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Where did you find inspiration and meaning in 2024? This week sex therapist and friend of the podcast TRACEY COX joins Andrew to reflect on another year of The Meaningful Life, and to discuss the episodes that meant the most to them.  They share highlights from episodes with: Samantha Rodman Whiten (Dr Psych Mom) on Being an Adult Child of Dysfunctional Parents. Jessica Baum on Anxious Attachment. Douglas Thomas on What You Can Learn About Yourself from Your Sexual Fantasies. Robert Glover on People Pleasing Robert Neimeyer on the Six Tasks of Grief Joseph Lee on Jungian Dream Analysis (bonus material) Alan Pearce on Comas and Near-Death Experiences (bonus material).  Subscriber Content This Week  If you're a subscriber to The Meaningful Life (via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Patreon), this week you'll be hearing:  More things we learned last year and first news on exciting new projects for 2025  AND subscribers also access all of our previous bonus content - a rich trove of insight on love, life and meaning created by Andrew and his interviewees. Follow Up Get Andrew's free guide to difficult conversations with your partner: How to Tell Your Partner Difficult Things  Take a look at Andrew's new online relationship course: My Best Relationship Tools  Buy Great Sex Starts at 50: How to Age-Proof Your Libido by Tracey Cox Get the advice you need on your sex life from Tracey Cox Listen to Tracey Cox and Kelsey Chittick's SexTok podcast Follow Tracey Cox on social media: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X. Andrew offers regular advice on love, marriage and finding meaning in your life via his social channels. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @andrewgmarshall 

The Meaningful Life Classic Episode: TRACEY COX on Great Sex After 50 No-one would deny sex is important to a meaningful life, but what that looks like changes as we age. In this first episode of The Meaningful Life, international sex therapist and Daily Mail columnist Tracey Cox discusses her book Great Sex Starts at 50: How to Age-Proof Your Libido.  While wild, lustful sex can certainly be a unique and special life experience, the sex that brings us meaning is different. It's the sex that lasts past the orgasm, to include that afterglow as you lie together or even just make each other a post-coital cup of tea. It's about building a sexual relationship that is not solely focused on orgasm.  Meaningful sex is also sex that the two of you work on - after twenty years you probably won't want to rip each other's clothes off, but you CAN plan time to devote to each other, to try new things and create desire. Trying new things is something the majority of couples never do - but it's a simple recipe for exciting, meaningful sex, and Tracey and Andrew have plenty of tips on where to start. Subscriber Content This Week If you're a subscriber to The Meaningful Life (via Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Patreon), this week you'll be hearing: Three things Tracey Cox knows to be true. AND subscribers also access all of our previous bonus content - a rich trove of insight on love, life and meaning created by Andrew and his interviewees. Follow Up Get Andrew's free guide to difficult conversations with your partner: How to Tell Your Partner Difficult Things. Take a look at Andrew's new online relationship course: My Best Relationship Tools. Buy Great Sex Starts at 50: How to Age-Proof Your Libido by Tracey Cox Get the advice you need on your sex life from Tracey Cox. Listen to Tracey Cox and Kelsey Chittick's SexTok podcast  Follow Tracey Cox on social media: Instagram, Facebook and Twitter/X. Put the spark back in your relationship with Andrew's book Have The Sex You Want https://andrewgmarshall.com/book/have-the-sex-you-want-a-couples-guide-to-getting-back-the-spark/ Read Andrew's advice on what to do if your partner says the passion is gone Andrew offers regular advice on love, marriage and finding meaning in your life via his social channels. Follow him on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @andrewgmarshall and on Substack at The Meaningful Life. 

The biggest fear for many of us is losing someone we love; of facing unexpected tragedies that change the course of our lives forever. For comedian and author Kelsey Chittick, her worst fear became her reality, and it tested her resilience, shattered her world, and ultimately transformed her.   In today's Language of Love Conversation, we dive into Kelsey's personal journey of grief and healing after the sudden loss of her husband, NFL veteran Nate Hobgood-Chittick. She opens up about her experiences with loss, anxiety, and even her spiritual exploration during this challenging time. She also shares her unique approach to parenting while dealing with grief, which is truly transformative and inspiring. We also get to chat about her incredible book “Second Half: Surviving Loss and Finding Magic in the Missing.” We break down: The profound impact of losing loved ones and finding strength in the face of grief The physical and emotional toll of grief on an individual The spiritual side of grief that opens us up to connecting with the other side   Finding joy and happiness again after loss  This one is a conversation that will give you deep insights into dealing with loss, personal growth, and finding joy even in the midst of pain. You can connect with Kelsey on Instagram and also visit her website to stay updated with her latest content and projects. And don't forget to check out her book, Second Half: Surviving Loss and Finding Magic in the Missing. It's definitely a must-read! My course, Good Grief: Healing From Loss with Love, is packed with insights and practical tips to help you navigate the journey of grief and loss. And, on December 2nd, I will be holding a live in-person event, Good Grief Day, at Hermosa Beach, CA along with amazing healers and teachers who will shine a light and guide us in our grieving journey. Tickets are limited so make sure you grab yours! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

