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Turning Loss into Light: Linda Shively’s Mission to Help Others Heal

This episode of the Crafted Journeys podcast features Linda Shively, who shares how personal loss transformed her perspective and fueled a mission to help others heal and rediscover joy. The conversation explores the quiet, powerful process of navigating grief, identity shifts, and life transitions. It offers thoughtful insights for anyone wondering how to find their way back to themselves after hardship.

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By suzy · Crafted Journeys PodcastEmotional HealingLinda ShivelyMental Health
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Personal loss can become a catalyst for purpose and a mission to support others through their own healing journeys.

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Rediscovering joy after grief is often a gradual, intentional process rather than a single moment of recovery.

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Life transitions challenge our sense of identity and invite reflection on who we are and what truly matters.

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Sometimes life changes us in ways we never expected. Moments of loss, challenge, or transition can leave us wondering who we are now and what comes next. This episode of Crafted Journeys is about that quiet, powerful process of finding our way back to joy—one thoughtful step at a time.

How do we begin again when life doesn’t look like it used to? What does it mean to rebuild with intention, courage, and compassion for ourselves?

In this episode of Crafted Journeys, host Suzy DeLine sits down with Linda Shively, Founder and Chief Joy Officer at LindaShively.com. Together, they explore how Linda transformed her own personal tragedy into a mission to help others find healing and rediscover joy. Their conversation touches on emotional alignment, gratitude, and the small daily choices that help us return to a sense of meaning.

Key takeaways…

  • Gratitude helps shift perspective by focusing attention on what’s working rather than what’s missing. Even small daily reflections can create powerful momentum toward healing and renewal.
  • Community and support remind us that we don’t have to navigate change alone. Sharing our experiences with others helps build resilience and restores a sense of belonging.
  • Joy is a practice that requires intention and awareness. Choosing it daily helps us stay grounded and connected to the people and values that matter most.

Linda Shively is a professional speaker, Master Executive Coach, and Master NLP Practitioner who helps individuals and organizations move from hope to action through neuroscience-based mindset and communication strategies. A best-selling author and international award-winning speaker, she has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and appeared on major media outlets including ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX, presenting at venues such as the Harvard Club of Boston, Nasdaq, and Carnegie Hall. With over 30 years of study in brain and mind function and a psychobiology degree from UCLA, Linda blends science, coaching expertise, and personal resilience to guide clients toward sustainable performance and authentic joy.

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Linda Shively is a guest featured on the Crafted Journeys podcast, where she shares her personal journey of turning loss and grief into a mission to help others find healing and rediscover joy. Her story centers on navigating life transitions and emerging with renewed purpose.

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