In this weeks episode, Kat discusses the topic of early death in the context of Family Constellation Therapy (FCT). She also shares her personal health journey and the discovery of her own gut issues in the beginning of the episode. Kat explains the spiritual element of death and recommends a book for those uncomfortable with the idea. She introduces the concept of early death in FCT and its impact on the family system. Kat emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and honoring the role of those who died early. She explores the idea of loss and grief as unexpressed love and the need to process emotions to heal. Kat also discusses the significance of order and hierarchy in the family system and the creation of black holes or potholes when someone dies early. She explains how early deaths can show up in FCT sessions and the enmeshment of different family systems due to external impacts. Kat highlights the importance of energetic boundaries and the role of FCT in healing early deaths. In this conversation, Kat shares her personal story of her uncle's early death and the trauma associated with it. She provides several ways to honor and connect with deceased loved ones, including prayer, meditation, lighting candles or incense, creating an ancestral altar, and talking to them. The benefits of healing early deaths include resolution, peace, and the ability to move forward in life. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Introduction and Personal Update 09:28 Understanding the Impact of Early Death on Family Systems 27:15 The Creation of Black Holes in Family Systems 38:38 Kat's Personal Story With Early Death 53:25 Honoring Deceased Family Members 01:04:15 Benefits of Healing Early Deaths LINKS: The Oregonian Live Article *mistakenly cited as The Onion in the article Journey Of Souls - Michael Newton, PhD TEDTalk on Epigenetics Tik Tok Peek Into The Afterlife