
Grief, Growth, and Guts: A Journey Back to Happiness! ❤️
From Choosing Happy by Heather Masters
April 15, 2026 · 16 min · Season 3 · Episode 163
About this episode
Heather Masters shares her personal journey of overcoming feelings of being 'done' with life and rediscovering happiness through grief and inspiration.
So, let me spill the tea! Today’s chat is all about that sneaky feeling of being “done” with life—yep, I’ve been there too! I’m Heather Masters, and I’ll be sharing my personal journey of rediscovering my zest for life, inspired by a heart-to-heart with my son and some lightbulb moments while diving back into my NLP roots. We’ll explore how grief can quietly steal your spark, but more importantly, how we can reclaim it! Plus, I’ll be spilling the beans on a fabulous client who, at 70, decided to dive headfirst into coaching and lifeguarding—proof that it’s never too late to say “yes” to life! So grab your cuppa and let’s get inspired to live our best lives, shall we? Takeaways: Heather shares her journey of feeling 'done' with life and how that shifted. Lockdown quietly turned down the volume of Heather's life, making her less adventurous. A heartfelt conversation with her son reignited Heather's passion for life and adventure. Experiencing grief can be a slow thief, robbing us of our zest for living. Inspiration comes from unexpected places, like a movie that sparked the idea of living fully. Coaching can help people rediscover their passions and find excitement, even at 70…
People in this episode
Host: Heather Masters
Topics covered
- grief
- personal growth
- coaching
- life transitions
- rediscovery
- inspiration
Keywords
- grief
- happiness
- coaching
- personal journey
- life transitions
- inspiration
- NLP
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