28. After Suicide Loss: Caroline’s Story of Signs, Mediumship, and Healing
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Content Warning: The podcast discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available immediately. Please call or text 988 in the US and Canada, or 111 in the UK to reach suicide prevention services. Find other international hotlines here: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ . This is one of those conversations that feels sacred. In this deeply moving episode of Happy Home Space Clearing Podcast, I sit down with Caroline from Chicago, a brand strategist, writer, mother of two teenage daughters, and the heart behind Whipped the Blog. Caroline shares the story of her brother Andy, who struggled for many years with bipolar disorder and substance use before dying by suicide ten years ago. What followed was not the end of their relationship, but the beginning of a new one. We speak openly about grief, sibling bonds, mental health, mediumship, and what it means to evolve with loss rather than simply “move on.” Caroline shares: • What it was like growing up alongside a beloved, charismatic older brother • The slow and painful shift from sister to caretaker • The shock and heartbreak of suicide loss • The moment she stood at his memorial and said, “I just wish I knew he was okay” • How a mediumship reading changed her grief forever • The “Park Bench Practice” she created to speak with her brother in spirit • The signs, guidance, and even playful personality that continue to show up • How her daughters experience their uncle’s support from the other side • The distinction between crossed-over loved ones and earthbound spirits • How tragedy initiated her own spiritual awakening • Why grief does not disappear, but transforms We also speak directly to those who may be struggling right now with depression or suicidal thoughts. Caroline shares her work with Gabriel’s Light, a nonprofit focused on youth suicide prevention, and we talk about the importance of community, mental health resources, and reaching out when things feel unbearable. This episode holds both light and shadow. It honours the pain of suicide loss while also opening the door to continued connection, love, and spiritual evolution. If you are grieving, may this conversation remind you that relationships do not end with death. If you are struggling, may this episode remind you that you are not alone. And if you are an empath who feels overwhelmed by the collective weight of the world, may you remember to love yourself as deeply as you love humanity. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Caroline is an entrepreneur and blogger who lives in Chicago. For nearly 20 years she has been writing Whipped the Blog (www.whippedtheblog.com), which focuses on food, drink and conversation. She is also the founder of the brand strategy and marketing agency Goldfish Consulting (www.goldfishthinks.com). Follow Caroline on Instagram @whippedtheblog for recipes and engaging conversation. . Read the interview Caroline did with Lais on her blog here: https://whippedtheblog.com/2026/03/03/lais-stephan-space-clearing-expert/ . Interested in learning more about igniting your intuition? Caroline has worked for years with Delphina who offers an online course, Spirit Academy. It is an accessible way to get started: https://spiritguiding.com ........................................... Connect with Lais (the host): More about space clearing or to book a space clearing assessment: https://spaceclearingacademy.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/Laisstephan1 . IG: https://www.instagram.com/lais_thehousewhisperer/ .
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