Episode 68: From Abandonment to Empowerment with Darice Spencer Shackelford: A Grief Journey of Faith, Healing, and Purpose

2025-07-10

In this inspiring episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone is joined by motivational speaker, master life coach, and author Darice Spencer Shackelford. Darice’s journey through grief began in childhood, when her father suffered a severe mental health crisis. That early abandonment was followed years later by the heartbreaking loss of her husband, a U.S. Marine veteran leaving her to raise three children alone. But Darice didn’t let her grief define her. Through faith, hol...

In this inspiring episode of The Empowered Grief Journey Podcast, host Chris Mamone is joined by motivational speaker, master life coach, and author Darice Spencer Shackelford. Darice’s journey through grief began in childhood, when her father suffered a severe mental health crisis. That early abandonment was followed years later by the heartbreaking loss of her husband, a U.S. Marine veteran leaving her to raise three children alone.

But Darice didn’t let her grief define her. Through faith, holistic healing, and profound inner work, she rose from her pain and found her purpose. Now the founder of Darice Speaks Life LLC, she empowers single mothers and women to rise, heal, and lead with authenticity and courage.

This episode is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, transformation, and the power of turning pain into personal power.

https://linktr.ee/DeariceSpeaksLifeLLC

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