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Our inner critic often suggests that it's acceptable to grieve significant losses, but we should just push through everyday heartaches like workplace rejections, feeling disconnected in our relationships, being ignored by friends, or being stuck in a job that doesn't fulfill us. Christina Rasmussen, my guest, emphasizes the importance of recognizing and processing this often overlooked type of grief. In our conversation, she will illuminate these lesser-known forms of grief, helping us heal and find a sense of peace and hope in our lives. Christina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief educator and bestselling author of "Second Firsts," "Where Did You Go?" and "Invisible Loss." Her impactful grief work has been featured on ABC News, Psychology Today, in Women's World, the Washington Post, and the White House Blog. Christina created the Life Reentry process, which launched her on a mission to bring compassion, grace, and validation to thousands while simultaneously establishing an exit from what she termed the Waiting Room.  During our conversation, Christina and I explored different aspects of invisible losses, discussing their origins and the transformative power of shifting one's mindset. We talked about letting go of shame and guilt, allowing one to rediscover one's true self. This shift in perspective can bring hope and inspiration to our lives.

I don't know about you, but I've learned that New Year's resolutions don't work well for me. Eat healthier, exercise more, and have more gratitude—those are the usual go-to's. Maybe it's my Midwestern stubbornness that makes me think, “Don't tell me what to do!” so I end up doing the opposite—eating more sugar, sleeping in instead of going for a run, and complaining more than feeling grateful. It's embarrassing to admit, but it's true.What I've found that works for me is to choose a word for the year, one that will guide me toward more adventure, joy, and truth. This year, my word is love.Today's guest on the Cracking Open podcast, Christina Rasmussen, embodies this word beautifully in her work, relationships, and teachings.Widowed at a young age, Christina was left managing the devastating loss of her partner while also raising their baby and toddler on her own. Initially, all Christina wanted to do was run away from her pain as far as possible, despite her master's degree in guidance and counseling. Four years after her 35-year-old husband passed away from Stage 4 colon cancer, she finally found the courage to confront her grief and created the Life Reentry process, which launched her on a mission to bring compassion, grace, and validation to thousands, while simultaneously establishing an exit from what she termed the Waiting Room.Christina has also published three bestselling books: Second Firsts in 2013, Where Did You Go? in 2018, and her most recent book published in 2024 - Invisible Loss. In this episode, you'll feel the love and wisdom Christina brings as she discusses the concept of “invisible losses”—experiences that are completely devastating yet often difficult to articulate. These losses can sometimes be more perplexing and challenging to navigate than the overt tragedies we face.Christina shares how to honor our invisible losses, using writing exercises she calls “cleanses” to move out of the “Waiting Room”—that place of uncertainty where we feel disconnected from our true selves. We also dive into identifying invisible losses and the three inner narratives we create as we process them: the survivor, the watcher, and the thrive.This episode is full of actionable tips and tools for navigating grief and honoring all the moments that crack us open in life. Christina reminds us that love is the best medicine—not just to heal grief but to embrace any experience that helps us grow.Christina is currently finishing her Master of Fine Arts degree in painting and drawing at the Academy of Art University. Her work on grief has been featured in The Guardian, Oprah Daily, ABC News, Women's World, The Washington Post, and the White House Blog. Christina lives and works in Austin, Texas, with her husband Eric, and their two dogs.Love,MollyLearn more about Christina Rasmussen and her work hereFollow Christina on Instagram or FacebookPurchase Invisible Loss hereFollow Molly on Instagram and Facebook6-Month Coaching Group coming August 2025!Click here for more details

Christina Rasmussen is a grief educator and best-selling author of Second Firsts, Where Did You Go?, and Invisible Loss, each offering profound insights into healing and transformation after tragedy. Christina earned her master's degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Durham before experiencing a sudden loss that shifted the course of her life. She later went on to design the Life Reentry Institute, which helps individuals move more effectively through grief and times of transition. Christina's work has been featured on The Guardian, Oprah Daily, ABC News and other top media outlets.   In today's episode, host Shay Beider welcomes Christina Rasmussen to the Conversations on Healing Podcast to discuss her latest book Invisible Loss. The two discuss the 3 parts of the inner self: the Survivor, who keeps us safe but is often rooted in fear; the Watcher, who silently observes and holds wisdom; and the Thriver, the confident, empowered inner child. Christina shares her personal experience with healing after losing her husband to stage 4 colon cancer and how she created the Life Reentry Model. Christina also explains the importance of acknowledging our invisible losses to experience a more rich and evolved life. The pair discuss that through this inner journey and work, we can find the adventure and contentment that comes from living a life true to ourselves, deeply impacting those around us.    Transcripts for this episode are available at: https://www.integrativetouch.org/conversations-on-healing    Show Notes: Read more about Christina Rasmussen here Check out Christina's latest book, Invisible Loss Read Where Did You Go here Learn more about the Life Reentry Institute Find her book, Seconds First   This podcast was created by Integrative Touch (InTouch), which is changing healthcare through human connectivity. A leader in the field of integrative medicine, InTouch exists to alleviate pain and isolation for anyone affected by illness, disability or trauma. This includes kids and adults with cancers, genetic conditions, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic stress, and other serious health issues. The founder, Shay Beider, pioneered a new therapy called Integrative Touch™Therapy that supports healing from trauma and serious illness. The organization provides proven integrative medicine therapies, education and support that fill critical healthcare gaps. Their success is driven by deep compassion, community and integrity.  Each year, InTouch reaches thousands of people at the Integrative Touch Healing Center, both in person and through Telehealth. Thanks to the incredible support of volunteers and contributors, InTouch created a unique scholarship model called Heal it Forward that brings services to people in need at little or no cost to them. To learn more or donate to Heal it Forward, please visit IntegrativeTouch.org

Invisible losses often trap us in survival mode, leaving us living a life that doesn't align with who we truly are. By acknowledging and validating these unseen wounds, we unlock the potential for healing, self-compassion, and reclaiming our authentic selves. This episode takes listeners behind the metaphorical therapy door, offering insight into the processes and techniques that guide therapeutic healing. In this Clinicians Series episode, Sharlee Dixon speaks with Christina Rasmussen, a renowned grief educator and bestselling author of "Second Firsts," "Where Did You Go?," and "Invisible Loss." Following the loss of her spouse to cancer in 2010, Christina developed the Life Reentry process—a compassionate approach to helping individuals navigate grief and move forward. With a master's degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Durham and currently pursuing an MFA in painting and drawing at the Academy of Art, Christina brings both personal and professional wisdom to her work. Her groundbreaking insights have been featured on ABC News, Women's World, The Washington Post, and even the White House Blog, while also contributing to Psychology Today.   For more information about Invisible Loss: Recognizing and Healing the Unacknowledged Heartbreak of Everyday Grief by Christina Rasmussen, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1649630077 For more information about Christina Rasmussen, please visit: https://christinarasmussen.com To view the research articles and other blog articles on insivible losses, please visit: https://christinarasmussen.com/blog/ Share your own invisible losses and contribute to the Invisible Losses Library at: https://invisiblelosses.com Connect with Christina on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/christinarasmussen7/ Connect with Christina on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/secondfirsts