161: Braving It All: How to Process Grief & Loss with Dr. Neeta Bhushan   Alternate Title: Navigating Grief and Loss & Embracing Emotions and Healing   Quote: “It's okay to sit in the suck. It's okay to sit in the discomfort of those emotions. And, it's okay even if you're at the stage and you wanna numb it, you wanna distract, you wanna avoid, you wanna bury.” – Dr. Neeta Bhushan   Summary:   Hey there, Brave Table family! In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that's close to my heart: grief and loss. I've walked a LONG path with these emotions. In fact, I'd say I know them intimately. If you're new here, my journey with both began after losing both of my parents and one of my brothers before I turned 19. That's a lot for a young girl to handle.    In this heartfelt conversation, I share my journey and insights on how to deal with grief in all its forms. We'll talk about how our unresolved relationship with it can affect our connections with others and why it's crucial to address. I'll share how I've navigated various life stages, like motherhood, and how they impact our capacity for emotional availability.   We'll explore how grief isn't just about losing loved ones but also about losing parts of ourselves, friendships, and even those little things that mean the world to us.   In this episode I talk about… Recognizing and honoring the multi-faceted forms of grief. Acknowledging and supporting children in their grief processes. Processing grief in relationships and navigating seasonal changes. The ongoing nature of grief and the ways in which it can resurface unexpectedly.   However they arrive, by chance or by choice, grief and loss can be as tough to let go of as the people they're associated with. I hope this episode encourages you to embrace your emotions, sit with discomfort, and allow yourself to feel and heal. Remember, you're not alone in this journey; you've got soul support. Connect with Neeta: Follow her on Instagram @neetabhushan. Follow The Brave Table on Instagram @thebravetable. Sign up for the FREE That Sucked, Now What? Healing & Release Workshop. Join the waitlist for the That Sucked, Now What? 8-week group coaching course. If you loved this episode you'll love… Episode 138: How to Fully Feel Your Emotions & Regulate Your Nervous System with Dr. Neeta Bhushan. Apple | Spotify Episode 29: How to Take Life One Day at a Time & Radical Presence Through Divorce, Grief & Motherhood with Daniela Woerner.  Apple | Spotify Episode 23: Navigating Through Grief, Sex, And Comedy with Kelsey Chittick.  Apple | Spotify Discussion Question:   How has grief and loss impacted your life, and what strategies have you used to navigate and heal from these experiences?   Join the conversation on Instagram @thebravetable!  Hey loves! Join me this friday, for my FREE Healing & Release workshop here →  thatsuckednowwhat.com/waitlist For a weekly dose of my hacks, tools, & tips to emotionally reset, join my 27,000 newsletter here at → yourweeklyreset.com If the only thing you do today, is head over to iTunes, we would love your support in allowing us to expand and GROW! Please consider taking just 5 mins to write us a 5 -star review. It would mean the world, and allows us to get even bigger guests. When you do, please send a screenshot of your juicy 5-star review to support@globalgrit.co and we'll send you a FREE GIFT of my 12-month self- care calendar.

Kelsey Chittick is a speaker, an author, a comedian, and an all around lovely human. Nearly 6 years ago, her husband, Nate Chittick, a former NFL player and  SuperBowl winner, passed away suddenly while playing with his children. This is Kelsey‘s story and the growth, light and resilience that came from it. Thank you Kelsey.

Themes: Midlife Crisis, Grief, Anxiety, Parenting, Mental Health, Marriage, Death, Loss, Pain, Coping, Healing, Authenticity, Spirituality, Transformation, Purpose Summary:  Today I welcome Kelsey Chittick to the show, writer, comedian, and inspirational speaker. Over the past 14 years, she has performed stand-up comedy all over Los Angeles and speaks at events around the country. She is the author of the best seller “Second Half - Surviving Loss and Finding Magic in the Missing,” about the sudden death of her husband, an NFL Superbowl Champion, and her journey back to herself and finding joy. She is the host of Mom's Don't Have Time to Grieve Podcast, which explores the beautiful and hard ways we walk through Grief.  Kelsey is also the co-host of “SexTox with Tracey and Kelsey” which explores sex and relationships with humor and honesty.   Join us today as we chat about navigating grief and healing after a devastating loss. Kelsey opens up about the loss of her husband, how she found the strength to move forward, and what keeps her motivated to live life to the fullest. This is an episode you don't want to miss, as we explore the raw emotions, inspiring insights, and the power of embracing life after loss.  Discover: How to effectively handle and navigate through life's unexpected curveballs The topic of grief and strategies to swim through its overwhelming waves, finding ways to be present and heal along the journey How we can overcome fear of death, embrace life and make the most of each day Why avoiding or numbing painful emotions can hinder the healing process and the importance of fully experiencing grief to facilitate healing and growth 00:00 Intro  00:54 Unexpected events in our lives 08:00 Meeting an angel when you're in great pain 10:12 Navigating the ocean of grief 12:04 Embracing the healing process of loss 14:30 Finding strength in memories and moving forward 18:21 Connection between laughter and pain 20:53 Is crying good for you? 25:11 Fear of death 28:05 Living in the moment 32:53 Experiences that unleash the power within you 35:26 Alcohol as a coping mechanism 39:10 Being a friend to someone who is grieving 41:37 Three M's to do when you're experiencing grief 45:09 What's now? Links: Website: https://kelseychittick.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseydchittick/?hl=en Book: https://www.amazon.com/Second-Half-Surviving-Finding-Missing/dp/1951407490?ref_=ast_author_dp Sponsors: Manna Vitality | Use code Mark20 for 20% off! Create the Love Cards | Use code CTLCARDS15 for 15% off at createthelove.com/cards See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author & Comedian Kelsey Chittick is back on the podcast. Last time she came on the show two years ago, she had just finished her book Second Life, a book about healing after her husband suddenly died. Now Kelsey is dating and loving life again! We talk about: Dating in your fortiesHow to find new friendsHow to feel like you're on drugs all the time, without taking drugsLearning about yourself through sexKelsey Chittick's website: https://kelseychittick.com/Kelsey Chittick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseydchittick/

