Gifts in Strange Wrapping Paper

What if your most painful experiences hold the key to your greatest transformation? Kelly Getz shares her powerful journey of healing after the stillbirth of their second son, revealing how she discovered gratitude in the midst of overwhelming grief and anger. When Kelly made the conscious decision to "heal with grace and gratitude" after leaving the hospital, she had no idea what that w...

Have you ever jumped to conclusions about someone's silence, a puzzling text message, or an ambiguous tone of voice? That lightning-fast assumption process might feel protective, but it's likely pulling you further from truth and connection. This powerful exploration of human perception reveals how our brains constantly fill gaps in information, usually with stories based on fear or past...

Sensitivity isn't a weakness but a superpower when we understand how to harness its potential and navigate different energy frequencies around us. Today we explore the transformative nature of embracing our sensitivity instead of trying to suppress it. • Different ways people experience energy - some through physical sensations (kinesthetic/empathic) • How to recognize when you're pickin...

In this powerful episode, Kelly explores the patterns and behaviors that often hold us back, such as overworking, people-pleasing, and neglecting self-care. Sharing her personal journey and insights drawn from the Five Rhythms (Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal), Kelly reveals how understanding these cycles can transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Discover how to break free from d...

Kelly delves into the universal experience of entering situations with unrealistic expectations. She shares a personal story about planning a spring break trip, hoping to break her pattern of overworking and reconnect. Kelly explores the challenges of: Dealing with unspoken expectations in relationships Communicating across generational gaps Recognizing and addressing our own emotional needs Throu...

This week, Kelly explores the decisive moment when life triggers us — and how we can choose to respond with love instead of fear. Sharing personal stories, including an unexpected encounter with a coyote, Kelly discusses the critical importance of self-awareness, emotional healing, and nervous system regulation in today’s reactive world. Listeners will learn how to recognize when they’ve slipped i...

In this powerful, heart-led episode, Kelly reflects from a quiet walk in a forest preserve—a space that becomes a metaphor for how clearing out what no longer serves us allows light and life to return. She weaves in her personal journey of growth, healing, and the tools she's collected over 25 years of navigating deep pain, loss, and transformation. This episode is both a love letter to anyon...

This week Kelly explores the emotional journey of planning a family trip to Germany and Paris—an adventure sparked by her son’s acceptance into a work-study program abroad. What began as an exciting opportunity quickly spiraled into stress as Kelly tried to plan the trip solo, while balancing a demanding work project. Through her story, Kelly reveals the powerful lesson that sometimes, the biggest...

Kelly dives deep into the transformative difference between pushing toward goals and being pulled by them. Sharing her personal story of grief, healing, and hope after the stillbirth of her son Montana, she explores how having a clear vision and emotional “why” became her anchor and fuel. Rather than forcing herself to move forward, Kelly was pulled by a deep conviction to heal with grace and to w...

In this episode, Kelly Goetz explores the powerful shift from believing something intellectually to knowing it through personal experience. She shares a life-changing moment of intuitive connection during a time of emotional pain, and how that experience deepened her trust in her inner guidance. Kelly discusses how intuition often shows up as subtle nudges, physical sensations, or repeated thought...

  Kelly explores the transformative journey of finding and owning one’s voice. She reflects on her struggles growing up as a middle child in a loving yet hardworking family, where she often felt loved but not truly understood. Like many women, Kelly fell into people-pleasing patterns, struggling to speak up, and feeling unheard despite her efforts. Through personal anecdotes, she shares how her be...

In this deeply personal and reflective episode of A Gift in Strange Wrapping Paper , Kelly Goetz opens up about facing unexpected challenges and the emotional turmoil that comes with them. She shares her current struggles, including her husband's recent job loss, and how it has reignited old patterns of stress and overwork. Kelly recounts her past experiences with financial uncertainty and ho...

Kelly explores the power of embracing all emotions—even the ones we resist. She shares a transformative moment in her healing journey, discovering gratitude for anger and grief as signs of life and growth. Through personal stories and holistic insights, she reveals how expanding our capacity to feel discomfort also expands our ability to experience joy, love, and hope. Tune in for profound wisdom...

In this episode, Kelly explores the complex emotions surrounding grief and loss, offering a heartfelt and reflective discussion on navigating difficult times. Whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a job, or a significant relationship, grief manifests in various ways, and each individual’s healing process is unique. Key Takeaways: Recognizing Grief in All Forms – Any form of loss, whether expected...

In this episode, Kelly explores the profound concept of intuition and how it manifests in various ways and is an integral part of who we are. The episode is particularly significant as Kelly reflects on her daughter’s 17th golden birthday and the importance of listening to the subtle nudges of intuition.  These nudges ensured that Kelly knew that even after the devastating loss of her son, even wh...

Welcome to the long-awaited first episode of Kelly’s podcast! In this deeply personal and heartfelt conversation, Kelly sets the stage for what’s to come—sharing her story, her journey, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She takes us back to 2007, a pivotal moment in her life, when she and her husband faced the unimaginable loss of their second son. Through grief, healing, and self-disco...