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Quick Spoon: When grief stops you

Podcast
People Soup
Published
Apr 17, 2026
Duration seconds
140
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Summary

Jill Stoddard shares how the sudden loss of a mentor and book coach paralyzed her creative process. She explores how honoring a person's legacy can provide the motivation needed to overcome grief and resume meaningful work.

Topics

  • Grief
  • Mentorship
  • Resilience
  • Loss
  • Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Motivation
  • Legacy

Highlights

  • Main idea: Grief can create a profound psychological block that halts productivity and creative output
  • Lesson: Virtual connections can foster deep, impactful professional and personal relationships
  • Failure mode: Allowing loss to permanently sideline important projects and personal growth
  • Practical takeaway: Using the 'What would they do?' framework to find the strength to persevere
  • Core message: Honoring a mentor's legacy often requires living out the very values they championed

Chapters

  1. 0:00 Introduction: Ross McIntosh introduces the Quick Spoon segment and the significance of the book's dedication.
  2. 0:30 The Impact of Leanne Harris: Jill discusses her transformative experience working with Leanne Harris, a book coach and colleague.
  3. 1:00 Unexpected Loss: The sudden and tragic passing of Leanne Harris and its immediate impact on Jill's work.
  4. 1:20 Navigating Creative Paralysis: Jill describes the period where grief made it impossible to continue writing her book.
  5. 1:40 Finding the Will to Continue: How adopting a 'What would Leanne do?' mindset helped Jill return to her project.
  6. 2:00 The Power of Support: A concluding thought on the importance of community and support in facing life's challenges.