Heart First: A Grateful Moment and What’s Ahead 🍀🦋

Dear Friends,

Feeling especially grateful these days.

I recently had the honor of stepping into the studio to record the audiobook for Reimagining Grief. Speaking these words out loud was more emotional than I expected. This book was born from some of the hardest chapters of my life, and sharing the story in my own voice feels deeply meaningful. My hope is that it helps others imagine a new path through grief — one that allows space for healing, strength, and even joy again.

I’m also incredibly grateful for the beautiful endorsement from my dear friend Norah O’Donnell. Watching her on her own book tour for We the Women has been inspiring — a reminder of the power of telling stories that lift others up.

Her words mean the world to me:

“Reimagining Grief is the book so many of us have needed and never had — a hopeful, tender guide through unimaginable loss. My dear friend Kate Doerge honors her daughter and her grief with a powerful reminder: it’s not your lifespan that matters, it’s your wingspan.”

- Norah O’Donnell, CBS News

I’m also filled with gratitude for our friends at Veronica Beard, who are once again supporting Penny’s Flight Foundation through their in-store shopping events this spring. These gatherings will take place across the U.S., London, and Canada throughout April and May, and we are so thankful to the incredible co-hosts helping bring these events to life and build support for our mission. For more information on dates for the coming VB events in your city, please follow @pennysflight on Instagram or reach out to us [email protected]

And a quick note on something many of you have been asking about — my rebounder. It has become one of my favorite ways to move each morning. I’ve been sharing some of my quick workouts because they truly bring me so much joy and energy to start the day. If you’re interested in trying one, you can find it here:

They’ve also offered a special discount for friends with code: LAGOMETHOD

As the days grow longer and warmer, I hope many of you are enjoying this shift toward spring. And for those on spring break, I hope you’re soaking up meaningful family time and a little sunshine.

A reminder I try to live by:

It’s not your lifespan that matters — it’s your wingspan.

With gratitude,

Kate 🦋