When we talk about grief, we often refer to the loss of a loved one. But this is not the only type of loss that causes emotional pain. Sometimes, our losses are invisible — like when someone criticizes our dream and we stop pursuing it. Christina Rasmussen is a grief educator and the best-selling author of several books, including Second Firsts. Her new book is Invisible Loss. Some of the things she talks about are how to identify our invisible losses, how to heal old wounds, and how to step out of the "waiting room" so you can start fully living. Links & Resources ChristinaRasmussen.com Instagram — @ChristinaRasmussen7 Invisible Loss Offers From Our Sponsors BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ZocDoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at ZocDoc.com/stronger ButcherBox — Go to ButcherBox.com/stronger and use code stronger60 at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus get an additional $20 off your first three orders. Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're lucky enough to live a long life, you'll inevitably be challenged by loss - the loss of family, friends, potentially even your spouse. Despite the obvious inevitability of loss, most people avoid even talking about it, much less preparing for the death of those we love. On this week's podcast, you'll meet an author who's dedicated her career to grief and loss. Listen to learn: About power of attorney, death certificates, bank details and logistics How all loss, even invisible losses, can leave us spinning The process of healing and integrating loss LINKS ChristinaRasmussen.com ABOUT OUR GUEST Christina Rasmussen is a grief educator and author. She is the founder of The Life Reentry Institute, a grief counseling organization and author of Invisible Loss, Second Firsts, and Where Did You Go?  Like the Show? Leave us a review Check out our YouTube channel

When we experience significant loss, we often get stuck in a transitional "waiting room" between our past and potential future, and true healing involves reclaiming our true selves and embracing our strengths to move forward. In this episode, Sharlee Dixon speaks with Christina Rasmussen. Christina is a renowned grief educator and bestselling author, known for her impactful books "Second Firsts", "Where Did You Go?", and "Invisible Loss". Following the loss of her spouse to cancer in 2010, Christina developed the Life Reentry process, dedicated to bringing compassion and validation to countless individuals navigating grief. Holding a master's degree in guidance and counseling from the University of Durham, she is also pursuing a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting and drawing at the Academy of Art. Christina's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as ABC News, Women's World, the Washington Post, and the White House Blog, and she is a contributor to Psychology Today. We're excited to have Christina with us today as we delve into the topics of grief, transcendence, and the exploration of her latest book, "Invisible Loss: Recognizing and Healing the Unacknowledged Heartbreak of Everyday Grief."   For more information about Invisible Loss: Recognizing and Healing the Unacknowledged Heartbreak of Everyday Grief by Christina Rasmussen, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1649630077 For more information about Christina Rasmussen, please visit: https://christinarasmussen.com Connect with Christina on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/christinarasmussen7/ Connect with Christina on Facebook at: https://facebook.com/secondfirsts Connect with Christina on X at: https://twitter.com/secondfirsts

Some people relate to trauma. Some to grief. But everyone will admit to disappointment, even if you're a chronic minimizer like me. We're not here to exaggerate and inflate anything, and nobody wants to give attention to disappointment so it limits them. That however is my concern. Are we healthfully dealing with disappointments or are we repressing unresolved feelings that are in fact, limiting us? You may be CEO of your company and clearing a million per year, and have unresolved disappointments, from your childhood or last year, limiting you. Maybe they are limiting your performance. Your income. Your relationships. Your fulfillment despite your achievements. This was my focus as I entered into the following discussion with acclaimed grief educator and multiple best selling author, Christina Rasmussen. Christina studied to become a therapist and crisis intervention counselor - even doing her master's thesis on the stages of bereavement, and thought she understood grief. Then, with daughters nine months and two-and-a-half years old, her 31 year old husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer and passed away. It was then she truly grasped the depths of sorrow and pain that accompany loss. Four years after Christina's husband died she created the Life Reentry process, which launched her on a mission to bring compassion, grace, and validation to thousands, while simultaneously establishing an exit from what she termed the Waiting Room. She wrote the book, Second Firsts that became a bestseller. Then, Where Did You Go? Her new book and our muse here is Invisible Loss: Recognizing and Healing the Unacknowledged Heartbreak of Everyday Grief. She's taken her experience and research from severe and tragic loss and brought the same, profound process of healing into our everyday grief and disappointments. She found that it's not the size of the big trauma or little disappointment that matters, but the resolution, and she has a process to help us work through it. Christina is a pure joy. I'm in Florida and just received autographed copies of her book, signed to my mom Joanne, who is just four months past my Dad's death. This inspiring conversation will light up your day. Got questions or comments on this show? For me or Christina? Let me know, email me at kmiller@kevinmiller.co. Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code KEVIN and depending on the model receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/kevin Go to shipstation.com and use code KEVIN to sign up for your FREE 60-day trial. For comprehensive financial news and analysis, visit YahooFinance.com Sign up for AromaTru's Insider Club and today you'll receive a FREE Waterless Oil Diffuser and a FREE lemon eucalyptus oil - that's over $200 in savings. Head to aromatruorganics.com/kevin to take advantage of this exclusive offer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever wanted to communicate with those you've lost, or experience life beyond life, than do we have the Where Did You Go show for you!   Today I'll be talking with Christina Rasmussen, an internationally recognized grief educator, the author of Second Firsts, and the author of a brilliant read, Jessica and I will be working with time and time again, Where Did You Go. We'll talk about how we call all take a life-changing journey to connect with those we've lost.   Where Did You Go Self-Improvement & Self-Help Topics Include: What happened to her husband at age 35? What did your daughter see soon after her husband's passing? How'd she realize that there's life after life? What can we learn from quantum physics about life after life? What is the “temple world”? Is there a way to access the world beyond the “living”? How'd she learn to cross over to the other side? What's the door we get to find to the other side? What's a door journey? What does Robert Lanza mean “there is no death, only death in our reality”? What is meant “We only die in someone else's reality, not in ours?” What is a first door journey and how do we undertake one? How can traveling to the temple world transform our lives? Is a temple-world journey similar to a near-death experience? Are our loved ones waiting for us on the other side? What's the survivor's voice, and why do we need to drop it to travel to the other side? What happened the first time Christina traveled to the other side? Will we find our pets on the other side? How will our lives be transformed once we learn to visit the temple world? Take a short guided journey or meditation to the other side!   Christina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief educator, the author of Second Firsts and Where Did You Go   She is the founder of The Life Reentry Institute and has helped countless people break out of what she coined the “waiting room” of grief to rebuild their lives through her Life Reentry Model. With this, she introduces a new model of grief based on the science of neuroplasticity. She describes grief as a catalyst for redefining identity, and outlines the process of “reentry”, or returning to life.   Her mission is to change the way we grieve, the way we live, and how we define our potential in this life, and the hereafter. She has consulted on the 2019 movie short Dreamcatcher and currently working on her very first work of fiction as she believes that big change in an industry that has been left behind requires not only education and training through traditional settings but also in media, movies and entertainment.   Her Institute's mission is to bring forth a new way of speaking about and embracing loss within the medical, corporate and social environments.   Her work has been featured at ABC News, Washington Post, Maria Shriver and the White House Blog. She currently works and lives in Lafayette, California with her husband Eric, their daughters and their two dogs.   Get your copy of Where Did You Go - https://christinarasmussen.com/wheredidyougo/    To find out more visit: https://amzn.to/3qULECz - Order Michael Sandler's book, "AWE, the Automatic Writing Experience" www.automaticwriting.com  - Automatic Writing Experience Course www.inspirenationuniversity.com - Michael Sandler's School of Mystics https://inspirenationshow.com/ ……. Follow Michael and Jessica's exciting journey and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access. Go to https://www.patreon.com/inspirenation   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: https://inspirenationshow.com/   We've got NEW Merch! - https://teespring.com/stores/inspire-nation-store   Follow Inspire Nation, and the lives of Michael and Jessica, on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/InspireNationLive/   Find us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inspirenationshow  Roo Roo The Guru on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@roorootheguru 

