Bloom & Grow
with Liz Fiedler
Bloom and Grow with
Liz Fiedler Podcast
In "Bloom and Grow With Liz," host Liz shares a journey that began in the deepest of valleys. Just two days after celebrating her daughter’s birthday, Liz faced the heart-wrenching loss of her husband. Amidst the shadow of grief, she discovered she was expecting her second child. This pivotal moment set her on a path not just to navigate her own grief but to light the way for others traversing similar dark tunnels.
Every Thursday, Liz invites you into a space of understanding, compassion, and hope. "Bloom and Grow With Liz" is not just about bereavement; it’s about facing and growing through all kinds of grief. Through heartfelt interviews with a diverse range of guests—including grief coaches, child grief specialists, therapists, and representatives from nonprofits and estate planning—each episode aims to connect listeners with resources that can guide them through their darkest hours.
This podcast is for anyone who has felt the pang of loss, the struggle of moving forward, or the solitude that often accompanies grief. Liz’s mission is to build a community where stories and resources are shared, making the journey of grief a little less lonely and a lot more hopeful. Whether you’re in the throes of bereavement, grappling with life’s significant changes, or supporting someone who is, "Bloom and Grow With Liz" offers a beacon of support, every Thursday. Join us, as we explore the resources and resilience needed to bloom anew amidst life’s inevitable storms.
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After six years of marriage, two days after our only daughter’s birthday, I lost my husband. The day after his funeral, I found out I was pregnant again.
Widowed and pregnant at 31 years old, I spent the first six months in a state of rage and anger, continuously growing more upset when people treated me like either a fragile flower or a bomb about to explode. After months of therapy, I learned to focus on the intention behind people’s words rather than get upset when they didn’t approach a situation how I wanted them to. Grief can be isolating, but we grievers can’t shut out everyone who says or does the “wrong thing”. One day, I decided to focus on the intention behind the sometimes poorly delivered sentiments because I realized if I ended every relationship when someone said the wrong thing, I would not have any friends left. I was glad they did not know what I was going through.
Every day I wake up and say to myself, "I'm not going to waste the day being angry. That's not fair to Josh." It takes so much work. I know that anger is a normal part of grief. I can't control the way the world treats grievers, but I can control how I respond.
My podcast, instagram account, book club, and other resources all devoted to helping it easier for others to grow through grief.
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Learn more about Liz's Story as told by journalist, Boyd Huppert on KARE11 news and later CNBC. Boyd won a Regional Emmy for this segment, and we will forever be grateful that the girls have this beautiful video to watch as a piece to the puzzle they will want to put together when they are older.
