If you've experienced loss, questioned who you are after heartbreak, or felt like your voice got lost in the pain—this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

In today’s episode, author of 'Hello, Grace' and TedX speaker Lydia Knorr, opens up about the unexpected death of her husband and how writing her memoir Hello Grace helped her move through grief, find spiritual connection, and reclaim her purpose.

You’ll learn:

1. How storytelling can be a form of spiritual and emotional healing

2. Turning personal stories into meaningful impact

3. Why grace is more powerful than perfection

4. What it means to turn grief into legacy

5. Finding your voice again after deep loss

Whether you’re currently grieving, supporting someone through loss, or feeling called to tell your story, this episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t mean erasing the pain—it means making space for something more meaningful to grow.

Chapters:

00:00 The Journey to Writing 'Hello Grace'

06:03 Gratitude as a Pillar of Healing

11:47 The Impact of Loss on Legacy

23:47 Navigating Grief and Acceptance

29:31 Finding Peace in Loss

36:48 The Pillars of Grace: Gratitude, Resilience, and Connection

42:10 The Power of Storytelling and Shared Experiences

Purchase Lydia Knorr's new book 'Hello, Grace': http://hellograce.ca/

Connect with Lydia here:

Website: https://www.lydiaknorr.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discovering_y.o.u._

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-knorr-3ab1489

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/lydiaknorr.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lydiaknorrMHSc

Connect with Ashley-Ann here:

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wordsbyashleyann⁠

Self-Publishing Agency: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thestudiopress⁠

Want to share your story and become an author? Learn more about Collective Voices, the co-author experience: https://thestudiopress.co/collective

Hi there 🌹 I'm Ashley-Ann, a creative alchemist and book coach who helps thought leaders — coaches, speakers, soulpreneurs and spiritual leaders — publish their life's work. When you’re standing on the edge of realizing you have a unique perspective and a story the worlds needs to hear, I'm the one who helps you cross the threshold. My mission is to help thought leaders break through the barriers of self-doubt, overthinking, and perfectionism and alchemize them into authentic self-expression.