Helen Christoni on Child Loss, Brain Health & Rebuilding a Meaningful Life

Helen Christoni on Child Loss, Brain Health & Rebuilding a Meaningful Life

June 23, 2026 · 53 min · Season 2 · Episode 57

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Roxy Manning and Helen Christoni discuss grief, resilience, and women's brain health following the loss of a child.

What happens when life changes in an instant—and you have to find a way to keep moving forward? In this deeply personal episode of The Iconic Midlife , Roxy Manning sits down with entrepreneur, wellness executive, and Make Time Wellness co-founder Helen Christoni for a powerful conversation about grief, resilience, caregiving, women's brain health, and rebuilding a meaningful life after unimaginable loss. After losing her daughter Bella and witnessing the devastating impact of dementia and cognitive decline on loved ones, Helen found herself reevaluating everything—from how women care for themselves to the emotional burdens so many carry in silence. Together, Roxy and Helen discuss the realities of child loss, navigating grief in midlife, supporting aging family members, protecting cognitive health, and why women must stop waiting until they are completely depleted before prioritizing themselves. This is a conversation about heartbreak, healing, purpose, and finding strength you never knew you had. Listener Note: This episode contains discussion of child loss, grief, caregiving, dementia, and mental health. Please listen with care if these topics are sensitive for you. In This…

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