017 Helping Someone End Well: Faith, Caregiving, and Letting Go with Rachel K. Schneider

The Invisible Illness Club | Chronic Illness, Auto Immune

This episode dives into Rachel’s story of loving and losing her husband to ALS and how she helped him “end well” with dignity, faith, and joy. We talk about invisible illness, caregiving, grief, honoring someone’s choices in their final days, and what it really means to live abundantly even when life hurts. Rachel also opens up about her ministry, Spirited Prosperity, and her mission to help women over 45 reclaim their stories and connect with the Holy Spirit. Whether you’re a caregiver, someone who’s grieving, or a woman wrestling with what’s next—this one will speak to you right where you are.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of terminal illness, grief, caregiving, and the death of a spouse. ⏱️ Timestamped Highlights + Quotes:

• 00:00 – Rachel’s backstory and how Spirited Prosperity began
• 03:20 – “We were both diagnosed with his disease.”
• 06:40 – The power of helping someone ‘end well’
• 11:50 – Why she wore red to her husband’s funeral
• 16:30 – The mental toll of ALS and chronic illness
• 21:10 – “Let them think what they want. You do what works for you.”
• 26:00 – How social media changed the way we share stories (and hide from them)
• 29:40 – On grief, change, and letting go of the plan you thought you had
• 33:15 – John 10:10, gratitude, and finding abundance in suffering
• 36:45 – “Until you’re not breathing, your story’s not over.”

🛠️ Tools, Resources & Mentions:

• Rachel’s website: spiritedprosperity.com
• The Widow Chose Red by Rachel K. Schneider
• Instagram: @spiritedprosperity
• Facebook & LinkedIn: Rachel K. Schneider
• The Dash poem mentioned during the funeral
• Quote referenced: “Let them.” —Mel Robbins