Amanda Kloots Thought She’d “Conquer” Grief. Six Years Later, She Knows Better.
About this episode
Amanda Kloots shares her journey through grief and motherhood after the loss of her husband, discussing resilience and the ongoing process of healing.
If you watched Amanda Kloots during the early days of COVID, you probably remember her story. Her husband, Nick Cordero, spent 95 days in the hospital before dying from complications of COVID-19. Their son, Elvis, had just turned one. And Amanda was suddenly living a life she never, ever imagined for herself. But this conversation isn't just about what Amanda lost. It's about everything that comes after. Six years later, Amanda sits down with Kristin for an incredibly honest conversation about grief, motherhood, resilience, love, and what it means to keep building a life when the one you planned disappears. Amanda opens up about something we don't talk about enough: you don't actually "get over" the people you lose. You don't have to stop loving them in order to love someone new. And finding moments of happiness doesn't mean you're grieving them any less. In this episode, you’ll learn: - The tiny rule Amanda swore by to get her through her darkest days - Why the best thing her friends did after Nick died involved almost no words at all - The advice she'd immediately retire when talking to someone who's grieving, - Why she refuses to pretend her marriage was perfect just because…
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