#171 | How Kelly Cervantes Found Purpose in Grief & the Mindset Shifts That Helped Her Heal

This week on the Kintsugi Podcast, I sat down with Kelly Cervantes, a mother, advocate, and author of Normal Broken. Kelly opened up about her journey through the unimaginable loss of her daughter, Adelaide, who was diagnosed with a rare and devastating epilepsy syndrome. Her story is one of heartbreak, love, and unyielding resilience. Kelly shares how grief isn’t something you “get over” but a testament to the depth of love you’ve known. This conversation is raw, profoundly human and a reminder that through the cracks of life’s greatest challenges, we can find light, connection, and purpose. Key moments of this interview: 5:00 About Kelly Cervantes 15:00 Adelaide’s Diagnosis and Journey 24:20 Navigating Loss and Finding Purpose 30:55 Balancing Joy and Suffering 36:00 Grieving Differently as a Couple 39:39 The Strength Found in Community 50:00 Healing Through Vulnerability Thank you for tuning in to The Kintsugi Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing our podcast on your favorite platform. Your support helps us spread more stories of resilience and transformation. Join our Pause Breathe Reflect community by downloading our app from the Apple Store or Google Play today. For the first year, you can Name Your Price and discover how to navigate life with more ease and prevent a bad moment from turning into a bad day. You can connect with me by receiving my inspirational text messages throughout the week by texting ‘kintsugi’ to 503-487-5957 and downloading My Better Life Workbook at www.michaelobrienshift.com ( http://www.michaelobrienshift.com ) Social Media and Contact Information : Instagram: Pause Breathe Reflect https://www.instagram.com/pausebreathereflect LinkedIn: Michael O'Brien https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching/ Websites: Discover more at www.michaelobrienshift.com (http://www.michaelobrienshift.com) Sponsors : Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude App To discover more about bringing mindfulness into your daily life, download the Pause Breathe Reflect App today!