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In one unimaginable moment, Robyn Hyden’s life changed forever when her 17-year-old daughter, Samantha, passed away unexpectedly.

In this deeply emotional episode of Iconic Wisdom, Robyn opens up about navigating grief, rebuilding her identity, finding joy without guilt, and learning to move forward without leaving her daughter behind.

She also shares practical advice for supporting someone after a loss, her journey toward becoming a death doula, and her vision to create retreats for parents grieving the loss of a child.

This conversation is about grief, healing, spirituality, friendship, reinvention, and embracing the person you are becoming.

Timestamps:
00:07 – Introducing Robyn Hyden and her story
01:59 – Robyn’s background in energy healing
02:55 – Losing her 17-year-old daughter, Samantha
04:55 – Beginning the healing process
06:18 – Why grief cannot be rushed
08:01 – Realizing she could not return to her old self
09:21 – What not to say to someone grieving
10:36 – How to properly support someone after a loss
14:52 – Grieving the loss of her identity
16:36 – Learning to experience joy without guilt
19:44 – Embracing her new purpose
21:48 – How grief strengthened her spirituality
23:40 – Creating retreats for grieving parents
27:45 – Can grief and joy exist together?
30:44 – Robyn’s journey toward becoming a death doula
33:00 – Losing her best friend six months later
37:26 – Choosing how to respond to life’s hardest moments
38:36 – Embracing the struggle
40:16 – Why our loved ones want us to keep living
42:32 – Robyn’s future mission and calling
44:40 – Stop chasing who you used to be
46:03 – The importance of having the right friend
49:06 – How to connect with Robyn
49:50 – Retreats, a TED Talk, and what comes next