OM DENNE EPISODE
When life breaks you open, the question is not just what you lost—it’s what it created in you. Candice Ruggiero sits down with neuroscience-informed psychotherapist and relationship specialist Indrani Lewthwaite for a powerful conversation about grief, healing, and the turning points that reshape our lives. After losing her father as a child, facing abandonment, losing her mother, and rebuilding her life in Australia with two sons and three suitcases, Indrani discovered a powerful shift: stop focusing on what was taken and start noticing what remains. That perspective became the foundation of her work and the Mirror Steps conflict resolution model. In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How painful moments can become the beginning of a new chapter
- Why grief and stress can distort our perception
- How mirroring affects our relationships and reactions
- Why pausing before responding can transform difficult conversations
- How shifting your focus can change your future
If you’re grieving, starting over, or trying to heal a relationship, this conversation offers hope and practical wisdom. Indrani’s story reminds us that pain does not get the final word—and our next chapter is still being written. Candice Ruggiero hosts Intentional Excellence: Elevate Your Life and Love Speaks Global, connecting stories, people, and purpose across cultures. Indrani Lewthwaite is a neuroscience-informed psychotherapist, relationship specialist, and creator of the Mirror Steps model.