I had such a great discussion with Kelsey Chittick for this episode. Kelsey is a widowed parent, and in this episode she reflects on losing her husband suddenly. He actually died in front of their kids at the trampoline park, when she was out of the country. Be sure to listen for the part where she shares the most valuable lesson she learned: that she didn't have to try to fix everything for her kids, but instead she needed to be there and to listen. -=-=-=-=- Thank you sponsors & partners: Grief Coach - Grief support text messaging service. Tips and support delivered all year long, personalized based on your loss. Listeners get $10 off: https://grief.coach/jennylisk/ BetterHelp - Talk with a licensed, professional therapist online. Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/widowedparent Support the show - Buy Me a Coffee -=-=-=-=-

Today I speak with Kelsey about the loss of Nate, her husband, and the journey Kelsey took as part of dealing with his loss. She believes that: ‘The bigger the grief, the luckier you were.' Kelsey shares so many different nuggets of wisdom that I found it hard to choose one to share with you below. Her way of looking at death and loss is different too many and honestly is refreshing. It will invite you to open your thinking and feeling about grief and trauma in a way you might never have thought to be possible. Here is just one of Kelsey's nuggets of wisdom:‘If you can take the bad out of dying, whether it is suicide or sudden loss or sickness. If you can trust on some level, there's something bigger going on here. Just like when you're having that child and you are birthing it, you're in so much pain you think you're dying. But there's something bigger going on here… It gives you a little space to go: Maybe there's a different way to walk through this.'About this week's guest Kelsey Chittick is a writer, comedian, and inspirational speaker. Over the past 14 years, she has performed stand-up comedy all over Los Angeles and speaks at events around the country.  She is the author of the best seller Second Half - Surviving Loss and Finding Magic in the Missing, a book about the sudden death of her husband in 2017.She is the host of Mom's Don't Have Time to Grieve Podcast and was the co-creator of KeepON, an inspiring and humorous podcast that explored how our greatest obstacles turn out to be our greatest gifts. Growing up in Florida, Kelsey was an accomplished student and athlete—an NCAA Championship individual qualifier and captain of the UNC women's swimming team. She was married to Super Bowl champion Nate Hobgood-Chittick. Instagram:@kelseydchittick@momsdonthavetimetogrieveTopics discussed in this episodeKelsey's husband Nate's death from an enlarged heart and CTE (Chronic traumatic encephalopathy)Dealing with the early stage and the physical experience of grief Grief happening versus deciding when to grieveDeath being the greatest teacherGrief growing up with usLiving the best life in honor of themResources mentioned in this episodeKelsey's book Second Half - Surviving Loss and Finding Magic in the MissingLinks--> For more information, please visit Nathalie's website. --> Subscribe to the newsletter to receive updates on future episodes here.--> Join the podcast's Instagram page.Thanks for listening to HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA. If you'd like to be updated on future episodes, please subscribe to my newsletter on Nathalie Himmelrich.comIf you need grief support, please contact me for a FREE 30 min discovery session.HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF AND TRAUMA is produced and edited by me, Nathalie Himmelrich. Support this PodcastTo support this podcast, please rate, review, subscribe to, or follow the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Thank you.

Hey fam, grab a seat at The Brave Table with me today as I talk about emotional health and feeling all our feels, even when they contradict each other.    The topic of this episode was inspired by the 20th anniversary of my father's death, which got me thinking about all the extremes of emotions that we go through following loss and how the best thing we can do for our healing process is to be present with it all, for better or for worse.    We'll get into navigating grief, building resilience, and how to find the magic in the sucky human moments we'll inevitably experience in this life.     What you'll get out of this episode…    - Processing your feelings when going through loss - The duality of confronting your hardships while also trying to move on - Normalizing grief and what you can say to someone who is experiencing it - What it means to ‘swamp your emotions' and how to do it - The importance of healing generational trauma  - Teaching children how to cope with their emotions and advice on how to do it - How to come back from challenging times and heal  - Finding the joy in chaos; the magic in the unbearableIf you love this episode, here are more resources to check out…   - Navigating Through Grief, Sex, And Comedy with Kelsey Chittick https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kelsey-chittick-navigating-through-grief-sex-and-comedy/id1608226580?i=1000557901976  - Daniela Woerner: Navigating Divorce, Grief, Loss, & Motherhood https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daniela-woerner-navigating-divorce-grief-loss-motherhood/id1608226580?i=1000559966091  - Regena Thomasauer: Reclaiming Yourself & Living a Life of Pleasure https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regena-thomasauer-reclaiming-yourself-living-a-life/id1608226580?i=1000557540243  - Healing Generational Trauma & Breaking Free From Asian Immigrant Parents https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-generational-trauma-breaking-free-from-asian/id1608226580?i=1000553426419  - Social emotional development toys from Generation Mindful  https://genmindful.com/ - Watch the movie Inside out https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/inside-out/uzQ2ycVDi2IE Before you go, I want to make sure you know about my new Burnout Kit. So many of you have told me you're feeling run down and need something to help you get out of your slump. Well, I have just the tool for you!   These journal prompts are FREE and will help you get to the root cause of your burnout so you can start to take the action steps to get back to your usual, energized, and vibrant self! Grab your free copy today at https://globalgrit.co/burnoutkit. Thanks for being here, and see you next time!