(There's some background noise in this episode, and we hope it's not too distracting.)This week we continue our conversation around resistance, control, and surrender. We share our ideas around a concept called "the waiting room." (Vee references a book, "Second Firsts," which is written by Christina Rasmussen.) Our own inner waiting rooms can be a place of refuge and also a trap of avoidance.What's one small (or not so small) thing you're avoiding? What would change for you if you could loosen the grip of resistance and begin to welcome the relief of surrender?For more information about the offerings from V L'Bassi Transformational Coaching, you can find the links here:Schedule a free 3-card reading!Try a mini coaching session!For more details, visit Vee's website.

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Hey you BEAUTIFUL SOUL!!!It's so good to have you here and listening in on these conversations about leading a better life.And today you are in for a true TREAT with my dear, wonderful friend, Christina Rasmussen! She is the multiple-time best-selling author of Second Firsts, Where Did You Go? And the newest book, Invisible Loss.She is the host of the "Dear Life Podcast," in fact, here is a link to OUR PODCAST together on that.She is the founder of The Life-Reentry Institute which has helped literally hundreds of thousands of people turn their grief into a launching pad for the next experiences of their lives.She got her masters in grief therapy and worked as a therapist helping others move through their grief when, at age 34 her beloved husband died of pancreatic cancer, leaving Christina with her two young daughters and a certainty that grief wasn't being dealt with in the best way possible. So she did something about that. She studied neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and used that to map out behaviors that people can take to transform their grief.We talk about some of that here, as well as life, serendipities, spirituality, business, and a whole host of many, many other things.It was my honor to have Christina on the show, and even more to have her as a friend.Please know that you are loved and deserving!Chip ❤️

I’m so happy to introduce you to today’s guest, Dr. Lisa Shulman. As I told her at the beginning of our conversation, had I found her work when I experienced the loss of my husband in 2006, I may not be doing the work that I am doing now. I thanked her for doing her work and for writing her book Before and After Loss because the way she describes the impact of loss and grief on the brain is truly life-changing for all of us. When I first found her book I thought, how come I didn’t know about this before and how come my community doesn’t know about her? Dr. Shulman and I have a wide reaching conversation about her own experience of grief when her husband died to her research and need to understand, as a neurologist, just what was happening to her brain as she experienced grief or as she calls it, emotional trauma.  Like me, she had much professional experience with grief before her own experience, so she anticipated that she would have an easier time than others because she had been close to the experience, but as she learned you don’t really know how it actually feels until you are walking in those shoes. Dr. Shulman explains why our Survivor self kicks in after emotional trauma to keep us moving through the world, and in many cases, high-functioning. It’s how we continue to go to work, take care of our children, maybe even make big life changes and take risks. It’s in this mode that we start to believe that we’re “ok” and so do the others around us. I had chills when she talked about the depression that comes with grief wasn’t the problem. The real problem as she understood and experienced it was the utter disorientation and loss of self-identity, one of the big invisible losses that I talk about in my book Second Firsts and in my Life Reentry classes. It took a long time for her to unpack and understand that was what was going on. Because, as you know if you’ve experienced the death of a loved one, you’re not only grieving the person that you lost but also the person that you were in relation to them.   “When you understand how the emotional trauma of loss impacts the brain, it normalizes the experience and you feel less alone. We are all having very similar experiences, right down to the kinds of dreams that we have.” ~ Dr. Lisa Shulman   Dr. Shulman explains that it’s the same brain pathways whether you are experiencing the death of a loved one, losing your job, or go through a divorce. No matter the loss, it’s alll tied up in the brain’s evolutionary patterns for our survival in the face of threat. Grief is felt in the same place of the brain no matter what loss you are experiencing. She approached her grief as a neurologist and wants to normalize the experience of grief for everyone. As she explains, when you understand how emotional trauma impacts the brain, it normalizes the experiences and helps us to feel less alone. While of course everyone’s experience is different, it’s also true that we are having very similar experiences, right down to the kind of dreams that we have.  Dr. Shulman wants everyone to know that the experience of loss is a normal response of the brain and that there are extremely powerful, tangible things that we can do for ourselves to promote our healing.  She believes that the more we understand that we can promote positive neuroplasticity for ourselves we can truly being to heal.  I hope that you’ll listen and let me know what you think of this conversation. Please comment below or share with me on social media. Please share it with your friends and family, and be sure to tag me if you share it on social media so that I can say thank you. I’m @christinarasmussen7 on Instagram and @ChristinaRasmussen2014 on Facebook.  More About Dr. Lisa Shulman Lisa M. Shulman MD is a neurologist specializing in Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. In addition to neurology, her diverse background includes training in health policy, nursing, and education. She is the Eugenia Brin Professor of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders and the Rosalyn Newman Distinguished Scholar in Parkinson’s Disease.  Dr. Shulman serves as Treasurer of the American Academy of Neurology and Director of the University of Maryland Movement Disorders Center. She serves on the Board of Directors of both the American Academy of Neurology and the American Brain Foundation. Dr. Shulman is Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Now Books and co-author of the reference book Parkinson’s Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Families, now in its third edition and translated in 3 languages.  She is the author or editor of 16 books, 30 chapters, 140 peer-reviewed publications, and 170 abstracts. Things We Mention In This Episode Book: Before and After Loss, A Neurologist’s Perspective on Loss, Grief, and Our Brain, by Dr. Lisa Shulman Website: Dr. Shulman at The University of Maryland Book: Where Did You Go? by Christina Rasmussen Book: Second Firsts by Christina Rasmussen Newsletter - Message In a Bottle: Sign up for Christina’s weekly letter Apple podcast reviews and ratings are really important to help get the podcast in front of more people to uplift and inspire them too, which is the ultimate goal. Thank you!

