Episode 114: Grieving Through the Holidays

It is heard both in song and in general conversation that this is ‘the most wonderful time of the year.’ For those of us who are grieving, however, nothing can be further from the truth. We often approach this holiday season with feelings of dread, rather...

Episode 113: Stevie’s Mom

Eight months ago, today’s guest, Erin, got an unthinkable call while she and her husband had gone away for a weekend getaway – their previously healthy 14 month old daughter hadn’t woken up that morning. She remembers the day vividly, the thoughts,...

Episode 112: Alexis’s Mom

I can honestly say that I enjoy talking to every single guest I have on the podcast. Every story is unique and special, and I always learn something, whether big or small. Many of my guests are inspiring and make me feel just a little bit better about this world. A...

Episode 111: Davids’s Mom

When Liene’s only child, Davids was killed at the age of 7, she didn’t know how she and her husband would survive it. Davids was their only child – their joy, full of life and energy. Suddenly, while riding his bike at the park, that life came to an...

Episode 110: Luc’s Mom

Like many young boys, Luc loved sports. He loved playing soccer and baseball and like every good Canadian boy, Luc loved hockey. His mom, Lianne, says that she thinks what he really loved was being part of a team. He didn’t enjoy having the spotlight himself,...

Episode 109: Aviva’s Dad

Today’s guest, Hans, says he ‘prides himself on being a father first and foremost, cherishing every moment of his fatherhood journey.’ Before bed each night, his children beg for their dad to make up another silly story to tell them. The stories are...