September 12th started like any other day for Missy Manuel. She dropped her husband Greg off at the airport, said goodbye, and went about her day. Hours later, she received the phone call that would change everything – his plane had crashed. In one moment, the life she had designed with her husband of 38 years was completely altered.
This raw and powerful season premiere takes us through Missy's journey of navigating profound grief while still showing up for her business, her community, and herself. With remarkable candor, she shares the tools that have sustained her through life's darkest valley – from prayer and journaling to leaning on spiritual family and embracing vulnerability. "I had to give myself permission that everything wasn't fine and I didn't know the next step necessarily," Missy reveals, offering listeners permission to honor their own struggles.
What emerges through this conversation isn't just a story about loss, but a masterclass in resilience. Missy speaks about redefining every aspect of her life – her home, her role, her future – while honoring both her grief and the possibilities that still lie ahead. Her journey demonstrates that growth isn't linear but continuous, requiring both strength and the willingness to acknowledge when we're not okay.
The episode concludes with a powerful question for listeners: "What do you need to give yourself permission for?" Whether it's permission to rest, to cry, to have fun, or to pursue something others don't understand – Missy invites us all to extend ourselves the grace we so readily offer others. Join us for this deeply moving conversation about building life when the blueprint suddenly changes, and discover tools that can help you navigate your own unexpected turns with courage and hope.