101: From Heartbreak to Hope: A Journey of Resilience and Redemption with Kevin Mizner

Welcome to Rock Your Shine: After you’ve been cracked wide open. On this show, I sit down with people from all over the world to hear their transformational stories on their deep grief and loss journeys. 

In this powerful and emotionally charged episode, we delve into the life of Kevin, a man whose journey of transformation has been shaped by a series of profound and life-altering events. Join us as we explore the catalyst that sparked massive change in Kevin's life, leading him down a path he never could have imagined.

Kevin's story unfolds with him becoming a phlebotomist, but it's not just a career shift; it becomes entangled with an unexpected and complicated romance. Little did he know that his life was about to be shattered when he discovered his wife's heart-wrenching revelation.

As if fate had more challenges in store, Kevin faced a life-threatening health scare when an ulcer ruptured, adding to the weight of his already crumbling world. The impact of divorce on children brought even more complexity to Kevin's journey.

At a critical point, a devastating discovery awaited him - his father had taken his own life. The profound repercussions of this tragic event rippled through Kevin's life and affected his mother deeply.

Yet, amidst the struggles and heartache, we witness the resilience of the human spirit. Kevin's rise and demise while healing are explored, and we learn how he bravely made the decision to pursue his art full-time.

Throughout his artistic journey, Kevin reveals the importance of showing up for both his work and his art. He shares the transformative moment when he discovered what truly mattered to him as an artist, igniting a newfound passion in his creative expression.

Now a full-time artist, Kevin reflects on life's lessons and shares valuable insights on getting through heartache. He contemplates the delicate balance between darkness and light and unravels the profound meaning of self-love.

In a deeply moving conclusion, Kevin shares his perspective on hope, leaving listeners with a sense of inspiration and encouragement to face their own trials and tribulations.

Don't miss this gripping episode filled with vulnerability, resilience, and the transformative power of the human spirit. Tune in to hear how one man's journey through tragedy led him to discover his true purpose and find hope in even the darkest moments.

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode covers sensitive subject matter and is not suitable for all listeners. If this topic could be a trigger for you, listen to this episode with a friend, a sibling, a loved one or a parent so you can talk about any emotions that come up for you. The contents of this episode are not intended to replace therapy and should not be taken as such. If you need immediate help, please call the crisis hotline listed below in our resources.

Listen in as we talk about:

[2:55] The catalyst to massive change in Kevin’s life

[4:30] Becoming a phlebotomist and getting into a romantic entanglement

[5:10] Finding out his wife was in love with somebody else for a decade

[7:20] Having an ulcer that ruptured

[11:30] The impact of divorce on children

[14:00] Finding out his dad took his own life

[16:00] How this suicide impacted his mother

[20:05] The rise and demise we go through while healing

[22:45] Choosing to do his art full time

[26:10] Showing up for your work and your art

[26:55] Discovering what mattered to him as an artist

[35:45] Life now as a full time artist

[42:40] How to get through the other side of heartache

[45:15] The balance between bad and good

[45:40] What self love means to him

[46:40] Sharing what hope means to Kevin

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Rock-Mining-River-Sibling-Grief/dp/1732888892/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Rock+On%3A+Mining+for+joy&qid=1570199126&sr=8-1 

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