Where Pain Meets Purpose: Kathleen Nilsen on Grief, Chaplaincy, and Holding Space for Healing

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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Kathleen Nilsen—a woman who’s taught me so much about strength and softness. Kathleen has walked through some of life’s deepest heartbreaks, losing her dad just as she became a mom herself. As a chaplain, she’s turned that pain into a calling, guiding others through their own grief and teaching us what it really means to hold space in the moments that feel impossible to navigate.

We dive into the reality of loss and how to keep someone’s legacy alive, even when it feels like the world is moving on. Kathleen reminds us that grief isn’t something to “get over” but something to honor, and that the beauty of loss can only be found when we allow ourselves to fully feel it. If you’ve ever lost someone or if you just want to understand what it means to truly be there for others in their hardest times, this one’s for you. Listen now at the link in my bio.

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