Shelley Whizin: Living & Dying with Joy, Healing Through Food & Sound, & Trusting Your Inner Voice
Description
In this episode, transformational coach and death doula Shelley Whizin joins Brianna to talk about what it really means to live and die with joy, intention, and grace. From healing through food and sound to trusting our inner voice and honoring life’s transitions, Shelley shares the wisdom she’s gathered from a life well-lived. This is a beautiful reminder to nourish ourselves deeply and live fully right here, right now.
In this episode, you will learn...
- The importance of nurturing oneself, understanding the mind-body connection, and how emotions impact physical health.
- How sound and intention can both heal and harm, and the transformative power of cooking with love and purpose.
- The role of trusting instincts, embracing dignity in life’s transitions, and the impact of travel and influential books on personal growth.
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched — they must be felt with the heart.” - Helen Keller
If you're experiencing suicidal thoughts or emotional distress, help is available. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
Time Codes:
00:00 Introduction
02:36 Facing Adversity: A Personal Journey
07:06 Understanding Energy and Healing
12:26 A Diverse Background: Coaching and Mentoring
18:27 The Sacredness of Death and Dying
21:59 Travel as a Catalyst for Growth
26:41 The Importance of Reverence in Spiritual Practices
29:23 Nourishment and Cooking with Intention
31:20 Trusting Your Instincts
33:35 The Healing Power of Music
40:11 Influential Books and Quotes
45:23 Championing Causes: Suicide Prevention and Dignity in Dying
53:13 Mentorship and Influences
59:10 Advice to Younger Self
01:01:53 Finding Joy in Simple Activities
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Connect with Shelley:
Facebook: @shelley.whizin
Instagram: @shelleywhizin
TikTok: @shelleywhizin – Don’t miss her viral latke-making video that’s been viewed over half a million times!
Website: www.shelleywhizin.com
Connect with Brianna:
Instagram: @briannabrownkeen
X: @brownbrianna
TikTok: @briannabrownkeen
YouTube: @briannabrownkeen - Full video versions of each episode are available here!
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BONUS CONTENT! Shelley's Favorites...
Book Rec: Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse, Saved by the Light by Dannion Brinkley, Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware, Losing a Parent by Alexandra Kennedy, The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer, The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer, The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Documentary Rec: Fantastic Fungi (Netflix), The Year Earth Changed (Apple TV+)
Movie Rec: Temple Grandin (HBO)
Inspirational Song: All of Me by John Legend
Inspirational Follow: Diana Summerlin
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