If you're navigating the grief journey, feeling disconnected, or craving peace after moving through loss, this conversation is for you.

In today’s powerful episode, Ashley-Ann sits down with Lydia Knorr to talk about healing through grief, the unexpected lessons in heartbreak, and how to begin coming home to yourself.

You’ll learn:

1. Why grief isn’t linear and how grief and motherhood shape your healing

2. What it means to surrender and how it leads to finding inner peace

3. How mindful healing and stillness bring you back to joy

4. Why there’s no textbook for grief and growth — and why that’s a gift

5. How to carry love, loss, and light at the same time

If you’re looking for real, soulful stories of grief transformation, emotional healing, and life after loss, this episode offers a heart-opening guide to walk this path with more grace.

Chapters

00:00 Navigating Grief and Personal Growth

03:05 The Impact of Loss on Relationships

06:02 Finding Inner Peace Amidst Grief

08:53 The Journey of Self-Care and Healing

11:59 Lessons Learned from Grief

14:48 Honoring Loved Ones Through Legacy

17:57 The Balance of Joy and Sorrow

21:05 Building a Life Around Grief

24:13 Creating Boundaries for Inner Peace

26:55 Mindfulness and Reflection in Healing

31:30 Connecting with the Spiritual Realm

34:29 The Importance of Surrender

37:50 Finding Peace in Uncertainty

41:11 Embracing Change and New Beginnings

45:20 Learning from Pain and Life Lessons

48:14 Crafting Our Stories Together

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Website: https://vickylynn.org/

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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.

If you’ve ever felt blocked, stuck in perfectionism, or afraid to truly express yourself—this episode will set you free.

Today’s guest, Shani Pride — writer, director, international speaker and creative consultant, shares how healing through creativity begins the moment you let go of control, embrace vulnerability, and allow your inner voice to lead.

You’ll learn:

1. Why surrender is the secret to unlocking your creative flow

2. How perfectionism and fear of success block your growth

3. The truth about writer’s block (it’s not what you think)

4. How to turn your pain into purpose through conscious storytelling

5. What happens when you stop chasing alignment and start living it

Connect with Shani here:

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shani_pride

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanipride/

Website: https://www.shanipride.com/

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.

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.