Today, I’m doing something a little different than I have done before. While many listeners are likely familiar with my story and my work, I’m aware that maybe you don’t! So, today I thought that I would “introduce” myself to you in case you’ve been wondering what happens beyond the podcast or how I came to do this work.  Fourteen years ago, I lost my thirty-five-year-old husband to cancer, leaving me with two young girls to raise. I felt lost, frustrated, and alienated by our culture’s outdated “time heals all wounds” approach to grieving. As I’ve described many times in my weekly newsletter and in my first book, Second Firsts, I felt like an alien on earth. I felt like I no longer belonged here and nothing made sense.  I realized that even my training as a grief counselor had not prepared me for what I was feeling and experiencing. I felt like I had also died that day and had to find a way to create a whole new life, and the model for grief that I’d been taught didn't explain that or show me the way out. So, I set out to understand what I was experiencing and the Life Reentry® Model is the outcome of that search. I hope you’ll listen to this episode where I walk you through how, and why I created The Life Reentry® Model through which I have led thousands of people through. I myself practice the principles of Life Reentry daily. It’s more than just a class or theory, it’s a way of seeing and living your life. It was fun to remember the early days of these classes and how we were one of the first using Zoom, well before we all became very familiar with it this past year!   “There is no going back to the person you were before loss. There is only going forward. Being stuck in the in-between, in the Waiting Room, is where we suffer, play small, and repeat old patterns and behaviors that keep us just surviving instead of thriving in our new life. Many people spend years in the Waiting Room, thinking that this is their new life.” ~ Christina Rasmussen   Life Reentry begins with a person stuck between two worlds. This is a place we call The Waiting Room—a psychological space one retreats to after great loss. It is a gap between lives—the life that has been forced into the past by grief and loss, and the new life that has yet to begin. The Waiting Room is not a physical place, but rather a mindset. It’s a holding pattern—safe, comfortable, but inhibitory. It keeps us out of danger, but also out of our life.  After spending the last ten years teaching and educating hundreds of thousands of bereaved people through classes, workshops, and my two books, I made the discovery that it wasn’t the traditional loss of death that kept the bereaved and non-bereaved people in a repetitive cycle of grief, but the invisible, non-validated and untold losses from the earlier chapters of their lives.  I call these Invisible Losses. What I uncovered through my time with people was the multitude of Invisible Losses that kept pulling people back into, and staying stuck in the Waiting Room. I discovered an undercover world of grief. What plagued my class participants and emotionally imprisoned them long term more than anything was these invisible, mistakenly perceived smaller experiences that are not traditionally considered significant. These are the losses that society fails to recognize, mirror back, or validate.  When everything looks the same on the outside, yet everything has changed on the inside, we break. We break in half. This is the duality of loss. In this short episode, I explain in more detail what Invisible Loss means and what they look like in our everyday lives (there are multitudes).    My mission is to bring forth a new way of speaking about and embracing loss and also to help our communities understand that living after loss is equally important as grieving.    If you are feeling stuck in a place between the life you left behind and the life you so wish you can have… If you feel stuck in the Waiting Room but don’t quite know why... If you have gone through something difficult, invisible, untraditional, or a big loss and have struggled to find your way back... If you feel like you should be farther along in processing your grief but just can’t seem to move through it... If you are ready to look at your life, behaviors, and patterns and create a new life and way of being…   I’d like to invite you to join me for my next Life Reentry for Invisible Losses course. Registration is now open for this in-depth and life-changing 8-week online experience. We begin on Tuesday, March 30th. You can find out more information and register HERE. Things I Mention In This Episode Save your spot in the next Life Reentry Class beginning March 30th HERE. Sign up for the Second Firsts Message in a Bottle HERE. Book: Second Firsts by Christina Rasmussen Book: Where Did You Go? by Christina Rasmussen Apple podcast reviews and ratings are really important to help get the podcast in front of more people to uplift and inspire them too, which is the ultimate goal. Thank you! Please continue the conversation with me on Instagram or Facebook.

Christina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief educator, the author of Second Firsts and Where Did You Go? S he is also the host of The Dear Life Podcast. She is the founder of The Life Reentry Institute and has helped countless people break out of what she coined the “waiting room” of grief to rebuild their lives through her Life Reentry Model.  

We’ve all experienced some form of grief over the last several months; grieving our life before COVID, people we’ve lost and more. Joining me for a deep and transformative conversation about grief is acclaimed grief educator, Christina Rasmussen. Christina is also the author of Second Firsts and Where Did You Go? and host of The Dear Life Podcast. In this episode you’ll hear: Christina describes grief as a catalyst for redefining entry. She shares about her philosophy on grief and the process of reentry or returning to life. (5:13) Invisible losses: any experience that broke your heart and how they dictate the narrative of your life. (10:39) Grief, COVID-19, and being triggered by invisible losses. (20:43) How to know when you are ready to do life reentry work. (24:48) Does reentry or returning to life mean you won’t experience waves of grief? (26:58) The phases of reentry or returning to life. (36:47) http://yourkickasslife.com/366  

Have you ever found yourself feeling like everything looks the same on the outside, but everything on the inside of you has changed? If you’ve found yourself checking out of your life in unexplained ways and not able to fully name it, this episode is for you. We talk about the undercover world of grief, burnout, and reclaiming our lives after experiencing the invisible losses that we often overlook and dismiss.  In today’s conversation I get cozy with Christina Rasmussen. Christina is an acclaimed grief educator, author of Second Firsts and Where Did You Go? Which have been extremely helpful books for my own family as we navigate grief and loss. She is also the host of The Dear Life Podcast and founder of The Life Reentry Institute at lifereentry.com.  I recently signed up for her Life Reentry class, which has helped countless people break out of what she coined the “waiting room” of grief to rebuild our lives. She describes grief as a catalyst for redefining identity, and outlines the process of “reentry” where we return to our lives. Her  work has been featured at ABC News, Washington Post, and the White House Blog. You can find more of her brilliant work at christinarasmussen.com and secondfirsts.com. Christina’s mission is to change the way we grieve, the way we live, and how we define our potential in this life, and the hereafter.  What you'll hear (and don't want to miss!): :: The symptoms that can indicate burnout, or not living in alignment  :: The way that she has been able to transform her grief and loss into a movement that is healing so many other people  :: What the safe space of the “waiting room” is all about  :: Christina’s re-entry and the ways that she is now transforming her life (and how you can too after invisible losses)  :: Why she is saying no to money and additional opportunities daily, without feeling guilty about it  :: Christina’s best practices and rituals for writing, plus how she stays connected to the creative process  You can find the full show notes from this episode over at https://jadahsellner.com/grief-burnout-reclaiming-lives-177

