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PEP Talks: People Empowering People

Kasey Crawford Kellem is a school counselor, author, yoga instructor, motivational speaker, former business owner and special ed teacher, and now, podcaster. She is a beacon of resiliency as she continues through her journey dodging hurdles but still dancing all along the way! The creator and author of Mind Over Matter Books, Kellem’s first five books, “Believe,” “Love,” “Laugh,” “Relax,” and “Dream” teach children the resiliency tools necessary to overcome obstacles. After her husband died from cancer, Kellem wrote, “Bella-Eve the Bounce-Back Dog” a book she has shared with thousands of children helping them cope with their challenges in life. Her adult memoir, “Don’t Stop Believing: Our Journey with Cancer” was written to help encourage others coping with a terminally ill family member or widowhood believe they can overcome the grief. She has spent her thirty-plus year career in education helping others overcome their hardships so they can live longer, happier quality lives.

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Maggie Schupp: Finding Positivity in Grief

May 18, 2020 • Kasey Kellem and Greta Fechter • Season 1 • Episode 12

Five years-ago Maggie lost her best friend suddenly and her world was turned upside down. She learned to surround herself with positive people, rid herself of any negative obstacles, and continue to keep her best friend’s memory alive. During this time, Maggie was also facing her father’s debilitating life with Multiple Sclerosis which ultimately took his life in 2019. Maggie is a beacon of happiness, kindness, and positivity despite her losses and grief.

We learn from Maggie:

*Find a way to exercise your body and mind daily.

*Rid yourself of the negative people and parts of your life.

*Surround yourself with positive people and positivity.

*When facing a loved one’s terminal or inevitable death, enjoy the time you have together. Enjoy the “Now” in the relationship.

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