344: Meeting Anxiety Where it's At With Sandra Hoye (RERUN)
Welcome to the Joyful Mom Podcast!
In this powerful episode of the Grieving Moms Podcast, host Megan Hillica introduces Sandra Hoye, a mother navigating deep grief after the tragic loss of her only son, Connor, in a work-related accident. Sandra shares her experience of living with anxiety and depression, initially unaware of how intertwined they were with her grief. For years, she numbed her pain by returning to work quickly and isolating herself, only to later face the physical and emotional toll of suppressed emotions, including a recurrence of cancer that she believes is connected to unprocessed trauma. Her story emphasizes how profoundly grief impacts not just the mind, but the body, and the urgent need to move that pain through rather than hold it in.
Through her one-on-one coaching with Megan, Sandra learned to implement daily healing tools such as tapping, inner child work, meditation, and thought reframing. Over time, she experienced a profound shift in her ability to meet her anxiety and emotions with compassion instead of resistance. Her transformation became especially evident during her recent cancer recurrence, where, instead of falling apart, she remained calm and grounded, continuing to use the tools that had become part of her healing process. Sandra highlights how these practices have not only reduced her suffering but also helped her feel more connected to herself, her son, and her purpose, despite the ongoing presence of grief.
Sandra's story is a testament to the power of doing the inner work. By allowing herself to feel, meeting her grief with compassion, and learning to gently support herself through emotional waves, she has redefined her relationship with pain and healing. She no longer sees anxiety as something to fear, and she no longer feels disconnected or broken. With Megan's guidance, she’s stepped into a space of hope, resilience, and self-compassion, reminding other grieving mothers that transformation is possible, even in the midst of unimaginable loss.
If you want to learn more about how you can clear anxiety more automatically by rewiring how the mind is working and processing things, go to my website www.meganhillukka.com where you can click on a link to register for my free training, where I will show you what you need in order to do this.