"As moms, we have a tendency to put ourselves last." It's Monday again! I hope you all had a wonderful week. This week, I received an email from a new listener, so tune in to find out how I responded. In terms of my personal life, I had a wonderful weekend with my son, we always enjoy our time together.   Today's guest is not a widow. Sherri Puzey runs Moms Don't Have Time to Grieve, a community and curated compendium of resources for those who are grieving. She is also the grief editor for Moms Don't Have Time to Write, a Medium publication. Sherri is always reading and loves connecting with others over a good book. She currently calls Seattle home, where she lives with her husband and daughters. Moms Don't Have Time to Grieve instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsdonthavetimetogrieve/ Moms Don't Have Time to Grieve with Kelsey Chittick (podcast):  Moms Don't Have Time to Grieve with Kelsey Chittick Grief Column of Moms Don't Have Time to Write:  Grief – Moms Don't Have Time to Write – Medium Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books:  ‎Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books™️ on Apple Podcasts   In this episode, you can expect to hear: -The importance of being aware of what grief looks like -Self-care tips -Encouragement for someone who is feeling like they're drowning -Moms don't have time to grieve    Tell me your story! Visit www.theflywidowpodcast.com

Thanks for tuning into another episode of The Brave Table with today's guest, Daniela Woerner.    Daniela is the CEO of Addo Aesthetics, where she coaches spa owners and aestheticians on marketing tactics and retail sales strategy. She's also the host of the Spa Marketing Made Easy podcast, a mama of 2, and a military wife to her husband, Kyle.    In this conversation, Daniela bravely cracks open her heart to share the story of losing her dad suddenly, starting fresh in Hawaii, meeting her first husband, going through a divorce, and how she found love once again.   What you'll get out of this episode…     How to use grief as a way to reinvent yourself and how to hold space for others who might be grieving differently than you Being brave in deeply listening to your intuition and surrendering to everything life brings your way Having the bravery to honor and accept every season of life you enter Finding the gifts in each person who enters your life, even when their presence is not meant to be forever Reframing the concept of divorce as an accomplishment and a lesson, rather than a failure How to take life one moment at a time and stay radically present Learning how to trust divine timing and that you'll always be in the right place, at the right time Knowing yourself, being in tune with your needs, and why it's crucial to be clear on what you want  How to know when it's time to leave a relationship   Daniela was a senior in high school when she got a spiritual gut instinct that her father would soon pass away, despite him being only 44 years old. Two days later, she came home from school and heard ambulance sirens in the distance and knew they were heading for her house.    What followed was a time of deep grieving for Daniela and her family, who all processed her father's passing differently. She was supposed to go away to college in the fall but had to abandon her plans to stay in town for a court case regarding the medical malpractice that resulted in her father's death.    Her family eventually came back together and decided they needed a fresh start. So, they left the mainland US for a new chapter in Hawaii, where they could focus on healing the pain they experienced from such a sudden loss.    In Hawaii, Daniela met her first husband, Alessio, who provided her with just what she needed in that season: joy, fun, and laughter. After 9 years of marriage, they realized they wanted different things and parted ways with utmost love and admiration for one another.    Daniela decided to leave Maui and felt she was supposed to be in either New York, Boston, or Washington DC (without ever having lived in any of these cities)! Another spiritual download, btw! In a serendipitous meeting, she found her now-husband Kyle, who had also lived in Hawaii and was now based in Boston (again, her intuition nailed it).    Today, Daniela and Kyle have two kids, she has a thriving business, and she knows she is exactly where she's meant to be. Daniela's story is a lesson in how there are no mistakes in life; everything that happens to you is a part of your divine plan. The more you can ebb and flow with the challenges and lessons the universe offers and have unwavering trust, the more things will work out—and often better than you could have ever imagined.    Whatever season you're in right now, remember that it's just that—a season. Every day is a new day, and something new and beautiful is waiting to unfold.    If you liked this episode, make sure you check out…    Daniela's website https://www.addoaesthetics.com/ and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/addoaesthetics/ More on knowing when it's time to end a relationship with Amber Valdez https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/amber-valdez-how-to-be-brave-in-toxic-relationships/id1608226580?i=1000556399717  Navigating grief with Kelsey Chittick https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kelsey-chittick-navigating-through-grief-sex-and-comedy/id1608226580?i=1000557901976  My own story of navigating grief, loss, and healing generational trauma https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-generational-trauma-breaking-free-from-asian/id1608226580?i=1000553426419    Before you go, I wanted to make sure that you know about The Brave Table Mother's Day Giveaway, where you could win the GRAND PRIZE of a $200 VISA gift card to treat yourself to some pampering or one of our spa prize packs (valued at $50 each)!   Even if you're not a mama, you're welcome to enter anyway! Take a screenshot of your review and upload it at www.thebravetable.com/giveaway and enter to WIN.   Thanks for being here, and see you next time at The Brave Table!

