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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

In this episode, we are honored to host the inspirational Christina Rasmussen, a celebrated author and educator known for her groundbreaking work in the field of grief and loss. This heartfelt conversation delves into the concept of **invisible loss**, shedding light on the challenges many face in recognizing and handling their emotions. Whether you're dealing with personal grief or looking to support someone who is, this episode offers invaluable guidance and encouragement.

Christina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief educator and bestselling author of Second Firsts (Hay House, 2013), Where Did You Go? (Harper One, 2018), and Invisible Loss (Sounds True, 2024). In 2010, four years after her thirty-five-year-old spouse passed away from Stage 4 colon cancer, 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. Christina holds a master's degree in guidance and counseling (University of Durham). She is currently finishing her master of fine arts degree in painting and drawing (Academy of Art). Her grief work has been featured on ABC News and in Women's World, the Washington Post, and the White House Blog.  

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

We've all had experiences that have created an emotional wound and may not realize that the “moment of impact” that happens creates an invisible loss that keeps us in survivor mode instead of thriving. Christina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief counselor who teaches us about her discovery of invisible losses and the tools we need to heal ourselves in order to get out of the “waiting room” in our lives — so we can live our most fulfilled life. This is a beautiful and important conversation with a bestselling author who has helped thousands of people around the world heal from the kind of grief and loss that is validated in our society like the loss of a loved one. In her latest book, Invisible Loss, and in this conversation, Christina explains the significance of every day grief and creates a framework to heal from these experiences because you deserve to live your best life! Be sure to share this episode with a friend! RESOURCES MENTIONED JOIN THE NEWSLETTER + Receive A Curated List of 52-Selfcare Ideas + Weekly Tips GUEST INFORMATIONWEBSITE: https://christinarasmussen.com/ https://invisiblelossbook.com/ BUY THE BOOK: Invisible Loss: Recognizing and Healing the Unacknowledged Heartbreak of Everyday Grief SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/christinarasmussen7/ FB https://www.facebook.com/Secondfirsts/ GUEST BIO: Christina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief educator and bestselling author of Second Firsts (Hay House, 2013), Where Did You Go? (Harper One, 2018), and Invisible Loss (Sounds True, 2024). In 2010, four years after her thirty-five-year-old spouse passed away from Stage 4 colon cancer, 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. Christina holds a master's degree in guidance and counseling (University of Durham). She is currently finishing her master of fine arts degree in painting and drawing (Academy of Art). Her grief work has been featured on ABC News and in Women's World, the Washington Post, and the White House Blog. If you enjoyed this interview, please take a moment to rate and review it on Apple podcasts. Your reviews are so appreciated! Not sure how to do it? Instructions are below. XO, Michele

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

Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S., and makes up about a quarter of all energy-related GHG emissions in the world. Thus, we have ambitious goals when it comes to transportation, such as California's commitment to transition fully to electric vehicle sales by 2035. The U.S. bought over 1 million EVs through the end of 2023, which made almost 8% of all vehicles sold in the U.S. and 20% of auto sales in California. Globally, 9.5 million EVs were sold in 2023, a 31% increase from the prior year. But is this progress fast enough?  In today's episode, we talk with Dr. Beia Spiller—Transportation Program Director at Resources for the Future (RFF), a nonprofit that conducts economic and policy research on topics including energy and transportation—about the current state and the future of electric transportation, the related equity and environmental justice challenges we face, and how we can rethink mobility. We then chat with Chris Merola, a film student at USC, and Beth Prakash, a new EV owner in the Bay Area (who is also a presentation designer, check out her website here!), to hear about their experiences driving an EV. You don't want to miss these conversations!  02:36 Interview with Dr. Spiller 33:35 Interview with Chris Merola 46:43 Interview with Beth Prakash 1:00:06 Concluding Remarks If you haven't already, please subscribe to our podcast so you can automatically get access to our new episodes – you can find us on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. And we would appreciate it so much if you could leave a rating and review. Special thanks to our guests for today and Abhi, our technical guru, for their important contributions to today's episode. This podcast is sponsored by the USC Ershaghi Center for Energy Transition.   Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during the Energy Transition Talk series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the Ershaghi Center for Energy Transition (E-CET) or the producers of this podcast.  Referenced in this episode and additional resources:   NY Times: Guide to electric vehicle tax credits  NY Times, Feb. 17, 2024: The Biden Administration intends to relax limits on tailpipe emissions designed to fuel the switch to electric vehicles  Career Opportunities at Resources for the Future (RFF)  Green Business Impact Podcast with Beia Spiller: Electrifying Fleets: Challenges, Opportunities, and Why Transformation MUST Happen, June 8, 2023  Beia Spiller and Suzanne Russo, A Tale of Two Highway Plans: a planned renovation of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in New York City raises the opportunity to consider community input and environmental justice.  RFF Radio: Sensing Air Pollution Exposure in New York City Schools, with Beia Spiller, July 12, 2022 RFF Report: Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification: Challenges, Policy Solutions, and Open Research Questions, May 3, 2023  RFF Report: Policy Challenges for Accessing Critical Minerals to Electrify Vehicle Transport  LA Times, California EV sales are falling. Is it just temporary, or a threat to state climate goals?, Feb. 15, 2024   Reuters, Global electric car sales rose 31% in 2023, Jan. 10, 2024 Cox Automotive, A Record 1.2 Million EVs Were Sold in the U.S. in 2023, Jan. 9, 2024 White House Blog, Full Charge: The Economics of Building a National EV Charging Network, Dec. 11, 2023   McKinsey, The real global EV buzz comes on two wheels, August 17, 2023  EPA, Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions UNEP, Transport Elizabeth Prakash Official Website - http://elizabethprakashdesignstudio.com

