When Carrie Forster lost her daughter Amalia to a rare genetic disease at the age of seven, her life came to a sudden halt. The diagnosis, years of round-the-clock caregiving, the inevitable goodbye — and the emptiness that followed — could have defined everything. But Carrie’s story does not end in darkness.

In the course of our conversation, Carrie looks back on her early career in the US, her move to Germany, and the moment her role as mother to a terminally ill child changed her life forever. She shares how she and her husband Frank managed to create moments of joy for their daughter, despite Amalia's pain. Out of that experience later came both Carrie’s new career path in coaching as well as a start-up called Simplee — a food solution for people who rely on tube feeding, based on the recipes Carrie once prepared forAmalia.

Through her experience and her actions, Carrie reminds us that kindness, curiosity, and even the smallest human gestures can help us find meaning after tragedy. This episode is not always an easy listen — but it is full of depth,warmth, and inspiration. And, first and foremost, it is a reminder that even in the hardest moments, there is still room for hope!

Find out more about Carrie’s approach to coaching and her company here:

• https://www.wholesum.me/
• https://simpleefood.de/