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Deb Strebel: Turning Sibling Loss into Legacy Through Memorial Jewelry
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In this deeply moving episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian Smith sits down with Deb Strebel, founder of Lee Alexander & Co., to explore the rarely discussed experience of sibling loss — and how creativity can be a powerful path through grief.
When Deb lost her 15-year-old brother Lee to sudden myocarditis, her world shifted forever. What followed was a painful but transformative journey through trauma, therapy, and eventually purpose. That purpose? Helping others carry love forward through custom, heirloom-quality memorial jewelry.
Together, Brian and Deb explore:
- 💔 Why sibling grief is uniquely isolating — and often overlooked
- ⚖️ The pressure of being the “only child left” — and the emotional impact on family dynamics
- 🧠 How EMDR therapy helped Deb work through trauma and panic attacks
- 💍 The story behind Lee Alexander & Co. and the mission to help others preserve legacy
- 🌱 What it means to find healing — not in forgetting, but in creating something beautiful
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grieving a sibling, navigating sudden loss, or wondering how to turn pain into purpose.
🔗 Connect With Deb Strebel & Lee Alexander & Co.
🌐 Website: https://www.leealexanderandco.com
📧 Email: info@leealexanderandco.com
📸 Instagram: @leealexanderandco
📘 Facebook: Lee Alexander & Co.
💬 We'd Love to Hear From You!
Have you experienced sibling loss or created a personal way to honor your loved one?
👉 Tell us your story in the comments, or join the conversation over on our Substack:
📝 grieftogrowth.substack.com
You've been listening. You're doing the work. But there's still this feeling that you're circling the same place.
Maybe you've thought about working with me one-on-one. Maybe something's held you back.
I get that. And I want you to know there's still a place for you.
All of it, pay what you want. You decide what it's worth. Nobody gets turned away because of money.
The International Association for Near-Death Studies or IANDS will host its annual conference at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. The event features an all-star lineup of keynotes like Proof of Heaven Author Eben Alexander, MD, and Dying to Be Me Author Anita Moorjani. I Early bird registration rates are available through July 15.
Visit IANDS.org to register
The International Association for Near-Death Studies or IANDS will host its annual conference at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. The event features an all-star lineup of keynotes like Proof of Heaven Author Eben Alexander, MD, and Dying to Be Me Author Anita Moorjani. I Early bird registration rates are available through July 15.
Visit IANDS.org to register
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