Why Mindset Matters
Eslana Lower is an author, speaker, resilience mindset coach, nurse, midwife and mother of 4 who is also navigating life following the tragic loss of her teenage daughter Rylee to suicide because of bullying.
Why Mindset Matters is the podcast that explores how resilience, gratitude, and intentional thinking can transform even the most challenging seasons of life. Each episode offers raw conversations, empowering tools, and real-life stories to help you shift your perspective and reclaim your power.
This podcast is for you if you’ve ever asked yourself…
- How do I survive the heartbreak of a breakup or betrayal?
- How do I keep going after the death of someone I love?
- Is it possible to live and grieve at the same time?
- Will I ever feel happiness again after so much loss?
- How can I begin to heal when everything feels broken?
- What can I do to strengthen my mental and emotional wellbeing?
- How do I build resilience for the inevitable challenges life brings?
- What does happiness really mean—and how do I find it for myself?
- How do I create a life that feels meaningful and aligned?
- Can I truly manifest the life, love, and peace I long for?
- How do I call in the kind of relationship I truly deserve?
- What steps can I take to live the life I know I’m meant for?
Trigger Warning: This podcast contains discussions about suicide and may include occasional strong language. Listener discretion is advised, especially for those who may find these topics distressing.
Why Mindset Matters
Honouring The Truth of Loss
Epidsode 19: Honouring The Truth of Loss
In this episode, I share a deeply personal chapter of my grief journey — navigating the very recent loss of our beloved family dog (who was also Rylee's dog). I open up about something that’s often misunderstood: the instinct to shield others from the pain of loss. While well-intentioned, trying to protect someone from grief can actually deny them the opportunity to fully process and begin healing.
I talk about what it means to hold space — not fix, not soften, just be there. Grief is as individual as it is universal, and the truth is, we don’t get to decide how someone else experiences it. I reflect on how allowing ourselves and others to feel the weight of loss is not weakness — it’s strength, love, and presence in its rawest form. This episode is a reminder that grief deserves to be witnessed, not avoided.
