Episode 273: Alyce's Mom

Losing a Child: Always Andy's Mom · Dec 5, 2024 · 1h 5m

When today's guest, Izumi, lost her young daughter, Alyce, to cancer, she felt like she had lost her identity as well. Izumi had given up her corporate job during Alyce's cancer treatment thinking that she would be able to go back after Alyce recovered. Unfortunately, that day never came, and Izumi felt like she had become a completely different person. Izumi no longer fit into the role. She struggled to imagine what her future would look like.

A friend approached Izumi, wondering if she might be interested in training to become a life coach. Not having many options at that point, she decided…