EP #1252: Grief and Resilience Self-Care: Building a Dream

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Lisa is joined by Nikki Mark who talks about her book, Tommy's Field: Love, Loss, and the Goal of a Lifetime.

SummaryIn this conversation, author Nicky Mark discusses her book 'Tommy's Field: Love, Loss, and the Goal of a Lifetime' with Lisa Davis. Nicky shares her experience of losing her son Tommy and the profound impact it had on her life. She explores the themes of empathy, compassion, and spirituality in grief, as well as the challenges and opposition she faced in creating Tommy's legacy. Nicky also discusses her journey of personal transformation and the importance of choosing love over fear. Throughout the conversation, she shares stories of connecting with Tommy's spirit and finding meaning in the midst of loss. Nikki Mark shares her journey of building a soccer field in memory of her son Tommy. She discusses the emotions of finally getting a yes after facing numerous rejections. Nikki also talks about the TM23 Foundation, which aims to provide playing fields for underserved children. She emphasizes the importance of play, especially in the post-pandemic world. Nikki shares her experience writing the Mighty Mom series and how it helped her son understand her work. She concludes by expressing her hope that her story and book bring light to the world.

Chapters00:00Introduction and Book Recommendation
00:31Empathy and Compassion in Grief
01:14The Mystical Experience of Loss
02:31The Impact of a Stable Life
04:13Navigating Life's Challenges
05:48Creating Tommy's Legacy
08:02Conversations with Tommy
10:59Exploring Alternative Therapies
19:14Facing Opposition and Overcoming Challenges
25:31Personal Transformation and Finding Meaning
27:42Supporting Siblings in Grief
29:08Connecting with the Spirit of the Departed
35:26Choosing Love over Fear
37:21Receiving Messages and Guidance
38:26The Feeling of Getting a Yes
39:45The TM23 Foundation
41:49The Importance of Play
41:57The Mighty Mom Series
43:34Sharing the Story and Spreading Light
44:04Finding the Foundation, Book, and Blogs
45:41Closing Remarks