Navigating Grief, Building a Business and the Power of Human Connection with Stacy Scarsella

Most of us spend our lives running away from the moments that actually define us until we have no choice but to stand still and look them in the face. Stacy Scarsella joined me to talk about the raw reality of loss and the resilience required to turn a personal tragedy into a purposeful life. We dig into why community is the only thing that keeps us upright when our "rock" is gone and how to parent with intention in a world that wants us to be distracted. Let’s Chat: How a life-altering diagnosis at 25 reframed Stacy's perspective on the future The complex reality of "incorrect" grief Leaving the corporate world to reclaim time with family and step confidently into building a business Practical parenting tools including box breathing, mantra cards and "highs and lows" at dinner Full episode available on Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the channel and stick around for more conversations about leadership, business and human connection. 00:00 Silent Suffering 00:31 Meet Stacy Scarcella 01:39 Life Changing Diagnosis 02:05 Losing a Best Friend 04:32 The Missed Call 05:24 Avoiding the Funeral 06:23 Running From Grief 08:05 Work as a Distraction 09:12 Fragility of Life 10:08 Quitting Corporate Life 12:08 Her Friend Believed First 14:12 Why Community Matters 17:13 Grief Anniversaries 19:19 Live Fast Die Young 19:48 Trauma Bonds Connection 20:58 Fear of Parenthood 22:21 Husband Support Journey 24:26 Pregnancy Risks Miracles 27:26 Resilience From Parents 29:40 Parenting Daily Rituals 32:12 Kindness Empathy Lessons 34:42 After School Window 36:29 Final Takeaways Thanks