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What if your greatest heartbreak could become your greatest strength? In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with grief and transformational life coach Tara Accardo, who opens up about her journey through profound loss and how she found a way to turn pain into purpose. Whether you're facing your own grief or supporting someone else through it, this episode offers real stories, heartfelt advice, and practical tools to help you move forward.

Key Takeaways

• Grief is Personal and Unique: Everyone experiences grief differently, and there’s no right or wrong way to navigate it. Honor your own process.

• Healing Takes Time: Grieving isn’t about “getting over it”—it’s about learning to live alongside your loss. Be patient and kind to yourself.
• Find Strength in Community: Connecting with others who understand your experience can provide comfort, perspective, and support.
• Daily Practices Matter: Small actions like journaling, breathwork, and mindfulness can help ground you in the present and create space for healing.
• Transformation is Possible: While loss changes you, it can also open doors to personal growth, resilience, and newfound purpose.

Show Links

• Follow Tara on Instagram: @lossesbecomegains

• Explore free grief tools: Losses Become Gains Website
• Listen to her podcast: Life with Grief Podcast

About Tara Accardo

Tara Accardo is a California-based grief coach with a passion for helping others navigate the complexities of loss, healing, and spiritual growth. A self-proclaimed cappuccino and carrot cake enthusiast, Tara finds inspiration in the elegance of Audrey Hepburn and the joy of an Aperol Spritz.

Tara’s journey into grief coaching was shaped by personal experience. After losing her mom, dad, and beloved 19-year-old dog within two years—and enduring a breakup on the same day her dad was rushed to the ER—she faced overwhelming challenges while still needing to function in daily life. Through this profound period of loss, Tara discovered her calling: to serve as a guiding light for others facing similar struggles.

As a coach, Tara embodies her mission to help individuals heal and grow, reminding them that loss does not have to define their lives. True to her name, which means “star” in Sanskrit, she strives to be a "north star" for those navigating grief, providing direction, support, and hope for brighter days ahead.

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