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What happens when life shatters in an instant—twice?
Sports broadcaster Kate Pettersen joins Emily for an emotional conversation about losing both of her parents just months apart and how grief shaped her journey.
From the sudden passing of her father to her mother’s eight-year battle with cancer, Kate shares the raw realities of loss, resilience, and finding purpose.
She opens up about chasing her dreams in sports media, the highs and lows of the industry, and the way grief never truly leaves you.
Listen For:
10:00 – Grieving While Facing Another Loss
17:40 – Who Shows Up After the Funeral?
38:32 – Turning Grief into Passion
55:05 – “You Only Live Once” is More Than a Catchphrase
GUEST: KATE PETTERSEN
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