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 

On August 3rd, Senate Republicans held a hearing examining gain of function research: its possible role in creating the COVID-19 pandemic; the problems with oversight of this dangerous research; and recommendations to Congress for how to fix those problems. Episode Transcript Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Support Congressional Dish via Patreon (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536. Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Watch Jen's Interview on CSPAN!!! Background Sources Gain-of-function Research Talha Burki. Feb 1, 2018. “Ban on gain-of-function studies ends.” The Lancet Infectious Diseases 18(2): pp 148-149. “Framework for Guiding Funding Decisions about Proposed Research Involving Enhanced Potential Pandemic Pathogens.” 2017. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Michael J. Selgelid. Aug 8, 2016. “Gain-of-Function Research: Ethical Analysis.” Science and Engineering Ethics 22(4): pp 923-964. Sara Reardon. October 22, 2014. “US suspends risky disease research.” Nature 514: pp 411-412. “Doing Diligence to Assess the Risks and Benefits of Life Sciences Gain-of-Function Research.” Oct 17, 2014. The White House Blog. Board on Life Sciences; Division on Earth and Life Studies; Committee on Science, Technology, and Law; Policy and Global Affairs; Board on Health Sciences Policy; National Research Council; Institute of Medicine. April 13, 2015. “Potential Risks and Benefits of Gain-of-Function Research: Summary of a Workshop.” National Academies Press. Marc Lipsitch. Jun 29, 2014. “Anthrax? That's Not the Real Worry.” The New York Times. COVID-19 Origin Theories Gary Ruskin. Sep 14, 2022. “Key articles on origins of Covid-19, gain-of-function research and biolabs.” U.S. Right to Know. Alina Chan. Jul 30, 2022. “The evidence for a natural vs lab origin of Covid-19.” Medium. Maria Cheng and Janey Keaten. Jun 9, 2022. “WHO: COVID origins unclear but lab leak theory needs study.” AP News. “WHO Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens (SAGO): preliminary report.” Jun 9, 2022. World Health Organization. Carl Zimmer and James Gorman. Updated Oct 13, 2021. “A Group of Scientists Presses a Case Against the Lab Leak Theory of Covid.” The New York Times. Richard Muller and Steven Quay. Oct 5, 2021. “Science Closes In on Covid's Origins.” The Wall Street Journal. Steven Quay and Richard Muller. Jun 6, 2021. “The Science Suggests a Wuhan Lab Leak.” The Wall Street Journal. “TWiV 762: SARS-CoV-2 origins with Robert Garry.” May 30, 2021. This Week in Virology [Podcast]. Glenn Kessler. May 25, 2021. “Timeline: How the Wuhan lab-leak theory suddenly became credible.” The Washington Post. Jorge Casesmeiro Roger. Mar 24, 2021. “An Interview with Richard Ebright: The WHO Investigation Members Were ‘participants in disinformation.'” Independent Science News. Josh Rogin. Mar 8, 2021. “In 2018, Diplomats Warned of Risky Coronavirus Experiments in a Wuhan Lab. No One Listened.” Politico. Jane Qiu. Jun 1, 2020. “How China's ‘Bat Woman' Hunted Down Viruses from SARS to the New Coronavirus.” Scientific American. EcoHealth Alliance and Funding for Coronavirus Research Katherine Eban. March 31, 2022. “‘This Shouldn't Happen': Inside the Virus-Hunting Nonprofit at the Center of the Lab-Leak Controversy.” Vanity Fair. Sharon Lerner and Maia Hibbett. Sep, 23 2021. “Leaked Grant Proposal Details High-Risk Coronavirus Research.” The Intercept. Glenn Kessler. May 18, 2021. “Fact-checking the Paul-Fauci flap over Wuhan lab funding.” The Washington Post. Meredith Wadman and Jon Cohen. Apr 30, 2020. “NIH's axing of bat coronavirus grant a ‘horrible precedent' and might break rules, critics say.” Science. National Institutes of Health. May 27, 2014. NIH grant to EcoHealth Alliance for Wuhan research. NIH RePORTER. NIH Database Data Removal Amy Dockser Marcus. Jun 23, 2021. “Chinese Covid-19 Gene Data That Could Have Aided Pandemic Research Removed From NIH Database.” The Hearing Revisiting Gain of Function Research: What the Pandemic Taught Us and Where Do We Go From Here August 3, 2022 Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight Witnesses: Richard H. Ebright, Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and Laboratory Director, Rutgers University Waksman Institute of Microbiology Testimony Steven Quay, CEO and Founder, Atossa Therapeutics, Inc. Testimony Kevin M. 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So who are the guests?Our first guest is the inspiring Christina Rasmussen. Recognized internationally as an acclaimed educator, founder of ‘The Life Reentry Institute', and published author with her book 'Second Firsts', Christina Rasmussen has been on quite the journey.From being featured as a “Woman Working to Do Good” in the White House Blog to having her work appear on ABC News and MariaShriver.com, Christina is on a mission to help others overcome their grief and do the impossible, by going through the unthinkable.Our second guest is the captivating Jesse Elder. A speaker, mentor, and entrepreneur, Jesse Elder has devoted his life to sharing his principles of self-mastery with people all around the world. Jesse connects people to their unique purpose and vision, helping them on the path to self-authorization. By teaching others how to create their own success and fulfillment, they can reclaim their personal freedom, and master their reality. ++You can follow Giovanni:Archangel Academy: https://archangel.cc/Giovanni Marsico Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giftedwithgio/Giovanni Marsico Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegiftedentrepreneur/Giovanni Marsico LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/giovannimarrsico/#gifted #weareallgifted #changemaker #selfimprovement #personaldevelopment #dreams #business #journey #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #motivation #manifestation #growth #mindset #success