Comedian, inspirational speaker, and author of The Second Half Kelsey Chittick joins Zibby to discuss her book and how she has rediscovered joy in life following the immense grief of losing her husband. Kelsey recounts the heartbreaking story of how she learned her husband had passed, why she decided to include a section discussing the hopelessness she felt in the immediate aftermath of her loss, and what conversations she wants this book to help start. The two also talk about the importance of staying healthy and why it might be smart to prevent kids from playing collision-based sports too soon. Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3OAUi50Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3vGaZ6zSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello Brave Table fam, welcome back for another juicy episode. Today's guest is Kelsey Chittick, a writer, mama, comedian, inspirational speaker, and author of Second Half: Surviving Loss and Finding Magic in the Missing.   What you'll get out of this episode…    - Reframing grief to experience joy, hope, and a zest for life  - Healing modalities for grieving, including alternative, psychedelics, and holistic approaches  - Explaining loss of life to your children and how to guide them through a traumatic event - Learning how to experience and embrace the full range of human emotions, working through every stage of the grief process, and not placing a timeline on your grieving - Having unapologetic confidence in who you are - Getting out of your head, into your body, and owning your sexual exploration - Letting go of the reigns as a high-achieving woman - How to do the work during challenging times to come out stronger on the other side   Kelsey suddenly lost Nate—her husband, former NFL player, best friend, and father to her children—while she was at A-Fest (where the two of us met) in Jamaica and he was back home with the kids. Her life changed in an instant.    Before Jamaica, Kelsey had lived much of her life in her head. She felt uptight, constantly nervous and high strung, and didn't allow herself to let loose. She was also an anxious traveler, so she was initially hesitant to go to Jamaica, but Nate insisted that she do.    As soon as she landed, she felt a sense of calm, and during the days that followed, she broke out of her shell, felt an awakening happen within her, and decided she wanted to live fearlessly and do great things, but prayed that she wouldn't have to go through something hugely challenging to get there. Moments later, the call came that Nate had passed suddenly in front of his two children.    What followed was a journey of incredible strength and resilience as she navigated a flurry of feelings—grief & joy, devastation & hope, and everything in between. Kelsey contemplated what life would be like for her family on the other side of such a devastating event, and quickly recognized that the only way out of it would be to go through it.    Kelsey shares that it is possible to find yourself again and lead a joyful life—even after a massive, deeply heart-wrenching, and completely unexpected loss. She shows us the value in experiencing the full range of human emotions, finding what healing practices and modalities can best support you (plus opening your mind to unconventional ones including alternative therapies and psychedelics), and honoring your grief in ways that still give you pleasure. All with a little dose of laughter along the way.    More resources on things discussed in this episode…    - Purchase Kelsey's book, Second Half: Surviving Loss and Finding Magic in the Missing - ​​https://www.amazon.com/Second-Half-Surviving-Finding-Missing/dp/1951407490  - Find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kelseydchittick/ and her podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keepon-podcast/id1444763821  - The book Kelsey speaks of at the beginning of the episode is The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed On Your Own Terms by Vishen Lakhiani - More about being brave during challenging times - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-it-means-to-be-brave/id1608226580?i=1000551021321 - More on finding joy in sex with Alexa Bowditch https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alexa-bowditch-being-brave-in-talking-about-sex-pt-1/id1608226580?i=1000554707395  - My own experience with grief with my family - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-generational-trauma-breaking-free-from-asian/id1608226580?i=1000553426419  - Kelsey's favorite ritual right now, Dr. Joe Dispenza's meditations https://drjoedispenza.com/products/morning-evening-meditations-updated-version-by-dr-joe-dispenza-meditation    Thanks for listening, and I hope you loved this episode! If you did, please leave a 5-star review so you can enter our Mother's Day Giveaway! You could win one of our spa prize packs or the GRAND PRIZE of a $200 VISA gift card to treat yourself to some pampering!   Even if you're not a mama, you're welcome to enter anyway! You deserve it too, boo. Just take a screenshot of your review and upload it at www.thebravetable.com/giveaway to be entered to WIN.    Thank you so much for being here, and see you next time!

This Week Ash talks to Kelsey Chittick a writer, comedian, and co-host of the KeepOn Podcast who is an expert on death and loss. Tune in to learn the 4 steps to overcome loss and move through grief in grace.   Kelsey shares her story of losing her husband suddenly and how this painful experience taught her how to navigate painful experiences and is here to share this wisdom with you. Ash and Kelsey walk through how to support yourself, and others during times of grief, how to tap into your intuition and find joy in life again.    If you have lost someone or something you loved or want to be prepared when you do, this raw and insightful conversation is here for you.   In This Episode, You'll Learn: How to support others when they are going through loss. Indicators of whether you are experiencing Intuition or fear. 4 steps to heal from loss. Tools to release grief from your mind and body.   Resources: The Code of the Extraordinary Mind by Vishen Lakhiani  The Big Leap by Gary Hendricks   Where You Can Find Kelsey Chittick Keep On Podcast Second Half by Kelsey Chittick   Athletic Greens:   Ready to reclaim your health and arm your immune system with nutrition?   Visit athleticgreens.com/YOUTURN to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.    SOUL CBD   Here is something just for you to sleep more deeply, reduce stress and heal anxiety. Visit ashleystahl.com/soul and use the code YOUTURN at checkout for 15% off your order!   CAKE Publishing Do you need a writer or publicist to support your business?   Visit cakepublishing.com to get your next ghostwriter, copywriter, or publicist.

