hello!
I'm Kathie
COACH FOR GRIEVERS
BEST SELLING AUTHOR
DYNAMIC SPEAKER
I’m Kathie, a widow, grandmother to seven beautiful grandchildren, and mom to three amazing daughters who have been teaching me since before they took their first breaths.
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I’m also a griever, author, grief coach "unfiltered", educator, speaker, and life-long learner. I spend many of my days guiding people as they navigate their own loss. Talking about the things most of us were never taught how to talk about: grief, dying, death, and the love that never leaves.
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Before this chapter of my life I wore many hats, most didn't fit properly so I did what I had to do to make it all work. Remember the line: "fake it till you make it."
I was one of the first females to be "allowed" into cadets (yes I said allowed, before 1975 females weren't allowed in cadet corps). I then became a reserve soldier, a care giver in a nursing home, a sheet metal worker, sold shoes, worked in a bakery, a horse trainer, became personal trainer, was a teachers aid in preschool, a lead vocalist in some rock bands, an aerobics instructor in the 80s, a senior executive in a large corporation, an entrepreneur and part of a four-woman team that ran the Death Race. (I may have hobbled through that, but it was an incredible experience). None of these things I regret. They got me here to who I really am: unfiltered.
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These days I live more honestly than I ever have before. I cry easier, laugh harder, and try to meet life and grieve without filters.
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Thank you for showing up here. I get that its challenging to reach out for support when you aren't even sure of what you need. Friend, I've been there, done that and maybe together we can unpack what you need.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Me
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I’m an introvert.
I love people and deep conversations, and I recognize I need time to recharge.
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I’m a uterine cancer survivor.
It was a time where I felt like I didn't know who I was anymore. I felt broken.
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I’m in recovery from an eating disorder.
For years I hid this out of shame and disgust in myself. I now share my story unapologetically.
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I live with anxiety.
When John died my anxiety escalated. I have since learned I can manage it most days, but somedays it can still get the best of me.
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I have ADHD.
I was diagnosed officially in 2025. I always knew there was something different about me. Not wrong. What I love most is that my brain is often full of ideas, curiosity, and creative energy.
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My favourite colour is purple.
Right now anyway. My sister told me recently that it was my favourite colour as a child. Cool.
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I love pie.
I won't apologize for this ether. Food does not come with a moral value. So , if pie is an option, I’m choosing pie with ice-cream please.
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I’m a poet and an author.
I wrote poems as a young girl and young woman. This creative from came back to me as I navigated making sense of my world and of grief.
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I carry PTSD from my time in the reserves.
Its been a journey and its been really hard and eye opening. I'm grateful for the support I have received as a veteran. Here is the truth some chapters of life leave marks we continue to learn from.
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I love fashion and expressing myself through what I wear.
My clothes aren’t a disguise, they’re a reflection of the woman I am today. Who knows what tomorrow will reflect.
READ & REFLECT
THE HARDEST,
NOT THE WORST YEAR
The Hardest, Not The Worst Year, Kathie shares her story of deep love and profound loss after becoming a widow in her sixties. If you are grieving or know someone who is, this book will provide the safety of a compass to guide you on your journey of loss.
As she shares her ongoing journey of grief, Kathie also shares a light on the beautiful blessings she has experienced along the way, providing hope and the promise that you will find your way through the darkness. The Hardest, Not The Worst Year, is a book she never thought she’d write, but she hopes it will ignite a passion in you to love life where you are with little regret.
SERVICES
GRIEF
coaching
My one-on-one grief coaching is a personalized and collaborative program that will guide you thoughtfully on your grief journey.
Healing in grief is a process that requires time and effort, and I am committed to working with you to create a purposeful path towards healing and wholeness.
GRIEF
education
Grief is a deeply personal journey, unique to each individual. "Unpacking Your Own Story of Loss" is a transformative program designed to guide you through the intricate process of understanding and embracing your grief, your journey, and your story.
This program is tailored for those who seek to navigate their loss mindfully, honouring the love shared and carrying its gifts forward.
SELF-PACED PROGRAM
COMING SOON!
