Episode 194: Ryan’s Parents

After Greg and Cathy’s adult son died unexpectedly by suicide, every part of their lives was impacted by the grief. Day-to-day tasks seemed almost impossible. They were now looking at the world through the lens of grief. Cathy says that some days she would drive...

Episode 191: Baby Jessica’s Mom

Since starting the podcast, I have often discussed how the mind and body are closely intertwined and how during our grief, one affects the other. Grief doesn’t just make us sad. It impacts every aspect of our lives including our bodies. Just a few weeks ago,...

Episode 189: Andrew’s Mom

When listening to the story of Donna’s son, Andrew, I was immediately struck with how his life was touched by God. That is not to say Andrew didn’t encounter difficulties. In fact, quite the opposite is true. God seemed to shut door after door in his face,...

Episode 188: Ask Me Anything

Today’s episode is the long-awaited Ask Me Anything episode. Virtually all of the submitted questions were for my husband. Perhaps this should not be surprising. I am pretty much an open book on the podcast and am very open with my emotions. Dads can very much...

Episode 176: Xavier & Aidan’s Mom

Shortly after Michelle and I finished recording today’s interview, Michelle wrote back to me saying that she didn’t feel like she shared much hope. She had wanted to be inspirational to other bereaved parents when sharing her grief journey after losing her two sons...