In this episode of Beyond Behaviour, Ariela Koldorf sits down with psychotherapist Danielle Sugar to explore her personal and professional journey through trauma, resilience, and healing.

Danielle shares the life-altering experience of her husband Russell’s sudden medical collapse, which left him requiring round-the-clock care and dramatically changed the shape of their family life. She reflects on the complex grief of losing a partner to circumstances that don’t involve death, but still carry profound emotional impact.

Together, they discuss:

• Navigating ambiguous loss and shifting identities

• Supporting children through life’s hardest transitions

• The importance of community and seeking help

• The therapeutic relationship and its role in healing

• Lessons in resilience, gratitude, and finding strength in unexpected places

Danielle’s story also includes the trauma of a devastating house fire, and how her family continues to move forward with courage and connection.

🎧 Tune in for a raw and honest conversation about the messy nature of grief, the power of kindness, and the depth of human strength.