Episode Details

Can joy outlast all the sad experiences of one’s life, even when your precious only child has lost his life to cancer? Diane Nares is the author of a powerful and touching memoir titled His Place At The Table: A Personal, Public, and Spiritual Love Story, about her son Emilio’s cancer diagnosis at three years old, the rollercoaster ride Diane and her husband Richard traveled in the attempt to save Emilio’s life, and how the unwavering love and commitment to each other that Diane and Richard shared, and their spiritual strength, became their lifeline. Tune in for this incredibly inspiring interview, and find out how Diane and Richard are now helping other families through their Emilio Nares Foundation, the lasting impact of their son Emilio’s legacy, and so much more!

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:

• The spiritual paths Diane and Richard melded together, that helped them get through their tragedy.
• Emilio’s heartbreaking journey through childhood cancer.
• Diane and Richard’s profound experience witnessing Emilio’s soul leave his body. 
• It is important for bereaved people to give themselves permission to take necessary time for themselves. 
• Grief can show up no matter how much time has passed. 

SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS DIANE:

• How did your spirituality become your lifeline when you found out Emilio had leukemia?
• What was it like to experience Emilio’s soul leaving his body, and how did you know that he will always be with you? 
• What are the healing tools that got you through each day to the other side of grief?
• What are some of the important lessons Emilio taught you?
• How did the Emilio Nares Foundation help you and Richard heal and transform your lives?
• How can healing switch the ratio of grief vs. joy?

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