On today's podcast, I have Kelsey Chittick, author of Second Half, comedian and inspirational speaker. Kelsey lost the love of her life and father to their children, suddenly, on 11/11/17. Second Half is Kelsey's story of turning his death into an affirmation of life as well as the power of love and the pursuit of peace and gratitude. This episode if for YOU if you... Have experienced loss and grief or currently navigating your way through it Need closure to be able to keep on and start your next chapter Had your world turned upside down and need hope Are scared about finding love again after losing it before Want to stop sweating the small stuff so you can feel more joy and peace Enjoy kickass girl power conversations Kelsey Chittick is a writer, comedian and inspirational speaker. Over the past 14 years, she has performed stand-up comedy all over Los Angeles and speaks at events around the country. She is the co-creator of KeepON, an inspiring and humorous podcast that explores how our greatest obstacles turn out to be our greatest gifts. Growing up in Florida, Kelsey was an accomplished student and athlete—an NCAA Championship individual qualifier and captain of the UNC women's swimming team. She was married to Super Bowl champion Nate Hobgood-Chittick.  CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE HER BEST SELLING BOOK, SECOND HALF! Follow Kelsey on IG @kelseydchittick Also—have you jumped on my TOTALLY FREE BEAM boost text list?!?! I send out fun little hype up texts throughout your week, all you need to do is TEXT ME a LIGHTNING BOLT emoji to +1 (323) 673-2709 to let me know you are part of this girl gang! If we aren't connected through instagram yet, come say hey girl hey! ---> @thebeamlife

Kelsey Chittick , wife of NFL Super Bowl Champion, Nate Hobgood-Chittick, a former D1 swimmer herself at University of North Carolina, spoke with us this week about her journey falling in love with her dream partner, who happened to also love football. They had a wonderful journey with him playing seven years in the NFL. Nate ended up making the ultimate sacrifice for his sport. Kelsey's recently released book, Second Half, shares her family's journey and her feelings about having her son follow in her husband's footsteps.

I'm probably not the first person to tell you this, but the past two years have been ROUGH. Remember when we all thought quarantine life would be, like, two weeks of hanging out at home and conserving toilet paper? Those were the days. This episode's guest is all too familiar with tough times and tragedy — and she's finding joy through laughter. Kelsey Chittick is a writer, comedian, and podcast host whose husband—NFL Super Bowl champion Nate Hobgood-Chittick—died suddenly in front of their kids in a way that was, in Kelsey's own words, “ridiculous.” She's channeling her story of endings and beginnings into Second Half: Surviving Loss and Finding Magic in the Missing, a story that shows how change can break and heal your heart all at once.

If you've suffered loss, then you know it can be challenging to get back in the game and find the beauty in life again. Today we've got a treat for you as Kelsey Chittick, a writer, comedian, podcast host, a nd the widow of NFL Superbowl Champion, Nate Hobgood-Chittick, shares insights from her new book Second Half: Surviving Loss and Finding Meaning in the Missing.  1:30 What was your household like growing up? 2:41 'Keep On' Podcast 4:43 How did your life change in November 2017? 6:44 What happened to Nate? 10:00 Medical focus on athletes  14:20 Vasectomy story 17:50 Laughing through grief 20:17 Finding joyful traditions surrounding death 28:00 Can you help your grieving child? Website: www.secondhalfbook.com Facebook: @kdchittick Instagram: @kelseychittick   “Executive Medicine Moment” At Executive Medicine of Texas we understand that true health can only be found when you treat the patient as a whole. That's why our Executive Physical Exams are second to none in the amount of testing and information we gather prior to making a wellness plan for our patients. Learn more about how you can take charge of your health at http://www.EMTexas.com  Website: StayYoungAmerica.com  Twitter: @StayYoungPod  Facebook: @Stay Young Media, LLC    

Kelsey Chittick was in a great place. Her husband, the love of her life since college at the University of North Carolina, had finished a grueling six years in the NFL and had successfully transitioned into a new, fulfilling career in finance. They lived in a charming town in California with their children Jack and Addison, and everyone was flourishing.Then one day, tragedy struck. On November 11, 2017, her husband Nate—a huge, happy, intense, and passionate man— dropped dead at 42 in front of their kids. Kelsey's biggest fear had come true, and she had to decide how to move forward.In Second Half, Kelsey Chittick pays a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to Nate Hobgood-Chittick's tremendous spirit, muses about marital life and co-parenting, and shares her own dark and inspiring journey through heartbreak and loss. Second Half is Kelsey's story of turning his death into an affirmation of life as well as the power of love and the pursuit of peace and gratitude.About KelseyKelsey Chittick is a writer, comedian, and inspirational speaker. Over the past 14 years, she has performed stand-up comedy all over Los Angeles and speaks at events around the country. She is the co-creator of KeepON, an inspiring and humorous podcast that explores how our greatest obstacles turn out to be our greatest gifts.Growing up in Florida, Kelsey was an accomplished student and athlete—an NCAA Championship individual qualifier and captain of the UNC women's swimming team. She was married to Super Bowl champion Nate Hobgood-Chittick.Support the show (https://judgingmeghan.com/support/)

