Episode 307: Johnny, Reggie, & Miah’s Mom

Since becoming a bereaved parent, several phrases have irritated me. One of the most bothersome things people say to me is, ‘You are so strong. I could never do what you do.’ I feel like that suggests they don’t think they need to help me—that I can...

Episode 305: Heston’s Dad

When today’s guest, Andy, lost his 18-year-old son, Heston, to suicide, he had a lot of time to reflect on life and finding one’s purpose. Early in Andy’s grief journey, he saw a visual that truly resonated with him. The image was of a framed picture...

Episode 304: Stu’s Mom

Today’s guest, Jackie, says that her guiding purpose is based on a quote that she has written down and keeps close by. David Viscott wrote, “The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The work of life is to develop it. And the meaning of life is to give...

Episode 302: Emily & Mahaley (Saachi’s Mom)

Storytelling. It’s my very favorite thing about doing the podcast each week. When I meet each guest, I am privileged to help people share their child’s story with people around the world. I have come to learn over the past 300-plus episodes that this...

Episode 301: Samuel’s Mom

There is one question that this week’s guest, Nicole (www.nicolebgebhardt.com), asks each client when she first starts seeing them as a life coach.   What are three things you love about yourself?  How did you answer this question? Was it difficult? Did you even...