26: You Get to Decide feat. Laurice Duffy

<p>“Our circumstances don’t make our destiny. Our choices do.”</p> <p>Such is the mantra of our guest for this episode, <strong>Laurice Duffy</strong> – the founder of A Mindful Journey, a professional life coach, entrepreneur, podcast host, writer, and a proud mom of four boys.</p> <p>Laurice holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology then eventually proceeded to be certified as a professional life coach. Her mission is to empower primarily women to gain their strength amidst the many roles they handle simultaneously, the challenges they face, and fulfill their passions.</p> <p>In this episode, Laurice talks about how she managed to become a successful life coach while dealing with the illness and eventual loss of her beloved husband:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Laurice’s Journey</strong> [2:05]</li> </ul> <p><em>“I was so sure of my WHY. I did not know my HOW.”</em></p> <ul> <li><strong>Reclaiming Power</strong> [12:17]</li> </ul> <p><em>“Each moment describes who you are and gives you the opportunity to decide if that’s who you’re gonna be.”</em></p> <ul> <li><strong>Grief</strong> [19:50]</li> </ul> <p><em>“The only way out of pain is through pain.”</em></p> <ul> <li><strong>Being a Life Coach</strong> [22:28]</li> </ul> <p><em>“We wake up every day with an intention.”</em></p> <ul> <li><strong>The Value of Listening</strong> [34:30]</li> </ul> <p><em>“Be kind to yourself along the way.”</em></p> <ul> <li><strong>Faith at Rock Bottom</strong> [38:00]</li> </ul> <p><em>“My God is more about kindness and love.”</em></p> <ul> <li><strong>Self Love</strong> [49:33]</li> </ul> <p><em>“Creating a beautiful internal home that transforms your external world.”</em></p> <ul> <li><strong>Surrender</strong> [55:45]</li> </ul> <p><em>“Accepting what is and trusting that it would be okay.”</em></p> <p>While there is no timeline for grief, Laurice advises those who go through it to accept it and feel it; you grow through what you go through. That’s how you grieve with grace.</p> <ul> <li>Connect with me at:</li> </ul> <p>Instagram