Ep 229 Angela Clement | Love Endures, Even After Loss
SHOW NOTES SUMMARY:
In this powerful episode, I sat down with Angela Clement, who shared her moving journey of losing her husband Blaine to stage four colon cancer in October 2021 after 35 years together. Their life on their ranch underwent dramatic changes when Blaine fell ill, leading to multiple transitions, including selling their ranch, Angela’s early retirement as a school principal, and relocating to be closer to medical care. Through her journey, Angela discovered the transformative power of energy healing, which helped Blaine with his symptoms and became her pathway to healing and her new purpose in life.
Angela went on to share how the traditional narrative of “grieving for a lifetime” didn’t resonate with her spirit, leading her to choose a path of active healing through grief coaches and energy healers. Her dedication to healing led her to become an energy healer, grief coach, and author of her book, “Awakening Through Grief.” We explored the importance of processing emotions, particularly anger, and creating safe spaces to feel our feelings fully.
One of the most beautiful insights Angela shared was her understanding that love is infinite and expansive – comparing it to how having a second child doesn’t diminish the love for the first, showing how loving again doesn’t diminish the love we hold for those we’ve lost. She spoke movingly about how Blaine continues to be present in her life as a guiding angel, teaching her that love transcends physical boundaries. Angela now supports others through group sessions, healing programs, and angel readings, helping them find hope and meaning after loss. Her story is a powerful testament to how grief can transform into purpose and healing.
RESOURCES:
- Podcast | Awaken Your Soul’s Journey
- Book | Awakening Through Grief
- Healing Sessions
- What is Reiki?
- Human Design
- Grief Recovery Method
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Navigating Grief and Transformation: Insights from the Grieving Voices Podcast
Grief is a universal experience, yet it remains one of the least understood aspects of human life. The “Grieving Voices” podcast, hosted by Victoria from The Unleashed Heart, seeks to change that narrative by fostering open conversations about grief. In a recent episode, Victoria delves into this delicate subject with Angela Clement, a former school principal who has transformed her personal journey through loss into a mission to help others heal.
Embracing Vulnerability in Grief
Angela’s story begins with an unimaginable loss—the death of her husband Blaine to stage 4 colon cancer in October 2021. This pivotal moment propelled Angela on a path toward energy healing—a practice she had previously explored during her son’s illness and her own health challenges. Through these experiences, she discovered that vulnerability was not only acceptable but essential for healing.
Societal Norms and Emotional Suppression
During their conversation, Angela reflects on societal norms that often dictate how we should handle emotions like anger or sadness—typically encouraging suppression rather than expression. These early messages can complicate our ability to grieve openly as adults. For Angela, projecting control became second nature during Blaine’s illness; however, she later realized the importance of acknowledging all emotions as part of the healing process.
Energy Healing as a Catalyst for Change
Energy healing played an instrumental role in Angela’s transformation from grieving widow to healer and coach. Her commitment led her to organize online summits featuring over 100 grief experts and penning “Awakening through Grief,” scheduled for release in 2024.
Practical Applications
For those navigating similar paths:
- Explore Alternative Therapies: Consider practices such as Reiki or biofield tuning which Victoria also highlights.
- Seek Support: Engaging with professionals like grief coaches can provide guidance tailored specifically towards processing complex emotions.
Redefining Relationships Post-Loss
A significant theme discussed is how losing Blaine prompted Angela’s reevaluation regarding future relationships—not out of neediness but readiness stemming from self-love first cultivated within herself before seeking companionship externally again someday soon enough!
Love Beyond Physical Realms
Angela emphasizes love doesn’t diminish after losing someone—it expands infinitely when shared anew while honoring past connections simultaneously! Her spiritual practices—including angel readings aimed at connecting clients spiritually back homeward-bound souls—serve testamentary evidence supporting enduring bonds transcending physical separations altogether ultimately proving invaluable tools aiding many along their respective journeys too now likewise embarking upon similar quests themselves today perhaps even…