In this episode, Kez sits down with her partner, Chris Turvey, to explore the moments that shaped the person he is; the physical challenges of hip dysplasia, undergoing ten surgeries by the age of 22, the discipline of competitive sport (from tennis to golf to professional pickleball), and the inner resilience that’s been building through every chapter of his life.Chris is an embodied reminder that real strength is born from vulnerability. He shares the pivotal fork in the road moments that redirected his path, including his bold move to New York and the unexpected birth of his seltzer brand, 5PM, during the pandemic. His journey reveals what is possible when you follow your intuition even when it defies logic, and the opportunities, expansion, and self-growth that live on the other side of saying yes to those inner pulls.The second half of the conversation deepens into Chris’ experience of navigating grief, loss, caregiving, and the sudden moment his whole world turned upside down. He speaks to the emotional weight of supporting his dad and best friend, through cancer, the nonlinear complexity of grief, and the way this chapter clarified his values so profoundly that it ultimately led him to sell his seltzer brand and reassess the trajectory of his life. Together we explore how Chris created space to feel, heal and let the waves of grief and heartbreak move through him, the spiritual perspective shifts that helped him understand that our souls are infinite and how we journeyed through time together as a couple. This conversation is one about humanity; how we break, how we rebuild, and how grief reshapes our priorities, relationships, and sense of self. This episode is a testament to the person Chris is, the power of his resilience, intuition, presence, and what becomes possible when we allow ourselves to crack open and rebuild from the inside out. Chapters(04:40) Childhood/Early Influences(09:01) Overcoming Physical Challenges(11:12) Mental Strength and Vulnerability(13:15) Confidence vs. Arrogance(23:31) Forks in the Road: Career Decisions(34:20) The Move to New York(46:03) The Birth of a Seltzer Brand(55:54) Navigating Grief and Loss(58:40) The Urge to Return Home(01:01:33) Facing the Diagnosis(01:03:17) The Journey of Caregiving(01:08:36) Finding Silver Linings in Grief(01:09:31) Understanding Grief's Complexity(01:14:55) Taking Time for Healing(01:27:50) Navigating Emotions and Productivity(01:31:03) Communicating Needs During Grief(01:37:04) The Impact of a Year Of Healing (01:45:39) Exploring Spiritual Perspectives on GriefConnect with Kez:Instagram: @theinbetween_coWebsite: The In BetweenCacao Lovers: If you’re a Cacao lover like me, and want to try the most incredible Cacao you will ever find, look no further than SomaCacao: code SOMA_KEZ10 for 10% offChris:You can check out his pro pickleball adventures: @christurveyPickleball sponsor: Hamr