Camille Ellis Life Coach

02/02/2026

01/31/2026

My fire was fueled with these cutes yesterday ♥️ Grand twins are so fun!

01/29/2026

01/26/2026

When someone is moving through grief or trauma, it’s common for past versions of themselves to surface—along with guilt, shame, or regret.

Thoughts like:
“I should have known.”
“I should have done more.”
“I shouldn’t feel this way.”

Often, those memories get pushed away because the pain feels unbearable. That’s the brain trying to protect—but without guidance, it turns on us.

An unmanaged brain is like a frightened toddler holding a knife.
Not bad. Just unsafe without support.

One of the gentlest truths I share with clients in grief is this:

You are not broken.
You are not wrong.
You are still whole.

At first, there’s resistance. When you’re grieving, self-compassion can feel undeserved—or even impossible.

Here’s what I know:
This experience is not a failure of who you are. It is part of being human. Every emotion you feel makes sense in the context of what you’ve lived through.

Healing doesn’t mean “getting over it.”
It means learning how to stay present with yourself—without adding judgment to pain.

When I catch my own thoughts becoming harsh, I soften them. I don’t erase the story—I tell it with more care.

That alone creates space to breathe.

What would it feel like to stop judging how you’re grieving—even just for today?

If you’re navigating grief or trauma and want support learning how to be with your thoughts instead of fighting them, this is the work I do.
DM me SUPPORT and let’s talk.

01/19/2026

Override the Urge

You set goals because you want to grow.
Then your brain offers urges to stop you.

This is normal.

Urges sound like:
“You’re tired.”
“Do it tomorrow.”
“You deserve a break.”

The goal isn’t to eliminate urges.
The goal is to override them.

When an urge shows up, notice it—don’t obey it.
Take the action you already decided on.

Thinking about whether to act uses the same energy as acting.
So save your energy and move.

Each time you override an urge, it weakens.
Each time you take action, you get stronger.

This is mindfulness.
This is self-leadership.

Decide.
Act.
Notice your results.

If you don’t like them, start again—without judgment.

If you want help with this work, let’s do some coaching.

— Camille

01/07/2026

Hi, I’m Camille.
I’m a grieving mom, a mom to many, a grief expert, and a Certified Life Coach.

After my son, Wes, died by su***de, I searched online for support—but everything I found felt heavy, depressing, or focused only on surviving. 😔
What I wanted were skills. Tools. A way to live again, not just endure.

I was only 45, with other young adult children still needing me. Therapy helped me get back to functioning, but quietly I feared my best days were behind me. I wondered if I’d ever truly smile again—for myself or for my family.

Nearly all of my dreams and plans for the future felt lost.
If you’ve experienced deep loss, I know you understand that feeling.

Since then, I’ve studied and lived multiple forms of grief, Post-Traumatic Growth, and cognitive behavioral coaching tools. Today, I help others create lives that feel meaningful, connected, and even joyful again.

One thing I care deeply about:
There’s a difference between accepting what is and resigning ourselves to a life we don’t want. And that difference changes everything.

I live in Santa Cruz, CA with my rescue dog Bodhi, love beach walks, morning coffee, my four young grandchildren, gardening, healthy cooking, and a good glass of wine. I’m a natural solution finder and I believe there is more life ahead—even after unimaginable loss.

That’s a little about me.
Now I’d love to hear about you.

👇 If you feel comfortable, introduce yourself in the comments. I’m so glad you’re here. 🥰
***delosssupport

12/25/2025

Wishing everyone peace, joy and love on this day and every day!

12/17/2025

11/19/2025

Letting go and free yourself from what you can’t control.

This is what you can control. Ask me anything and find your explanation.

10/31/2025

Our bodies hold stories — the laughter, the loss, and the quiet moments in between.
When we pause and listen, healing begins. 🌿

Deep cellular healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken — it’s about allowing the body to remember its natural rhythm of peace and balance.

Take a deep breath.
You’re already on your way home to yourself. 🤍

10/24/2025

Let’s Talk About Death

Most people avoid talking about death because it feels unknown and frightening. But when we face it with openness, it becomes less terrifying and more like a beautiful piece of music — filled with both sorrow and peace.

Life gives us struggle and joy, tears and laughter. We can’t control what happens, but we can choose how we experience it — even at the end. Grief is born from love, and within that love, there’s beauty.

Every life, no matter how long or short, has purpose. Death isn’t the opposite of life — it’s part of it. When we allow ourselves to feel and understand that truth, we find compassion, peace, and connection.

✨ With love,
Camille

10/17/2025

Pure Joy 🤩 Pure Love ❤️ Totally Grateful 🥰