Kelsey Chittick talks about the emotions and pain of losing a partner, and how the process of grieving and allowing herself the space to feel and release her emotions showed her that healing is possible. She learned that when you share your pain with the people that support you, it gets better. Kelsey says she grew up living a charmed life. She spent her childhood in a small town in Florida with a close-knit family. Kelsey focused on sports as she got older and eventually met her future husband in college. This gave her a strong foundation for the rest of her life. Her grandfather was very spiritual and her mother and father allowed Kelsey to choose her own spirituality, as long as it ended in love. Her mom was way ahead of the game, diving deep into self-improvement and meditation well before it was cool. She didn't struggle as a child in the same way that some others have. Kelsey's brother dealt with addiction to drugs and alcohol, but Kelsey's first real experiences of pain didn't happen until she was in her 30's, after she had kids and when her husband passed away. Her first real teacher was her grandfather. He taught Kelsey that she had everything she needed inside of her to heal and be who she wanted. Kelsey says she married her husband because he was so similar to her grandfather. We are given a vehicle and must decide how to drive it. Kelsey's husband Nate used his football career to get people to pay attention, and then used it to have real conversations with them. Two years before Nate died, Kelsey started to feel that something was off. She could tell that he wasn't the same and something was wrong. Kelsey later went on a spiritual retreat to Jamaica and on the last day she got the call that brought her to her knees. On the flight home, Kelsey made the decision to be there for her kids and do what she needed to do to be present. Now meditation is the most important part of her routine. She still gets anxious and fearful, but she fights to be alright everyday. You have to do it until it stops feeling weird. Yoga and meditation can be challenging when you begin but if you keep at it, eventually it becomes easier. Kelsey's lowest point happened around a year after her husband died. After all the logistics were finalized, there was just the hole that was left. The nights with the kids were the worst. She was not prepared for their pain and it took two years for Kelsey to figure out how to support them, which for them was sitting next to them without saying a word. At the beginning of Kelsey and Nate's relationship, his brother was 13 years sober, and they committed to sitting with the awful. After Nate died, this became about embracing the grief and feeling the emotions until they passed. Kelsey allowed herself to feel the tsunamis of grief as they came so she could move on. Kelsey has always loved to write and be on stage. The experience of losing her husband gave Kelsey the opportunity to write about something truly meaningful, and the book she wrote after Nate died was born out of the journals she wrote afterward. Compared to the pain of the last four years, Kelsey feels like she's on drugs, metaphorically speaking. The joy outweighs the pain now and life feels more bright. It wasn't until recently that she could see the beauty of it all. The power of journaling is that it gives you the ability to get things that are eating you up out of you. Writing things down is the great gift of handing something over to something bigger than you. One benefit of journaling is you see your growth over time and when hard things happen, you get the mindset of having dealt with hard things before. We've all been through hard times, and they need to be honored just like the good times. There is a difference between meditating, yoga, and having a meditation practice, which is something that Kelsey realized only recently. When doing anything public like a podcast, Kelsey used to get herself fired up but now she tones things down so she can settle herself. Her morning routine starts with a meditation from Sam Harris. If you're just getting started with meditation, start with something in your ear. It could be either music or someone speaking but it will help you. After a while, you can get to sitting in silence. That's great. For Kelsey, emotion needs motion, so she moves her body a lot through walking and yoga. Yoga has helped her process a lot of the emotion and pain that came from the last four years. Kelsey is proud of making it through everything. When life is simple and easy, you don't think you can handle the hard times. Kelsey was tested, and she and her kids made it through. We don't have a lot of choice about what happens to us, but we have a huge choice on how we deal with what happens and how we define it, and a lot of that comes from the language we use. Kelsey decided to change the story she was telling herself about her life and reframe it. What you speak becomes your truth, and your truth becomes your reality. You can go back and change one thing in your life without changing everything. She doesn't want her son to play football, but she wouldn't go back and change the fact that her husband did play because then she wouldn't have had the life she did have with him. If you're struggling right now, find a community and people who will hold you accountable who are also joyful and will keep you moving. Do one thing better each day and find support. Time heals but how you get there is up to you. Kelsey's comeback story goes out to everyone in her town, who showed up in ways that are hard to describe after Nate's passing, as well her friends and family who carried that pain with her.

Author of Second Half, Kelsey Chittick sits down with Becca to share her inspiring journey through heartbreak and loss. As the two open up about grief, Kelsey walks us through how she was able to turn her husbands death into an affirmation of life. Check out our amazing sponsors! Nutrafol: Grow thicker, healthier hair by going to Nutrafol.com and use code LADY to save $15 OFF your first month's subscription! ThirdLove: Go to ThirdLove.com/ladygang to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 20% off your first purchase! Chinet: Visit mychinet.com to find out more! Scream For Ice Cream: Visit screamforicecreamagain.com to learn how to sweeten your sex life!

In this episode of the Show Up With Christine Chang Podcast, Kelsey Chittick talks about the sudden death of her husband, ex-NFL player Nate Hobgood Chittick.If you are grieving loss and aren't sure how to cope, Kelsey will inspire you with her brutal honesty and sense of humor. Kelsey also hilariously talks about the reality of sex when you're married, what it's like dating in your 40's, and how she includes (or doesn't include) her kids in her dating process.Kelsey Chittick is a Writer, Comedian, and Author of "Second Half: Surviving Loss and Finding Magic in the Missing."  Kelsey's book is available to purchase at https://secondhalfbook.com/.Kelsey's IG: @kelseydchittick

