New Episode #28: Grief and Loss Growing Up
Ashley Mielke on Love, Pain, and Finding a Way Through (Part 1)
It’s always exciting to share a new episode with you.
Every conversation I have on Resilient Souls means something — a bit like family, where you don’t pick favourites because each story carries its own weight and wonder.
That said, this one is especially close to the heart.
In this deeply personal conversation, psychologist and grief coach Ashley Mielke shares the story behind her calling. Long before she trained to support others through grief, Ashley was a young girl trying to make sense of a complex home life—and carrying pain she didn’t yet know how to name.
We talk about what it means to grow up with unspoken grief, why so many people learn to be ‘strong’ too soon, and how her father’s death eventually became a turning point—not just of heartbreak, but of healing.
This is Part 1 of a two-part series. If you’ve ever carried pain from the past into your adult life, or wondered why certain wounds still echo, I think this one will speak to you.
🎧 Listen to Episode 28 here or search ‘Resilient Souls’ wherever you get your podcasts.
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You have so many options when it comes to listening to podcasts — thank you for choosing this one. It honours the people who so courageously share, and my hope is that it encourages you or helps you care for those around you.
If you were moved by Ashley’s story and want to stay connected with what matters to her, you can follow her on Instagram: @ashleymielkecoaching
And don’t forget — this is only Part 1 of our conversation. Stay tuned for the next episode, coming soon!
Stewart