"Grief is actually a guru that guides us, taking us through the dark night of the soul and transforming us—even when it feels like it’s breaking us down." Listen in as Cindy Finch, a seasoned therapist, cancer survivor, and author of the powerful new workbook Epic Comeback dives deep into the gritty journey of healing from life's toughest challenges, including cancer, grief, divorce, and personal betrayal. She opens up about the importance of relationships, the concept of post-traumatic growth, and the critical difference between empathy and sympathy. Join us as we explore how hardship reshapes us and how Cindy's workbook is designed to guide readers through their own epic comebacks with empathy, resilience, and a healthy dose of real talk. Key Themes: Transformative Power of Grief – Grief as a teacher that reshapes us into more empathetic beings. Building Resilience – Resilience as a ‘team sport’ and the role of community in healing. Post-Traumatic Growth – The science of moving forward after trauma and finding new purpose. Navigating Relationships – Forgiveness, rebuilding trust, and how trauma impacts close connections. The Challenge of Reinvention – Tools and exercises from Epic Comeback for those recovering from major life events. Reclaiming Self-Identity – Journaling, music playlists, and finding personal ‘anchors’ in times of struggle. Breaking Free from People-Pleasing – The importance of setting boundaries and discovering one's own priorities during recovery. Buy Epic Comeback: Reinventing Yourself After Diagnosis, Divorce, or Devastation Cindy’s Website: https://www.cindyfinch.com/books Amazon: https://amzn.to/48aYNgS Connect with Cindy Website: https://www.cindyfinch.com/ Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. #EpicComeback #GriefHealing #ResilienceMatters #CindyFinch #TransformativePower #TherapeuticWriting #ReinventYourself #PostTraumaticGrowth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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