Episode 49: For Every Mountain: The Gift in Grief (w/ Paula Hollis)Untitled Episode

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Sometimes, God’s call to purpose comes in the form of heartbreak. Sometimes, the very thing that breaks you is the very thing that awakens you to your deepest potential.

In this episode, I’m speaking with Paula Hollis, a transformational speaker, author, and certified life transitions coach, about how loss can become a catalyst for purpose, intentionality, and legacy.

Paula shares her personal journey from the heartbreak of losing her husband to discovering renewed strength and direction, offering practical steps for moving from grief to growth.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by grief or uncertain how to move forward, this conversation is a reminder that even in the hardest seasons, you can honor the love you have lost, lean on God’s strength, and move forward with intentionality.

Song of the week: For Every Mountain by Kurt Carr

Topics Covered:

00:00:00 – Episode snippet

00:02:53 – Introducing our guest, Paula Hollis

00:06:02 – A love story rooted in faith and divine orchestration

00:09:40 – Praising God in pain

00:13:46 – Serving from a place of healing

00:16:25 – Living with daily reminders of God’s grace

00:19:26 –When God transforms loss into ministry

00:23:21 – The “Ivory Yes”

00:28:56 – Book: The Journey from Grief to Growth

00:37:37 – Facing a new reality

00:41:13 – Book: The G.I.F.T. in Grief

00:44:29 – Clarity

00:46:05 – Connect with Paula Hollis

Key Takeaways:

"The loss of my husband represents a renewed sense of purpose, launching in me intentionality and a sense of legacy, not just what I leave behind, but what I’m living right now."

About Our Guest:

Paula Hollis, “The Acronym Queen,” is a transformational speaker, author, and certified life transitions coach. She helps women move from grief to growth and from life transitions to transformation through her books, coaching, and pH Academy. Drawing from her 30-year marriage and personal loss, Paula speaks with warmth, wisdom, and authenticity, anchoring her message in faith, family, and legacy.

Connect with Paula Hollis:

Web: https://paulahollis.com/; https://www.coachlinks.paulahollis.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/iampaulahollis

About Your Host

Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE!

Connect with Dr. Nicole:

Web: https://yournextchapter.co/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/yournextchapter_co

FB:https://www.facebook.com/yournextchapter.co

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