Episode 340: Thankful In, Not For – Mikael’s Mom

There are moments in grief when words land in ways they never have before. For Leanne, one of those moments came in church as she read the words,“Give thanks in all circumstances.” And something in her resisted. Not because she didn’t have faith.Not because she didn’t...

Episode 338: Scars & Seasons – Keyan’s Mom

After six and a half years and 333 episodes, I took a month to step back. Not because I don’t love this work.Not because it isn’t meaningful.But because sometimes even sacred work calls for a pause — a chance to breathe, to be present with my family, and to tend to my...

Espisode 335: What Shapes Our Grief – Gwen

Grief is often talked about as if it follows a universal path. As if there is a right way to grieve, a right pace, a right timeline.In this second episode of a four-part educational series, grief educator Gwen Kapcia (grief-guide.com) continues her thoughtful teaching...