Emilie Kiser EXCLUSIVE: The Loss That Changed Her Forever

Host Jay Shetty welcomes content creator Emilie Kiser to the podcast to discuss her journey through grief. Emilie opens up about the tragic loss of her son, Trig, and how she navigates her daily life and healing process.

Emilie Kiser discusses her early days on social media, which she started as a creative outlet and a way to connect with other mothers while living in Utah. She opens up about the tragic loss of her son, Trig, who passed away after a pool accident, and explains how this tragedy shifted her perspective on privacy and sharing her family online.

Emilie Kiser opens up about the overwhelming heartbreak and difficult decisions she faced after her son Trig's tragic accident. She describes the warped sense of time during grief and how her family's private tragedy suddenly became public news. Jay Shetty and Emilie discuss how profound loss alters brain chemistry and defies theoretical understanding.

Emilie Kiser opens up about the tragic loss of her son, Trig, and the complex emotions of navigating grief in the public eye. She describes the struggle of balancing feelings of guilt with the overwhelming support from her online community, emphasizing that grief is a lifelong journey where joy and sadness coexist.

Emilie Kiser discusses the reality of living with grief, explaining that there is no endpoint or final stage. She shares insights from Dr. Joanne Cacciatore about how the traditional stages of grief were not designed for parents experiencing child loss.

Emilie Kiser shares the immense difficulty of establishing a routine while grieving the loss of her child, a struggle compounded by invasive media coverage and public speculation. She explains how she and her husband, Brady, had to block out external noise and focus on their family, particularly their younger son, Teddy. Jay Shetty and Emilie discuss the painful reality of public commentary and the human tendency to assign blame during tragedies.

Emilie Kiser opens up about the tragic loss of her son Trigg to drowning, sharing the immense self-blame and grief she has experienced. She discusses her journey toward accepting the tragedy, her desire to raise awareness about child drowning, and the therapies, including animal therapy, that have helped her family cope.

Emilie Kiser shares her experience of navigating the profound grief of child loss, explaining how she manages her emotions minute by minute rather than defining days as simply good or bad. She also discusses the challenges of returning to her public-facing work on social media while dealing with misconceptions from viewers about her healing process.

Emilie Kiser discusses the profound impact of losing her child, Trigg, on her parenting journey. She shares the anxiety and fear she experiences raising her younger son, Teddy, while learning to navigate the limits of her control.

Emilie Kiser opens up about the devastating loss of her son Trigg and her promise to give her other son, Teddy, the best life possible. She also discusses the complex process of grieving alongside her husband, Brady, and finding the empathy needed to forgive and heal together.

Emilie Kiser opens up about the profound grief of losing her son, Trig, and how she and her husband, Brady, navigate their emotions together. She emphasizes the importance of keeping Trig's memory alive in their household and ensuring their son, Teddy, grows up knowing about his brother.

Emilie Kiser discusses the painful platitudes often offered to grieving parents after the loss of a child, emphasizing that such losses are preventable. She advocates for strict pool safety measures, including pool fences and Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) lessons, to protect young children.

Emilie Kiser opens up about the painful process of grieving her son Trig, emphasizing the importance of pool safety and child protection measures. Jay Shetty commends her strength in using her platform to help other parents navigate similar fears and challenges.