Choosing to Stay: Ayla Casey on Grief, Caregiving, and Reclaiming Her Voice
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Choosing to Stay: Ayla Casey on Grief, Caregiving, and Reclaiming Her Voice
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About this listen
When Ayla Casey's husband was diagnosed with young-onset colon cancer, her world cracked open. What followed was a sacred and painful journey through caregiving, loss, and deep transformation.
In this episode, Ayla shares what it means to witness pain rather than bypass it, how grief lives in the body, and why she believes reclaiming your voice is the first step toward healing. We talk about metabolizing grief, choosing to stay, and how Ayla's legacy work now bridges music and healthcare to honor her husband's life.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro: What It Means to Stay
2:00 - Life Before the Diagnosis
5:00 - The Shock of Young-Onset Cancer
8:00 - Caregiving & Survival Mode
13:00 - Numbing, Addiction, and Presence
18:00 - Metabolizing Grief
24:00 - Building a Legacy Through Music
30:00 - Reclaiming the Body + Daily Joy
38:00 - Practicing Presence After Loss
44:00 - How Ayla Works with Grievers + Caregivers
46:00 - Gratitude and Final Reflections
Connect with Ayla:
Website: alchemyforhumanhearts.com
Instagram: @aylaccasey
Substack: alchemyforhumanhearts.substack.com
Connect with Tiff:
Website: tiffcarson.com
Instagram: @iamtiffcarson
Free Meditation + Retreat Info: tiffcarson.com/retreat