Christina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief educator, author of Second Firsts and Where Did You Go?. She is also the host of The Dear Life Podcast.She is the founder of The Life Reentry Institute and has helped countless people break out of what she coined the “waiting room” of grief to rebuild their lives through her Life Reentry Model. With this, she introduces a new model of grief based on the science of neuroplasticity. She describes grief as a catalyst for redefining identity, and outlines the process of “reentry”, or returning to life.Her mission is to change the way we grieve, the way we live, and how we define our potential in this life, and the hereafter. She has consulted on the 2019 movie short Dreamwisher and currently working on her very first work of fiction as she believes that big change in an industry that has been left behind requires not only education and training through traditional settings but also in media, movies and entertainment.Her Institute's mission is to bring forth a new way of speaking about and embracing loss within the medical, corporate and social environments.Her work has been featured at ABC News, Washington Post, Maria Shriver and the White House Blog. She currently works and lives in Austin, Texas with her husband Eric, their daughters and their two dogs.FacebookInstagramTwitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Having studied bereavement and even doing her master's thesis in it, Christina Rassmussen thought she knew grief. Then the tragic loss of a child and then her husband to cancer and being left with the loss of a future and a young family to tend to, she found herself not finding answers or help from traditional therapy so she returned to her studies and found a new way. She describes grief as a gap you can get lost in, between your past with someone and your future without them. The way she speaks of the experience of loss is like no one else, blending personal experience, neuroscience and hope. If you've lost someone or know someone who has, this episode will open your eyes to healing and a whole new way of processing grief. Christina is working on her third book but you can learn more about her other books: Second Firsts and Where Did You Go as well as her Life Reentry Institute and her podcast, The Dear Life Podcast on her site ChristinaRasmussen.com.  This episode is sponsored by the incredible, wildcrafted, full spectrum NED hemp oil with their growing line of products including formulas for female hormone balance and their new sleep blend. Save 15% on your first order with code BETTEREVERYDAY at checkout.  Be sure you connect with us in our FREE PRIVATE Facebook group where we're already hanging out with other amazing, like minded women like YOU! Join us!

Christina Rasmussen is an internationally recognized grief educator and author of Second Firsts. She is the founder of The Life Reentry Institute, Second Firsts, and Star Letters. Christina has been featured as a “Woman Working to Do Good” in the White House Blog. Her work has also appeared NPR, ABC News, and MariaShriver.com.  Her latest book Where Did You Go?  explores the science and spirituality of connecting with loved ones that have passed away by connecting to their consciousness through the unified quantum field.

What happens when we pass away? How do we overcome grief of lost loved ones? You'll hear about that and more on this episode with guest Christina Rasmussen. Christina is an author, acclaimed grief educator and podcast host. She founded The Life Reentry Institute to help people rebuild their lives after grief. Christina and I discuss the concept of the waiting room and why so many people get stuck there. She talks about why you should never minimize the pain of others and how validation from those around you can help you heal. She talks about her book-writing process, why you need to find your tribe and how you can navigate grief during the current pandemic. About Christina: Christina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief educator, author of Second Firsts and Where Did You Go?. She is also the host of The Dear Life Podcast. She is the founder of The Life Reentry Institute and has helped countless people break out of what she coined the “waiting room” of grief to rebuild their lives through her Life Reentry Model. With this, she introduces a new model of grief based on the science of neuroplasticity. She describes grief as a catalyst for redefining identity, and outlines the process of “reentry”, or returning to life. Her mission is to change the way we grieve, the way we live, and how we define our potential in this life, and the hereafter. She has consulted on the 2019 movie short. Her Institute's mission is to bring forth a new way of speaking about and embracing loss within the medical, corporate and social environments. Connect with Christina: Website | Life Reentry Institute | Instagram | Dear Life Podcast | Dear Life Instagram | Twitter What You'll Hear: 6:08 Who Christina is and what she does 8:51 What the waiting room is and why so many people get stuck into it 12:37 The problem with what's happening right now during the pandemic 14:23 How to distinguish between fear leading, ego leading and society leading 19:06 How you can get yourself out of the waiting room 25:05 Why you should never minimize someone else's pain 26:29 How validation helps us heal 28:16 How we're actually killing each other by not listening enough 30:02 Where we go when we die 35:06 Why there's so much controversy around her book 45:08 Her advice for people dealing with grief on top of the pandemic Links: Where Did You Go? Second Firsts Biocentrism: How Life and Consciousness are the Keys to Understanding the True Nature of the Universe Beyond Biocentrism: Rethinking Time, Space, Consciousness, and the Illusion of Death

This week I am talking to Christina Rasmussen about her book ' Where Did You Go? A Life-Changing Journey to Connect with Those We've Lost'. In her first book, Second Firsts, grief educator Christina Rasmussen helped countless readers cope with and rebuild their lives after loss through her Life Reentry program, drawing on both her professional expertise and her personal experience of becoming a widow at age 35. Still, even after rediscovering joy, she wrestled with one persistent question: where did you go? Like so many of her clients, she continued to wonder what had become of her husband—and whether there is any hope of connecting with our loved ones after they have passed on. Now in her second book, Where Did You Go? A Life-Changing Journey to Connect with Those We've Lost, Rasmussen reveals not only that the answer is “yes,” but that we all have the ability to reconnect with our lost loved ones—while accessing a timeless consciousness that can profoundly change our lives here and now. Books about the afterlife generally fall into one of two categories: spiritual or science-based. Rasmussen—who grew up in a small Greek town where religion permeated daily life, but who fell in love with neuroscience and psychology while studying in Europe and the United States—merges the metaphysical with the scientific in Where Did You Go?, delving into quantum physics and brain science to make the invisible visible, and illuminate some of our most pressing spiritual questions. “When a loved one dies, we can open a door between this world and the next. It only closes when we don't look for it, when we don't observe it and when we don't believe it's there,” writes Rasmussen. “When we walk through this door, we go on a journey to an invisible place.” A step-by-step guide to journeying to the other side—as well as a groundbreaking exploration of what happens after we die—Where Did You Go? leads readers through practical exercises that serve as tools to help us experience the unseen world for ourselves, connect with our loved ones, become comfortable with the experience, and trigger it whenever we desire—no psychic abilities required. “The death of a loved one brings forth an opening just wide enough for us to squeeze in and seek our own truth, to seek the multi-dimensional world where you will find your beloved,” writes Rasmussen. “You want to be a part of it. You want to go inside this place your beloved has gone, reach for their hand, and let them give you a tug. And in that reaching, you find not just them but the place from which you've come, the place you belong.” Christina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief educator, the author of ​Second Firsts ​and  Where Did You Go?​. She is also the host of ​The Dear Life Podcast. She is the founder of ​The Life Reentry Institute​ and has helped countless people break out of what she coined the “waiting room” of grief to rebuild their lives through her Life Reentry Model. With this, she introduces a new model of grief based on the science of neuroplasticity. She describes grief as a catalyst for redefining identity, and outlines the process of “reentry”, or returning to life. Her mission is to change the way we grieve, the way we live, and how we define our potential in this life, and the hereafter. She has consulted on the 2019 movie short Dreamwisher ​and currently working on her very first work of fiction as she believes that big change in an industry that has been left behind requires not only education and training through traditional settings but also in media, movies and  entertainment.  Her Institute's mission is to bring forth a new way of speaking about and embracing loss within the medical, corporate and social environments. Her work has been featured at ABC News, Washington Post, Maria Shriver and the White House Blog. She currently works and lives in Austin, Texas with her husband Eric, their daughters and their two dogs. 

