Trigger warning: this episode discusses grief, bereavement, and suicide.

We reflect on being four months in since losing Mike and how our approach to life has shifted from surviving to deciding.

This conversation explores the organic evolution of our journey and why a consistent check-in is vital for moving forward. In this episode we talk about:

- Moving from Reactive to Active: Shifting from a state of just trying to survive to actively deciding how we want to live our lives

- The "Check-in System": How having an accountability partner or "buddy" helps in sharing the load and resetting stress levels

- Building New Habits: The compound effect of daily discipline, from training to quitting habits, and how it impacts recovery-Empathy and Evolution:

- Developing a "spider-sense" for others who are struggling and learning to be stoic with soft edges

- Naming the Bully: The power of calling out negative thoughts and naming your grief to take away its power.

If you’re navigating grief, stress, emotional suppression, or life after loss, this conversation is for you.

If you’re struggling, please reach out:

UK Samaritans 116 123US 988

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