Story & Lesson Highlights with Natalie Evans of Parker, CO

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Natalie Evans. Check out our conversation below.

Good morning Natalie , we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What are you chasing, and what would happen if you stopped?
As both a grief coach and the author of my upcoming book, *Illuminated: Finding Light in the Darkness of Grief*, what I’m chasing isn’t a finish line or a title—it’s meaning. I’m driven by a deep desire to help people transform their pain into purpose, to show them that even in the darkest moments, there is a spark of light waiting to be found.

After losing my first husband to cancer and my best friend to depression, I spent years searching for a way to make sense of my own grief. That journey led me to become a grief coach and a professional psychic medium. Now, I chase the possibility that every person I work with can move from simply surviving their loss to truly living again. I want to help people realize that suppressed grief is actually a sign of deep love, and that joy and sorrow can coexist.

If I stopped chasing meaning and stopped sharing these messages—whether through my retreats, coaching, or writing—I think I’d lose a core part of myself. My work is about connection: to ourselves, to those we’ve lost, and to the world around us. If I stopped, I’d risk letting that light go out, not just for myself but for the people who need to know that healing is possible. For me, the pursuit isn’t about achieving something external; it’s about continually choosing to show up, to serve, and to illuminate a path forward for others walking through the darkness.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Natalie Paige Evans, founder of Mystic Grief Retreats & Coaching. I help people navigate loss through grief retreats, coaching, and mediumship. My approach combines spiritual connection with practical tools, inspired by my own experience with loss. I’m currently working on my first book, “Illuminated” which aims to offer hope and guidance to anyone struggling with grief.

Okay, so here’s a deep one: What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
The relationship that has most shaped how I see myself is, without question, the one I have with my mom. From the time I was little, she encouraged every goal and dream I ever had—no matter how bizarre or unconventional they seemed. Whether I wanted to pursue something creative, spiritual, or completely outside the box, she never hesitated to support me. Her belief in me has been unwavering, even when I doubted myself.

Because of her, I grew up believing that anything was possible if I was willing to put my heart into it. That kind of encouragement gave me the confidence to reach for things I probably wouldn’t have even considered otherwise—like starting my own grief coaching and retreat business, or writing a book to help others navigate their darkest times. When you have someone in your corner who truly believes in you, it changes what you see as possible for your life.

My mom’s support taught me to be bold, to trust my instincts, and to keep moving forward even when the path isn’t clear. I owe so much of who I am—and what I’ve dared to create—to her constant love and encouragement.

What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering has taught me things that success simply never could. When I lost my first husband and later my best friend, I was forced to sit with pain, uncertainty, and the kind of heartbreak you can’t plan for or fix. In those moments, I learned how resilient the human spirit really is—not just mine, but everyone’s. Suffering stripped away my assumptions about what life “should” look like and made me realize how precious, unpredictable, and interconnected everything is. Grief made me lose my “tolerance for the trivial.”

Unlike success, which often brings validation and a sense of accomplishment, suffering brought humility and empathy. It taught me to slow down, to listen more deeply—both to myself and to others. I discovered that real growth happens in the dark, when you’re willing to face the hard emotions instead of running from them. That’s where I found meaning, and it’s why I’m able to hold space for others in their grief now. Suffering taught me that love and loss are two sides of the same coin, and that healing is possible, even when life feels impossible.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies in the grief support and spiritual coaching industry is that there’s a “right” way or timeline to heal. People are often told that grief is something to move past or “get over,” as if it’s a problem to fix with a set formula. In reality, grief is deeply personal and nonlinear—healing looks different for everyone, and there’s no magic cure or quick fix.

Another myth is that spiritual connection or mediumship can replace the hard emotional work of grieving. While connecting with loved ones in spirit can offer comfort and validation, it doesn’t erase the pain or bypass the need to process and honor our emotions. True healing requires both: allowing space for grief and, when it feels right, finding ways to reconnect with meaning and love.

I think it’s important to be honest about the complexity of grief. There’s no shortcut, and anyone promising one isn’t honoring the real, messy, and transformative nature of loss and healing.

Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. If you laid down your name, role, and possessions—what would remain?
If I set aside my name, my role, and all my possessions, what would remain is the essence of who I am—my ability to connect deeply with others, both in this world and beyond. My mediumship abilities are a core part of me; they allow me to bring comfort and hope to those who are grieving, and that desire to help people through their hardest moments would never fade, no matter what I owned.

What would also remain is my love for my family. The relationships I have with my children and loved ones are at the heart of everything I do. My creativity, my compassion, and my commitment to supporting those who are suffering would still be there. Even without any titles or things, I would continue to reach out, listen, and offer whatever light I can to others who need it. That’s the truest part of myself.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.mysticgriefretreatsandcoaching.com
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