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Episode #257: Ashley Jones Part 2

Ashley Jones & Love Not Lost: Healing Grief Through Love and Connection

Ashley Jones, founder of Love Not Lost, is on a mission to change the way we heal from grief. After experiencing the devastating loss of her daughter, Skylar, Ashley turned her pain into purpose by creating a non-profit that helps families and communities process loss with compassion, love, and meaningful connection. Her story is one of resilience, empathy, and entrepreneurship that’s transforming lives across the country.

Top 5 Takeaways from the Episode:

  • Grief at work is a productivity issue. Ignoring it drives long-term performance losses; supporting healing improves outcomes across the board.

  • Leadership sets the culture. Empathy and emotional openness only stick when they’re modeled from the top.

  • Practical regulation tools win. Breath work, movement, sunlight, water, and mindful nutrition help move emotions through the body and restore focus.

  • Name it to tame it. Expanding emotional vocabulary (beyond “happy/angry/sad”) boosts self-awareness and prevents reactive cycles.

  • Systematize care. Weekly 1:1s, “pressure cooker” mapping, and clear values create safety so teams can be honest, adapt, and help each other.

Watch the full episode now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxwXhXDRNjY

Memorable Quote:

“If you don’t address grief and let people heal, the long-term hit to your productivity will hurt your bottom line more.”

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