What do you do when life permanently changes? In this deeply honest conversation, Meredith Parfet — CEO, crisis strategist, hospice chaplain, and mother — shares how losing a sister, surviving a near-death childbirth, and navigating business failure reshaped her understanding of grief, identity, and courage. We talk about advocating for yourself when it matters most, teaching your children to advocate instead of rescuing them, shifting from achievement to curiosity, and finding meaning through suffering. If you’ve ever faced loss, supported someone in crisis, or wondered how to stay alive and engaged through heartbreak — this episode will steady you. Meet My Guest: Meredith Wilson Parfet is the founder and CEO of Ravenyard Group, where she leads individuals and organizations through high-stakes crisis — from legal and regulatory action to complex family disputes and reputational collapse. With nearly two decades in asset management and hedge funds, including serving as COO for alternative investment funds, Meredith brings both operational precision and deep human care to her work. After experiencing profound personal loss, a near-death childbirth, and business failure, Meredith developed a rare capacity to walk toward hardship rather than away from it. In a full-circle twist, she also serves as a humanist hospice chaplain, sitting with individuals and families at the end of life. A fifth-generation Colorado native, Meredith restores the Sendy way — in the mountains with her family, chasing curiosity, courage, and meaning. New here? Try these episodes: What is a Sendy Mom? How to Normalize Risk & Set Impossible Goals The Truth About Parenting Neuro-Divergent Kids Chapters: 00:00 Introducing Meredith Parfet 06:29 Being a Spiritual Traveler 12:07 Dealing with Grief When a Child Dies Suddenly 13:57 Near Death Experience in Childbirth: Advocate for Yourself 20:03 Teaching Children Advocacy: Dyslexia and Finding Friends 25:48 Crippling Perfectionism: Learning from Failure 27:01 Balancing Achievement with Curiosity 29:55 Transformative Experiences in Crisis Management 32:42 Finding Meaning in Grief 38:22 Midway 39:49 Learning To Process Emotions as an Adult 42:30 The Importance of Nature and Play 46:08 Reflections at the End of Life 50:57 Future Aspirations and Creative Pursuits 59:40 Rapid Fire Questions Mentioned in the Show: Find links at: https://sendymom.com/2026/02/16/when-life-falls-apart-navigating-crisis-with-clarity-and-compassion/ How to Handle Grief at Work and Beyond - Meredith Parfet - TED Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Bridgerton on Netflix Emily in Paris on Netflix hospice4utah.com - become a volunteer at a hospice! FREE LIFE COACHING with Becky Brouwer Be Sendy and Subscribe! sendymom.com
