This episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features guest Nina Della Vecchia—a spiritual life coach, Reiki master, and energy healer. The conversation explores Nina’s personal journey through loss, caregiving, and spiritual awakening, highlighting her mission to support family caregivers and individuals facing burnout. Nina shares her experiences caring for family members with serious illnesses, the emotional complexities of grief, and how these shaped her holistic coaching approach. The discussion covers the importance of self-care for caregivers, transforming pain into purpose, and finding meaning through spiritual practices and music, especially the inspiration drawn from Neil Peart of Rush. The episode concludes with practical advice for those in hardship: change is always possible, and seeking help is a sign of st ...