Read real client testimonials and reviews from Life After Loss Academy, 1:1 grief coaching and beyond.

I was a mess after my adult child's suicide. I had completely shut myself off from everyone—my family, friends, and community. Shelby listened with compassion and empathy. She spoke to each one of our hearts. Through each lesson, we unpeeled layers of the onion and worked to craft our new lives.

If you are hesitating, please don’t. It is a life-changing experience where you learn about yourself and learn to live with grief as a friend.

— Lori, Virginia, U.S.

This course was more than I could have ever imagined.  Through Shelby's vulnerability and transparency in sharing about her own losses, as well as the sharing of my cohort, I recognized that grief is NOT my enemy, but a friend that invites me to take a deep dive into my heart and soul.

The exercises and homework that Shelby has so creatively crafted prompted me to examine the depth of my grief and embrace what grief was trying to show me and teach me.  I see grief differently now—not as my enemy but as my friend. Thank you Shelby for giving me permission to grieve. It's been a sacred and holy journey for me, one that has helped put this broken heart back together.

— Tammy, Texas, U.S.

I’d lost my husband, faith, hope, and love—and I was losing interest in living.

At a low point I Googled “How can I find my faith, hope and love after a death” and Life After Loss Academy came up. I joined and listened to the first few lessons of the course. Each one spoke to my loss and gave me the tools to go on.

Today, I’ve become my own grief ally. All my life I’ve been waiting for a person to care for me, love me, guide me through decisions, and help me find purpose. Through Life After Loss Academy, I’ve come to realize that I’ve been waiting for me. I’m capable of problem-solving, speaking up on my own behalf, and finding meaning in my life. On a regular basis I’m feeling peace, joy, and hope for the future.

Life After Loss Academy is a wonderful, well-thought-out program that is very reasonably priced. Shelby’s warm, compassionate, and caring coaching surrounding my questions plus the lessons, guided prompts, and journaling exercises made it worth the time and effort.

— Mary Anne, Michigan, U.S.

I was struggling to find clarity with how to move forward with grief. I tried a couple of Facebook groups and some well-known grief communities and did not vibe with any of them.

I found Life After Loss Academy after searching around online and it felt like the right place for me. I now have a grasp on handling grief as it comes up in my days. With Shelby’s tools I've learned to see grief when it's happening, and I can choose to sit with it in the moment—or leave it for later.

At first I wasn't sure about the on-demand format with weekly live coaching. But being able to work at my own pace, attend weekly Q&As, and comment on group posts was just what I needed. I just picked what made the most sense at the time to do. Shelby’s energy and passion are heartfelt—as caring and genuine as she is across the rest of her work.

— Rob, Florida, U.S.

Life After Loss Academy was amazing. With so many unknowns in 2020, it provided stability. The journaling prompts were helpful in exploring my own experiences and in realizing how far I have come and what I can do. I’ve taken my power back in so many facets.

Grief is a part of who I am. Acknowledging and welcoming all aspects of grief into my life have made me more comfortable with vulnerability, accepting who I am now, and who I am becoming.

— Julia, Illinois, U.S.

Shelby's book and podcast have been a crucial support in my life following a devastating loss, so I was excited to see that she was offering this course. It has been so helpful in ways that I could not have imagined.

I feel like something important has shifted in me to allow me to live with grief in a more honest and positive way that I really didn't think was possible before.

— Chris, California, U.S.

Profoundly healing. The course is both approachable and challenging. The exercises are deeply engaging, but practical and easy to respond to. This, combined with Shelby's deep compassion, got me started on the road to healing.

— Kim, Illinois, U.S.