“Is there any way to make the friends that feel left behind after grief understand? For me, almost all of my relationships have fallen away because as you said in your book Second Firsts, what used to connect me to most of the people in my life is simply no longer there. I tried with a couple of really treasured relationships to explain over and over again that it wasn’t personal. That I was a different person. That the old me was gone, but people kept trying to get me back to being “myself,” which meant my old self. I tried to find new connections between us but all that’s there is a ghost of an old connection. After some time they would try to get back to what used to connect us be it work, or faith or so on and it just doesn’t work. And I want to scream, I’m sorry but I just don’t care about this! I’ve said this in every kind way I can and I’d like to see where we can connect now, but they are not interested in that. I feel resentment, fear and anger coming from them because they sense the change. They feel left behind. They just don’t understand.” - Ann In This Episode I Talk About: That so many people feel the same way, you are not alone! The more I tried to make them work, the more I felt the anger, resentment and frustration Why you have to not force this and let go of those relationships My personal experience of letting relationships go That you may need to change your life in a practical way - do you need to move? Do you need to try new things and to meet new people that match better who you are now? A reminder that you are exactly where you need to be  You are becoming someone completely different and that’s why this hurts so much Things I Mention In This Episode: Event: Join Christina at 1440 Multiversity Book: Second Firsts by Christina Rasmussen Book: Where Did You Go? by Christina Rasmussen And it would mean the world to me if you’d leave a rating and review on Apple podcast. I’d love to know what you think of the podcast and how I can make it better for you. Plus Apple podcast reviews and ratings are really important to help get the podcast in front of more people to uplift and inspire them too, which is the ultimate goal. Please continue the conversation with me @dearlifepodcast on Instagram.

“Christina, as you know your book Second Firsts is my bible. Your plug-in on dating saved my life. My question is, after only 4 months of losing my first love and my reason for living, I was able to plug-in to a new relationship. It feels so good as this relationship grows deeper, could it be that I am almost 70 years old and I don’t want to waste the years I have left lonely and unloved?” - Michelle In This Episode I Talk About: There is a part of our brain that is able to create new brain maps What thriver maps are and how to create them for ourselves How to plug-in, even when it’s hard Things I Mention In This Episode: Event: Join Christina at 1440 Multiversity Book: Second Firsts by Christina Rasmussen Book: Where Did You Go? by Christina Rasmussen And it would mean the world to me if you’d leave a rating and review on Apple podcast. I’d love to know what you think of the podcast and how I can make it better for you. Plus Apple podcast reviews and ratings are really important to help get the podcast in front of more people to uplift and inspire them too, which is the ultimate goal. Please continue the conversation with me @dearlifepodcast on Instagram.

Christina Rasmussen had a master's degree in counseling and psychology, but nothing prepared her for the death of her 35-year-old husband in 2006. One snowy day, after running after the mailman to claim her undelivered mail, she realized that she needed to consciously DECIDE to come back to life after loss. This week, we're talking about her book Second Firsts, why Christina believes devastating loss should be a qualification for anyone leading a support group (it's often not), and why we should all be more selfish in our coming back process. Plus, I'm reading an excerpt from my brand new book, Permission to Grieve, which is live TODAY on Amazon. Christina Rasmussens's books and work: https://christinarasmussen.com/ Purchase a copy of my latest book, Permission to Grieve! http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/permission-to-grieve Become a part of my insiders community! Support Coming Back on Patreon to unlock weekly grief journaling prompts, LIVE grief guidance calls with me, and fun podcast swag: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Set sail on the 2020 Bereavement Cruise: http://comingbackcruise.com Apply for private 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/

On this episode, Laura speaks with Christina Rasmussen, acclaimed grief educator, and the author of Second Firsts and Where Did You Go? She is the founder of The Life Reentry Institute and has helped countless people break out of what she has coined the “waiting room” of grief to rebuild their lives through her Life Reentry Model. She describes grief as a catalyst for redefining identity and introduces a new model of grief based on the science of neuroplasticity. Her institute’s mission is to bring forth a new way of speaking about and embracing loss within the medical, corporate, and social environments. Her work has been featured on ABC News, Washington Post, Maria Shriver, and the White House Blog. Christina describes to Laura the processes she has discovered for connecting with loved ones that have passed and the science that supports these experiences. They also discuss the personal tragedy that was the catalyst for Christina’s latest book, Where Did You Go?, and the joy that comes from this ability to change your relationship to grief. A skeptic of conventional mystical and religious descriptions, Christina instead draws on basic principles of brain science and quantum physics to explore other dimensions. You can find out more about Christina on her website, christinarasmussen.com. This episode’s featured musical artist is internationally acclaimed Sarod master, Rajeev Taranath, who is considered one of the world’s leading exponents of the Sarod. He is the recipient of many awards, including the Indian government’s highest accolade in the arts, the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, as well as the prestigious Chowdiah Award for excellence in the field of instrumental music. For more information about Rajeev and his music, visit rajeevtaranath.com.

Christina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief educator, the author of Second Firsts and Where Did You Go?. She is the founder of The Life Reentry Institute and has helped countless people break out of what she coined the “waiting room” of grief to rebuild their lives through her Life Reentry Model. Her mission is to change the way we grieve, the way we live, and how we define our potential in this life, and the hereafter. Today, we discuss… Concepts such as holographic universe, string theory, and quantum physics Virtual reality and how Christina experiences it How her relationship with her husband has changed with her perspective on grief   FOLLOW CHRISTINA https://facebook.com/ChristinaRasmussen2014/ http://www.twitter.com/christinarasmussen   FOLLOW DR AMY ROBBINS http://www.instagram.com/dramyrobbins http://www.twitter.com/dramyrobbins  

Have you ever experienced a significant loss - of someone you loved or something about which you cared deeply -- and then just felt stuck, unable to go back or move forward?   Then tune in for this week's Allie & You, where I interview my good friend Christina Rasmussen, acclaimed grief educator, best-selling author of two renown books, Second Firsts and Where Did You Go?, and founder of the Life Reentry Institute.   Christina's husband died at a young age -- a loss that left her understandably feeling lost and paralyzed. But she found a way to get “unstuck” -- and she'll share her insights here to help you not only move forward -- but to positively thrive in the new life you envision for yourself.   Loss is a part of life - including business. Although this interview focuses on moving past the death of someone you love, you'll discover so many insights you can apply to any type of loss. I know I did! Tune in now.

