Episode 308: Finding Respite

Livestreams with Gwen are back! This week’s livestream topic was to be about the fact that we are living in two worlds – longing to live in the past while dealing with our messy lives in the present. I talk about my struggles of missing Andy while trying...

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 306: Lueza’s Mom

Today’s guest, Jody, worked as an actor on Broadway for a year, but nothing had ever prepared her for the role she was required to play after the birth of her firstborn daughter, Lueza. After a completely unremarkable pregnancy, Jody suffered severe...

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 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...