In this episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor, Dr. Stephanie Wautier sits down with Rebecca Tervo, CPA, author, speaker, entrepreneur, and mother whose life changed forever after the suicide of her 17-year-old son, Trevor. Rebecca shares what those first days and years of grief were really like, including the challenge of trying to support her husband and three other children while barely understanding her own emotions. She talks honestly about seeking grief support, entering the coaching world, becoming certified herself, and eventually writing Shattered: From Grief to Joy After My Son's Suicide. But this conversation goes far beyond grief. Stephanie and Rebecca talk about identity, marriage, faith, leaving the religion she was raised in, human design, vision boards, self-discovery, therapy, business ownership, retirement, and the freedom that comes from realizing you are allowed to change your mind and choose a different path. Rebecca also shares one of the most powerful shifts in her marriage: deciding that neither she nor her husband was trapped. They were choosing to stay together. That sense of freedom helped them rebuild their relationship while allowing each other space to grow independently. Now, after years of coaching and personal reinvention, Rebecca is returning to her roots as a CPA and building a business focused on entrepreneurs and small business owners, especially women who want financial guidance without judgment, intimidation, or unnecessary complexity. At the heart of Rebecca's story is a simple reminder: life can be unimaginably hard, but it can also become meaningful again. You are allowed to ask for help. You are allowed to change direction. And you are allowed to build a new chapter at any age. Important Note This episode includes discussion of suicide, child loss, grief, depression, and mental health. If these topics feel especially close to home, please listen with care and seek support from qualified mental health professionals or trusted people in your life when needed. Listener Offer This episode of Conversations with a Chiropractor is supported by Lemongrove Oil. Use code DRSTEPHANIE at checkout for 10% off your order. https://www.lemongroveoil.com/ In This Episode Stephanie and Rebecca discuss losing a child to suicide, parenting through grief, finding support, therapy, marriage after tragedy, leaving a lifelong religious community, human design, vision boards, self-discovery, resilience, Sisu, changing careers, starting a business later in life, financial confidence for entrepreneurs, women in business, retirement, and why reinventing yourself does not have an expiration date. Learn More About Rebecca Tervo Tervo Bookkeeping: https://tervobookkeeping.com/ Book: Shattered: From Grief to Joy After My Son's Suicide Available on Amazon. Rebecca works with entrepreneurs and small business owners who want approachable financial guidance, bookkeeping support, and help making business numbers easier to understand. Conversations with a Chiropractor YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ConversationswithaChiro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wautierwellness Email: drstephaniewautier@yahoo.com Want to be a guest? Send Stephanie Wautier a message on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/drstephanie Credits Podcast production by Brand|Sound. Start your podcast journey by emailing brandsoundpodcasts@gmail.com. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Meet Rebecca Tervo 02:37 Losing Trevor and Entering Grief 05:19 Parenting and Marriage Through Loss 07:48 Finding Support and Grief Coaching 09:07 Writing Shattered 12:21 Human Design, Identity, and Self-Discovery 16:18 Vision Boards and the Power of Visualization 18:30 Leaving a Lifelong Religious Community 24:36 Marriage, Freedom, and Choosing Each Other 31:38 Sisu, Resilience, and Finding Meaning After Loss 37:23 Returning to Accounting and Entrepreneurship 41:18 Building a Business Around Connection 44:20 Women, Community, and the Power of Retreats 46:38 Why Rebecca Isn't Ready to Retire 48:36 Tervo Bookkeeping and Working With Entrepreneurs 50:58 Hope, Therapy, and Starting Again