Have you ever experienced a significant loss - of someone you loved or something about which you cared deeply -- and then just felt stuck, unable to go back or move forward?   Then tune in for this week's Allie & You, where I interview my good friend Christina Rasmussen, acclaimed grief educator, best-selling author of two renown books, Second Firsts and Where Did You Go?, and founder of the Life Reentry Institute.   Christina's husband died at a young age -- a loss that left her understandably feeling lost and paralyzed. But she found a way to get “unstuck” -- and she'll share her insights here to help you not only move forward -- but to positively thrive in the new life you envision for yourself.   Loss is a part of life - including business. Although this interview focuses on moving past the death of someone you love, you'll discover so many insights you can apply to any type of loss. I know I did! Tune in now.

Christina Rasmussen is an internationally recognized grief educator and author of Second Firsts and her new book, Where Did You Go – A Life-Changing Journey to Connect with Those We’ve Lost. She is the founder of The Life Reentry Institute, Second Firsts and Star Letters. Christina has helped countless people break out of what she coined the “waiting room” of grief to rebuild their lives through her Life Reentry Model. Yet, she discovered that even as her students rebuild their lives and thrive again, many are left with the same burning questions: What happens when we die? Are we capable of connecting to those who have passed on?  Christina herself wrestled with these spiritual questions and now her mission is to change the way we grieve, the way we live, and how we define our potential in this life, and the hereafter. Christina has been featured as a “Woman Working to Do Good” in the White House Blog and her work has also appeared on NPR, ABC News, the Washington Post and MariaShriver.com. Visit https://christinarasmussen.com, www.secondfirsts.com  & https://lifereentry.com. Get the new Your Inner World – Guided Meditations by Sister Jenna. Like America Meditating. Visit www.AmericaMeditating.org.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple.  

Christina Rasmussen is an internationally recognized grief educator whose mission is to change the way we grieve, the way we live, and how we define our potential in this life and the hereafter. She is the founder of The Life Reentry Institute, and the author of Second Firsts and her new book, Where Did You Go? She has been featured as a “Woman Working to Do Good” in the White House Blog, and her work has been featured on NPR, ABC News, and MariaShriver.com. We spoke about her approach to grief and her work helping people connect to departed loved ones. Learn more about Christina Rasmussen here: https://christinarasmussen.com/#about

If you've ever wanted to communicate with those you've lost, or experience life beyond life, than do we have the Where Did You Go show for you! Today I'll be talking with Christina Rasmussen, internationally recognized grief educator, the author of Second Firsts, and the author of a brilliant read, Jessica and I will be working with time and time again, Where Did You Go. And that's what I want to talk with her today, about how we call all take a life-changing journey to connect with those we've lost. Where Did You Go Self-Improvement & Self-Help Topics Include: What happened to her husband at age 35? What did your daughter see soon after her husband's passing? How'd she realize that there's life after life? What can we learn from quantum physics about life after life? What is the “temple world”? Is there a way to access the world beyond the “living”? How'd she learn to cross over to the other side? What's the door we get to find to the other side? What's a door journey? What does Robert Lanza mean “there is no death, only death in our reality”? What is meant “We only die in someone else's reality, not in ours?” What is a first door journey and how do we undertake one? How can traveling to the temple world transform our lives? Is a temple-world journey similar to a near-death experience? Are our loved ones waiting for us on the other side? What's the survivor's voice, and why do we need to drop it to travel to the other side? What happened the first time Christina traveled to the other side? Will we find our pets on the other side? How will our lives be transformed once we learn to visit the temple world? Take a short guided journey or meditation to the other side!!! For More Info Visit: WhereDidYouGoBook.com Christina Rasmussen on How to Connect With Those We've Lost & Visit the Other Side – Truly Life Transforming!!! Health | Motivation | Spiritual | Spirituality | Meditation | Inspirational | Motivational | Self-Improvement | Self-Help | Inspire | Love 

Christina Rasmussen is an author and an inspiration to those recovering from loss--especially those who decide to live after loss.  She is a pioneer in the field of grief as she has formed "Live Starters" and offers a process for returning to life in her book SECOND FIRSTS. Kris and Christina share a profound soul sister connection that has come through their work.  You will be spellbound by this conversation between two women who have found the bridge of love between the dimensions where they are and where their beloveds now exist.   This interview marks a turn in understanding a new way to view Death as not the end but a continuing. Christina has authored a brilliant new book:  Where did you go? You can download her free gifts and purchase her new book here:  http:/www.wheredidyougo.com  New York Times Best Selling Author, Kristine Carlson invites you to practice Don't Sweat wisdom to achieve greater mental health, and better communication with your family, friends, and co-workers. Learn how to live with more peace and happiness and rediscover your joy, passion, and self-compassion, to awaken your most vibrant life. www.KristineCarlson.com 

Christina Rasmussen, Author of “WHERE DID YOU GO? A Life Changing Journey to Connect With Those We Lost” is an internationally recognized grief educator. She is the founder of The Life Reentry Institute, Second Firsts, and Star Letters. Christina has been featured as a “Woman Working to Do Good” in the White House Blog. Her work has also appeared on NPR, ABC News, and MariaShriver.com.

Christina Rasmussen, Author of “WHERE DID YOU GO? A Life Changing Journey to Connect With Those We Lost” is an internationally recognized grief educator. She is the founder of The Life Reentry Institute, Second Firsts, and Star Letters. Christina has been featured as a “Woman Working to Do Good” in the White House Blog. Her work has also appeared on NPR, ABC News, and MariaShriver.com.

New York Times Best Selling Author, Kristine Carlson invites you to practice Don't Sweat wisdom to achieve greater mental health, and better communication with your family, friends, and co-workers. Learn how to live with more peace and happiness and rediscover your joy, passion, and self-compassion, to awaken your most vibrant life. www.KristineCarlson.com Kris speaks with her good friend Christina Rasmussen, author of Second Firsts.  Please listen to this amazing tale of healing and how Christina will revolutionalize how we start over after a loss.  She is truly a hero we've been waiting for and walks the hero's path every day. Get a copy of Kristine's new book, From Heartbreak to Wholeness: The Hero's Journey to Joy where books are sold. Bring your receipt to www.fromheartbreaktowhoelness.com to get some fabulous gifts to say thanks for your purchase!

