Walking the Red Carpet of Life and Loss  with Amy Shaw

Walking the Red Carpet of Life and Loss with Amy Shaw

Author: Penny Chiasson March 15, 2025 Duration: 52:02

The Power of Intention, Grief, and Choice

In this deeply moving and heartfelt episode of Soul Fusion, I sit down with Amy, a woman whose journey through love, loss, and transformation is nothing short of inspiring.

Amy shares her beautiful love story with her late husband, Brian, and how an unexpected and devastating diagnosis changed everything. But rather than letting fear take over, they made a conscious choice—to live with intention. We dive into what it means to hold two emotions at once, how to navigate grief without letting it define you, and the power we have to choose how we show up in the face of loss.

Amy's wisdom, born from her lived experience, is a guiding light for anyone navigating grief, supporting a loved one through it, or simply wanting to live with more purpose.

Key Takeaways:
The Power of Intentional Living – How Amy and Brian embraced every moment, even in the face of terminal illness.
Grief & Joy Can Coexist – Understanding that sorrow and beauty are not mutually exclusive.
How to Support Someone Through Loss – What truly helps and what well-meaning words can do more harm than good.
Leaving a Legacy – How Amy's experience led her to create Walk the Red, a mission-driven company supporting those navigating terminal illness and loss.

Memorable Moments:
"You don't want to waste your pain. If you have to go through it, why not mine something valuable from it?" – Amy
"We knew Brian was on a timer, but the truth is—we all are. The only difference is awareness." – Amy
"Grief is ugly, messy, and real. But so is love, laughter, and the choice to keep moving forward." – Me

Resources & Links:
Amy's Book: Navigating Goodbye: A Guide for Those Blindsided by Terminal Illness 
Amy's Website: Walk the Red → www.walkthered.com
Amy's Facebook Group  HERE

Connect with Me:

Website: www.pennychiasson.com
Instagram: @penny.chiasson

🎧 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs it and leave a review! Your support helps spread these powerful messages.


There's a version of you that feels completely at ease, deeply confident, and fully aligned with success-and it might already exist within you. The real obstacle is often the way we've been taught to think. In Soul Fusion with Penny Chiasson, we explore the spaces between our conscious thoughts, subconscious patterns, and higher awareness to unlock who we're truly meant to become. Penny Chiasson guides these conversations for anyone who has ever sensed that achievement should feel more natural, that inner peace isn't a distant dream but a tangible state. This podcast moves beyond simple self-help tips, weaving together practical insights from education, spiritual wisdom, and personal growth. Each episode serves as a dialogue aimed at integration, where different layers of understanding fuse to create a more authentic and empowered life. You'll hear thoughtful explorations on dismantling limiting beliefs, cultivating a resilient mindset, and aligning daily actions with a deeper sense of purpose. The tone is both reflective and actionable, offering a companion for your own journey toward clarity. Tune in for a series that feels like a meaningful conversation with a trusted guide, one that honors the complexity of human experience while making profound concepts accessible and relevant to everyday living.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Soul Fusion with Penny Chiasson
Podcast Episodes
Why Early Childhood Shapes Everything (Even Your Voice) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:34
Does tech help kids become smarter—or is it silencing them? In this eye-opening conversation, communication and early childhood expert Yarona Boster reveals how screen time, speech delays, and emotional intelligence are…
7 Days That Will Change Your Life Forever:  With Dr. Katie Deming, MD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:19
Can water fasting cure cancer? After two decades in Western oncology, Dr. Katie Deming, MD walked away from the system—because she saw what no one wanted to say out loud: 🎯 Conventional treatment often manages symptoms,…
It's Okay to Say "I Don't Know": Understanding the Subconscious Mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:32
We're taught that saying "I don't know" is a cop-out. But what if it's the most honest and necessary step in creating real change? In this episode, Penny Chiasson, board-certified hypnotist and subconscious expert, unpac…
Meeting Death Without Fear: A Dance of Acceptance of Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:45
Do you fear death—or do you fear the unknown? In this powerful episode, Penny sits down with Anne-Marie Jacobs, an experienced death doula and host of Dear Psychopomp: Let's Talk About Death. Together, they explore how r…
It's Always the Nice Ones: Why People-Pleasing is Making You Sick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:18
You've probably heard the phrase: "It's always the nice ones." And maybe, like me, you once thought that was a compliment. But it's not. That phrase haunted me during my years in healthcare, whispered between nurses and…
Dementia Caregiver Stress: How Mindfulness and Hypnosis Bring Peace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:34
Caring for a parent with dementia brings emotional highs and lows. Today, Penny and Lisa Smith explore the emotional realities of caregiving — from mindfulness tools to how hypnosis helps neutralize old wounds so you can…
This Hypnosis Myth Is Holding You (and Your Clients) Back [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:15
This unfiltered behind-the-scenes moment from one of my trainings exposes a belief that's quietly sabotaging results—for both hypnotists and their clients. If you've ever thought hypnosis had to be done a certain way, th…