/NotYourMothers and enter the code: Not Your Mothers to get that 10% off. Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! Full show notes and resources can be found here.
#086: There is no perfect relationship. When it comes to the mother-daughter connection, creating a beautiful, open, honest, and respectful relationship can really be a true gift. Listen in to this rich discussion with my special guest, Dara Kurtz. Don’t forget to go to Dara’s website to purchase her book as well as receive 5 free gifts! Visit: https://crazyperfectlife.com/
Episode 77: A Very Special Interview with our own Dara Kurtz!Garth takes a rare opportunity to interview his podcast partner, Dara, about the upcoming new release of her book, I Am My Mother’s Daughter. Dara shares the multi-decade transformation she endures from being a daughter to becoming a mother while also grieving her own mother’s death.This is a heartwarming episode with insights on how you can connect across generations!To preorder Dara’s new book: I am My Mother’s Daughter, and receive 5 free downloadable gifts immediately: CLICK TO PREORDERYou can learn more about Garth and Dara on their websites and on social media:Garth’s websiteDara’s websiteGarth’s Facebook PageDara’s Facebook PageGarth’s Instagram PageDara’s Instagram PagePS from Garth - Please support Dara and order her book! I read it twice and it is wonderful!
We cover: * Authoring your next chapter * Unlocking the magic of being intentional * How today matters And much more DARA KURTZ After being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of forty-two, left her twenty-year career as a personal banker and financial advisor to focus on writing, speaking, and podcasting. Today her personal blog, Crazy Perfect Life (www.crazyperfectlife.com), reaches over 180,000 followers. Dara is the author of two books, Crush Cancer: Personal Enlightenment from a Cancer Survivor and Crush Cancer Workbook. Dara's goal is to use her life experiences to help people strengthen their relationships and create more happiness and joy in their everyday lives. Dara has another book coming out in September, I am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love, about the relationship between mothers and daughters from one generation to the next. It is available for preorder on Amazon now. She also hosts a podcast, Thrive: The Podcast with Garth and Dara. Part of life is facing and overcoming challenges. This podcast helps listeners overcome whatever challenges they might encounter. Stay connected with Dara: Website: www.crazyperfectlife.com Facebook: Crazy Perfect Life by Dara Kurtz Instagram: @crazyperflife Twitter: @crazyperflife Catch up on past conversations as well as see the entire lineup of contributors at the "A Handful of Hope" website: https://jessebrisendine.lpages.co/a-handful-of-hope
Brooke Eagle introduces local author, mentor and speaker Dara Kurtz! Dara shares the story of why and how she started Crazy Perfect Life...we talk about how to embrace change and Dara and Brooke are co-hosting an event next week, 2-20-20.
Brooke Eagle introduces local author, mentor and speaker Dara Kurtz! Dara shares the story of why and how she started Crazy Perfect Life...we talk about how to embrace change and Dara and Brooke are co-hosting an event next week, 2-20-20.
https://www.jamesmillerlifeology.com/feed/ Author, Dara Kurtz, @crazyperflife shares her story of how she beat her prognosis of cancer and the struggles she endured. From her own struggles she wrote her book, Crush Cancer. This book helps anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, their family, and support group overcome the challenges of finding healthy coping strategies. The post Beating your prognosis | Dara Kurtz appeared first on James Miller | LIFEOLOGY®.
Dr. Jeanette welcomes Dara Kurtz to speak about the human condition in the experience of cancer and life altering health conditions. Dara had breast cancer and shares her experience today. From how we look at our health experience to how we wish others could help us are up for discussion with frank responses that many wish they could hear. She is the author of Crush Cancer. If you are challenged by a diagnosis, need support but do not know how to ask for it or just feel like you are breaking; check out Dara's website and book. Help is there for the asking. For more information visit: www.CrazyPerfectLife.com For additional health support visit: www.MyPersonalAdvocate2.com
In this technological age of social media and the internet, it is common to see people living a crazy perfect life. These three words has more meaningful for Dara Kurtz after surviving breast cancer. Her diagnosis of the lethal disease came at 2014 when she had two young daughters who had to process what the entire family was about to go through. Dara was able to defeat and crush cancer head on, but not without losing herself and not knowing where to go and what to do next. Dara shares her story of survival to inspire people and tell them that amidst all the chaos, they are still breathing and they are still alive, and that is a special gift.
Dara Kurtz is the author of Crush Cancer, and creator of the popular blog, Crazy Perfect Life. When she was 42, she heard the words “You have cancer!”. It wasnít until she finished the difficult year of treatment that she began to see the benefits her cancer diagnosis brought. She started writing, and now inspires Read More The post 31 – Crush Cancer: How I Learned To Survive And Thrive With Dara Kurtz appeared first on The Thought Hackers.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of forty-two, Dara Kurtz left her twenty-year career as a financial advisor to focus on writing and speaking. Today her personal blog, Crazy Perfect Life, reaches over 200,000 followers. Dara is the author of “I am My Mother's Daughter: Wisdom on Life, Loss, and Love” and “Crush Cancer.” Dara's goal is to use her life experiences to help people strengthen their relationships and create more happiness and joy in their everyday lives.Today on Becoming Iconic:How Dara's cancer diagnosis was a wakeup call to lifeHow gratitude helps us navigate guiltWhat to know about moving forward in griefHow to support a loved one who is grievingWays Dara & Jen have received signs from their past loved onesConnect with Dara:FB: @crazyperfectlifeIG: @crazyperflifeWebsite: crazyperfectlife.comOrder Dara's BooksConnect with Jen:Free Course: Manifestation in MotionInstagram: @becomingiconic Website: becomingiconic.co This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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