Marni Henderson and her sons had just 15 months to make memories and say goodbye after her husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Today, we're talking about Marni's decision to pull her sons out of school to spend time with their dying father, what it's like facing big milestones after loss, and one of my favorite books—Second Firsts—that led Marni to get trained as a Life Reentry Practitioner. She's also talking about the annual widow's retreat she leads that's going to Belize this year! Also this week, I'm giving you a grounding question to ask yourself in the aftermath of loss: What is still true about me? Receive more information on the 2019 Bereavement Cruise when you fill out this form: http://www.comingbackcruise.com Marni Henderson's work: http://www.coalescediscovery.com/ Join me live on Facebook Monday 6/25 at 1:00 Central. Support Coming Back on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Subscribe: Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/2CMqhhE Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil GooglePlay http://bit.ly/2lWQmiG 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, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email shelby@shelbyforsythia.com, subject line, "Podcast." Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

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In Feb 2015, I did a 5-day symposium consisting of 25 interviews with powerful and inspiring women sharing their stories and advice for transcending life’s struggles, fears and doing it their own way. We got so much incredible feedback on the interviews, we decided to turn it into a podcast. At times during the interviews when you hear us refer to the series or interviews that have already been done, keep in mind these interviews have been repurposed and may not follow the original order – but stay tuned because we’ll be airing four each month on Mondays alternating with fresh new episodes called “Ask Liz” every Wednesday. About Christina Rasmussen: Christina Rasmussen is on a crusade to change the way we live after loss. As the founder of Second Firsts, Christina spends her time speaking, coaching and helping thousands of people to rebuild, reclaim and re-launch their whole lives — using the most powerful tool for personal reinvention: the human mind. Before creating Second Firsts, Christina worked as a therapist + crisis intervention specialist. But after losing her husband to colon cancer, Christina experienced the agony of sudden loss, firsthand. With two daughters in tow, she began the tender process of transforming her tragedy into a new career, a renewed sense of purpose, and a life of joy + laughter. Second Firsts was born. In this episode, Christina shares: 1. Importance of choosing yourself 2. The relationship between fear and safety 3. What’s on the other side of “the dream”?

Today we wrap up our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews and unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our final instigator experience is Christina Rasmussen who talks to us about overcoming losses and dealing with the inevitable setbacks of our lives. As the founder of Second Firsts, an organization to help people create a pathway back to life after loss, Christina spends her time speaking, coaching, and helping thousands of people rebuild, reclaim, and relaunch their lives using the most powerful tool for personal reinvention: the human mind See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christina Rasmussen: Author- Second Firsts: Live, Laugh and Love Again....... Living again after losing someone you love...... ""If you're lost. . . if you're gone. . . if you can barely absorb the words on this screen. . . I want you to hold this truth in your heart: when it's your time to go, you won't wish you'd spent more time grieving — you'll wish you'd spent more time living." Website: http://www.secondfirsts.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Secondfirsts Twitter: https://twitter.com/secondfirsts

Today my guest is Christina Rasmussen. Christina Rasmussen is a bestselling author, speaker and philanthropist on a crusade to change the way we live after loss. As the founder of Second Firsts and Life Starters both organizations to help people create a pathway back to life after loss, Christina has helped thousands of people rebuild, reclaim, and re-launch their lives using the power of the human mind. Her book of the same name — Second Firsts: Live, Laugh, and Love Again— is helpful not just for loss, but for all periods of transition in our lives. In today’s episode, Christina and I spoke about: The loss that she has experienced in her life and the new duality she learned about the grieving process The dangers of becoming comfortable in “The Waiting Room” after loss/transition and how to come out of it The difference between Transformational Lessons Learned Vs. Unwanted Mapping of brain patterns, and how to avoid the latter Can you experience transformation without grief or loss? Advice she has for those who are emerging out of challenging transitions Tune in and listen to “Second Firsts: A Path to Deep and Lasting Joy” with the joyful and strong: Christina Rasmussen. Subscribe to the Emerging Women podcast on iTunes. And please be sure to rate us while you're there!  

Christina Rasmussen: Author- Second Firsts: Live, Laugh and Love Again..... Losing a lover, parent, child creates a gap in our lives.... Christina shows us how to deal with the gap and create a second chance to live with passion again! There is no time like the present......... Website: http://www.secondfirsts.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Secondfirsts Twitter: https://twitter.com/secondfirsts Positive Talk Radio! David Essel Alive! Every Saturday, 6-9pm est, 3-6pm pst, on iHeart Radio, streaming LIVE FREE at www.davidessel.com . Proud to be a part of the Premiere Radio Network, celebrating 24 years in talk radio.

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If you have experienced devestating loss of any kind, this is an episode of Coach Cafe you want to be sure to listen to. Our guest this week, Christina Rasmussen, is a bestselling author, speaker and philanthropist on a crusade to change the way we live after loss. As the founder of Second First and Life Starters both organizations to help people create a pathway back to life after loss, Christina has helped thousands of people rebuild, reclaim, and relaunch their lives using the power of the human mind. Her book of the same name — Second Firsts: Live, Laugh, and Love Again— aims to take her message even further. Christina is the mother of two beautiful girls who watched their father die of cancer and saw their mother alchemize that tragedy into a new life of joy and laughter. Christina’s work has been featured on the Huffington Post, NPR, The Times of India, Beliefnet, The White House Blog, and MariaShriver.com. She is a Hay House author. Christina says this is about the work of Reentry.  "If you're lost. . . if you're gone. . . if you can barely absorb the words on this screen. . . I want you to hold this truth in your heart: when it's your time to go, you won't wish you'd spent more time grieving — you'll wish you'd spent more time living." Find out more at http://www.secondfirsts.com

To say that Christina Rasmussen has dealt with loss in her life would be an understatement. She lost a newborn child and her husband in the span of a few years. What started was a journey that allowed her to look at loss and grief in a new way What happens when you die without realizing itLiving in a place between two lives How denying losses in our lives causes us to sufferWhy suffering is not our natural experience in lifeHow loss can help you to discover your superpowersWhy we must do things that are uncomfortableCoping with the tremendous uncertainty of deathLearning to live fully after loss Finding the opportunity to be present in your lifeLearning to recognize that you're in the waiting room of your lifeThe part of you that keeps you safe, but doesn't help youPractical applications for overcoming lossLearning to find proof that you're worthy of changeUnderstanding the connection between your brain and identity mapHow worthiness starts to grow over time Christina Rasmussen is on a crusade to change the way we live after loss. As the founder of Second Firsts, an organization to help people create a pathway back to life after loss, Christina spends her time speaking, coaching, and helping thousands of people rebuild, reclaim, and relaunch their lives using the most powerful tool for personal reinvention: the human mind. She's the author of Second Firsts: Live, Laugh and Love Again See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christina Rasmussen is a grief coach and author of Second Firsts: Live, Laugh and Love Again. With clear-spoken science and inspiring stories, Second Firsts guides readers through The 5-Step Life Re-entry Model: a revolutionary process that turns the whole notion of ‘grief recovery’ inside out — taking loss out of the spotlight, and placing life front + center. As the … Read more about this episode...

Author Christina Rasmussen is a crisis intervention counselor. Her book Second Firsts: Live, Laugh, and Love Again is now out in paperback. In this edition of In The Author's Voice, WSIU Radio's Jeff Williams talks with Rasmussen about her book and the personal experience that helped shape her philosophy on dealing with loss.