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“By expressing your grief, you are carving out a place in your heart that is going to be filled with life.” – Kristine Carlson

Intro

Kristine Carlson and her husband, the late Dr. Richard Carlson, co-authored the bestselling book Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff… And it’s All Small Stuff. Today, I am sharing an interview with Kristine about the big stuff: Profound loss, grief, and how to honor your love by healing and choosing to live. Kristine shares what she personally learned from the loss of her husband and explains how allowing yourself to grieve fully allows you to live more fully as well.

Highlights:

• 02:32 What it means to heal from grief
• 04:47 Why “How long does it take to grieve” is a loaded question
• 07:22 Kristine’s experience returning to writing after losing her husband
• 09:14 Why allowing yourself to grieve is the only shortcut to heal from loss
• 14:03 Integrating, not moving on from, your love for a departed partner as you begin a new relationship
• 18:24 How Kristine’s life story was turned into a Lifetime movie
• 23:45 Kristine’s most challenging boundary struggle

Connect with Kristine Carlson:

Kristine Carlson is a New York Times bestselling author and renowned speaker recognized worldwide for the global success of The Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff book series she co-authored with her late husband Dr. Richard Carlson. Her latest book, Heartbroken Open, a life-changing memoir, has become a Lifetime Television biopic starring Heather Locklear. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff: The Kristine Carlson Story will premiere on the network on October 16.  The book will be available/reissued then as well.

With over 30 million books in print, Carlson has emerged as a leading mindfulness expert and transformational guide who has been featured on national radio and television broadcasts, including The Today Show, The View, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. In 2010, she was awarded the Kennedy Laureate Award by John F. Kennedy University alongside the iconic chef Alice Waters and CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta. 

In addition to her books Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Women, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff in Love, and Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Moms, Carlson’s other titles include An Hour to Live, An Hour to Love (a tribute to her husband), and her seminal self-help book for leading readers out of the pain of loss and into a new future — From Heartbreak to Wholeness: The Hero’s Journey to Joy.

Through her beloved women’s retreats, including her signature What Now? program, Carlson serves as a guide for women navigating transition and change of all kinds — showing them how to live their most vibrant, joyous, and fulfilling life in their next chapter.

Through her popular podcast Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, Live the Big Stuff, Carlson’s depth, realness, and ever-present humor shine through each memorable episode. Her popular video-based, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Training Courses (on Dontsweat.com) teach people how to find inspiration and direction right in the midst of life’s uncertainties — helping individuals around the world to move from overwhelming anxiety to an abiding optimism and trust in life. These courses feature exclusive video footage of her late husband, Dr. Richard Carlson. 

She is on the advisory board of Modern Widows Club and on the Global Leadership Council of Challenge Day.  

Carlson has two daughters and five grandchildren. In her spare time, she loves to exercise – boot camp fitness classes, yoga or hiking.  She also is an inspirational speaker and leads women’s retreats all over the world.  Her mission is to show people that it is possible to love your life again after profound loss and major change — and to discover that more laughter, love, and happiness await you.  

You can order your multimedia or signed copy of Heartbroken Open here.

Visit Kristine’s website to see her other books, podcasts, and courses.

And find more information about the recent docudrama about Kristine’s life, “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff,” here.

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