Description

"Hollowed out spaces from tragedies can become places for others to rest in.”

After experiencing the tragic death of her daughter, Liesel Mertes discovers a newfound empathy that transforms her—not only into what will become her future career, but also into something much deeper: a hollowed space for others to rest in.

In this special episode, you will learn how to switch your mindset to become more empathetic towards others, use your past pain to grow into something beautiful, the importance of checking in on people, and  how Liesel used her tragedy to create a life full of love and empathy.

Key Takeaways

• Don’t be afraid to ask the hard questions about disruptive life events. If a friend has experienced tragedy, write memorial dates in your calendar and check up on them when the time comes.
• Something important to keep in mind: Resilience is the capacity to keep going in the aftermath of something hard. Fortitude is the capacity you have during that challenging moment to get you through!
• As human beings, we have rhythms of production and rest. If you don’t rest when you need it, you won’t be able to produce.

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Support Liesel:

• Connect with Liesel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lieselmertes/
• Check out Liesel’s website: https://www.lieselmertes.com/
• Handle with Care: Empathy at Work podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/handle-with-care-empathy-at-work/id1462428485