Setting Intentions, Not Resolutions, with Heather Markle

Grief & Grit

As we step into 2025, Greer Mendel and Simonie Levy welcome special guest Heather Markle, certified resilience coach and educator, to discuss a refreshing approach to the new year: setting intentions instead of resolutions. In this candid and empowering conversation, Heather shares her journey of resilience through grief and how practices like choosing a word of the year and the transformative “Burn Bowl” ritual can help us embrace growth and healing.

Together, the hosts and Heather explore:

• The power of intention-setting for widows, grievers, and anyone navigating life transitions.
• How to align your goals with an intentional word that inspires both action and emotion.
• Practical tips for letting go of what no longer serves you and welcoming renewal.
• The personal stories behind their own words for the year, including Heather’s poignant evolution from “Joyful” to “Survival” to “Peaceful.”

Whether you’re looking to heal, grow, or simply approach the year ahead with a bit more grace, this episode offers thoughtful tools and perspectives to guide your journey.

Resources Mentioned:

• Heather Markle’s website: MourningCoffeeCoaching.com
• Word of the Year Generator
• Worksheet for setting your word of the year: Grief & Grit's Substack

Let’s move forward together. Listen in and start 2025 with clarity, intention, and hope.

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