I've always believed that the greatest pain can lead to the greatest growth—if only we allow ourselves to move through the process of healing, make space for rituals that ground us, and listen to the inner voice that's always looking out for us in times of need. There's a commonly shared, pinned and quoted phrase that says: 99% of the things you worry about don't happen. And yet, there are times in life when your worst worries—the ones you couldn't even bring yourself to imagine, let alone plan for—do come true, and we're left scrambling to pick up the pieces. Whether it's a devastating diagnosis or the loss of a loved one, these traumatic events uproot our foundations and irreversibly alter the course of our life. We can never change what has transpired, turn back time, or replace what's been taken away from us. But no matter how colossal the loss may be, we can choose to let go and move forward—allowing the rest of our life to unfold. While every grief journey is as unique as the individual walking it, there's a certain solace and comfort to be found in knowing that we are never alone in our suffering. There is always somebody out there going through a similar experience who is willing to listen to our story, understand our pain, and share valuable lessons from their own journey. That's why I'm so honored to share this episode with you today—and oh boy, it's a powerful one.  My guest Kelsey Chittick is an author, comedian and speaker. At the age of 40, she was forced to face one of life's greatest fears when the love of her life passed away suddenly of a heart attack. Kelsey's late husband Nate was a longtime NFL player, Super Bowl champion, father of two, and a well-loved figure in his local community. His death touched many lives, but none as much as Kelsey and her two beautiful children. Together, they embarked on an incredibly inspiring journey of hope, healing, and, as Kelsey describes it, finding magic in the missing. In her experience, learning to let go was the catalyst she needed to start living the second half of her life with greater peace, grace, and gratitude. I was incredibly moved by Kelsey's story, and I know that her words will resonate deeply with any of you who have experienced a similar loss. By the time you're listening, Kelsey's memoir, Second Half, will have hit the shelves—and I strongly encourage you to pick up a copy and gather more of her insights on life, love, and loss. I, for one, cannot wait to see how the second half of her life unfolds. In This Episode: Kelsey opens up about the loss of her beloved husband Nate Trusting the inner voice of your intuition What it felt like to navigate both her own grief and that of her children Lessons Kelsey's kids taught her about letting go of control, and learning to listen rather than offering up solutions  How meditation and plant therapy became her lifeline Life-changing perspective shifts she experienced along her grief journey Spotting the early signs of CTE resulting from repeated brain trauma What the second half of Kelsey's life holds Quotes: “Football players always say: ‘don't worry about what happens at halftime. We've got the second half.' And so, early on, I was like, I gotta crush the second half because if not, I'm just going to end up devastated.” - Kelsey Chittick “I meditate probably an hour a day, which I know people are like, ‘how can you do it with kids?' Well, it's the same way you can do anything. It just has to be something you can't live without.” - Kelsey Chittick “Meditation has changed the way I walk through the world.” - Kelsey Chittick “The more busy we are, the more we have to sit and slow down, because then we can tap into this moment and we can make decisions in the now, as opposed to something that happened in the past, or something we're afraid of, or something we're dreading.” - Kelsey Chittick “I'm done being afraid. I'm done. I just don't want to do it anymore. I don't want to think about what could happen. I don't want to be spending my days hedging my bets. People always say that 99% of the things you worry about don't happen. All of mine did.” - Kelsey Chittick “I'm here to tell you that you'll be okay if somebody dies. It won't be fun, it's not enjoyable, and it's hell on earth—but you will be okay because death isn't the end.” - Kelsey Chittick “I was so sad. He was dead. I felt bad for him. This man who loved life and loved our kids and loved everything about life—he died. And I was obsessed with the fact that he didn't get to do what he wanted to do. Over time, through a lot of therapy, I realized: that dude's right where he needs to be. And little by little, I realized the greatest gift I could give him if I really was trying to help him, was to let it go.” - Kelsey Chittick “We can tell what we're putting out into the world based on how the words make us feel.” - Kelsey Chittick “There are ways to get through hard times. It does get better. Everything changes. And if someone dies, you don't have to lose them. You can re-engage with them in a different way.” - Kelsey Chittick Links & Resources: Follow the I Heart My Life Show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-heart-my-life-show/id1569047758  Subscribe to the I Heart My Life Show on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zw6fI37FrfVjZMXlMiZZ6 Connect with Kelsey:  Kelsey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kelseydchittick/?hl=en  Order Kelsey's book, ‘Second Half' on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Second-Half-Surviving-Finding-Missing-ebook/dp/B09DB3Z4N2 Connect with Emily: I Heart My Life Website https://www.iheartmylife.com/ I Heart My Life on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iheartmylife/ I Heart My Life on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/iheartmylifenow I Heart My Life on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/i-heart-my-life/ Join the IHML community to receive exclusive announcements and tips. https://www.iheartmylife.com/newsletter  Episode Sponsor: I Heart My Life Signature Course Email: info@iheartmylife.com mailto:info@iheartmylife.com

To buy the book go to www.secondhalfbook.com or visit Amazon, Barnes & Nobel, and Target   Almost four years after suddenly losing her husband, Kelsey has written and released a book:  Second Half - Surviving Loss and Finding Magic in the Missing!    In Second Half, Kelsey Chittick pays a heartfelt and hilarious tribute to Nate Hobgood-Chittick's tremendous spirit, muses about marital life and co-parenting, and shares her own dark and inspiring journey through heartbreak and loss. Second Half is Kelsey's story of turning his death into an affirmation of life as well as the power of love and the pursuit of peace and gratitude.   In this episode, Kelsey discusses the book and why it was such an important part of her family's healing.  She and October dig in to what the book is about, why it can help so many people, and how humor, above all else, is many times exactly what we need during the darkest times.