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.

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.

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 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

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.

Today’s guest is Negin Singh, the Founder and Artistic Director of cARTel: Collaborative Arts LA, and currently the Director of Inspiration (real title) for top Augmented Reality developer DAQRI. She’s been featured on the White House Blog, spoken for the big-wigs at places like NASA, and was named one of the top 30 Indian Entrepreneurs under 30 by India Current Magazine. If you’ve ever wanted to create something in your life – whether it’s theater, a business, a product, whatever – you KNOW how many hoops there are to jump through and how often it is that the good stuff never gets out into the world simply because people don’t have the resources or funds to let their extraordinary talent or vision live. As you’ll hear from Negin, cARTel was formed to solve that problem and take away those barriers that usually end up preventing really fantastic art from every even happening. They’ve put on critically acclaimed concerts, film festivals, circus and theater events, live radio shows, spoken word performances, art installations…most of which have been held in unexpected places like parks, vintage stories, pool parties, living rooms, and pretty much any place that’s anything BUT traditional. Back to DAQRI - if you're anything like me, you read the words "Augmented Reality" and thought...what? Basically, as Negin taught me, AR is where technology meets the “real world.” Think Google Glass and projects like that. The fact that Negin is the leader when it comes to creating such literally life-changing, visionary projects absolutely blows my mind. Negin is actually a friend of mine from college. I’ve had the honor of watching her grow and flourish for the last decade and completely shift the way others think about what it means to CREATE. What's more, is that every step of the way, she's championed other artists, other woman, and even when we were competing for the same roles, she never let me forget what a joy it was just to be "it it" together. In this episode, we talk about body image and fitness experiments, Negin’s tweendom in Dubai (and her most embarrassing childhood memory), capitalizing on what makes you different, recognizing your privilege, and how she turned her frustration with the system she was supposed to prescribe to into a movement so big that their annual music festival got called out by a certain “-chella” festival ;) We also talk about not fitting in, not following rules, and about how you really don’t have to have a degree or background in something in order to succeed at it. If you’re a creative of ANY type, you’ve ever felt different, or you’ve ever wondered how you’re going to get your message out into the world, I think you're going to really resonate with Episode 003.

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