The death of one’s child is a grief like no other. As a bereaved parent, part of your very being has been cut off from you, and you must figure out how to live with that part of you missing. You will never be the same, but you can have hope that your life can still have meaning and purpose again, as you learn to live in a way that honors the life of your child instead of being stuck in the deep grief of his or her death. The Grieving Parents Sharing Hope podcast is an outreach of the nationa ...
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Grieving Fathers Podcast
I’m Kay Fontana, and have faced profound loss throughout my life, giving me a deep understanding of the pain it brings. My journey began with the loss of my brother to cancer when I was just nine, altering the dynamics of our family as my parents grappled with grief. Later, I experienced the anguish of losing my mother to Alzheimer’s and my father to cancer shortly after his diagnosis. The most heartbreaking of all was the death of my husband and soul mate of 40 years in January 2023 due to ...
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Through My Father’s Eyes Podcast: Healing Emotional Father Wounds, Redefining Your Purpose, Using Faith as Your Foundation to Grow
Marselle Cook-Morrison | Healing Father Wounds, Faith, Purpose & Identity
Welcome to Through My Father’s Eyes — a faith-filled podcast that helps women heal the deep wounds of father loss, abandonment, or emotional absence. Whether your father was never present, walked away, passed too soon, or simply didn’t show up emotionally, this space was created for you. We speak directly to the heart of the daughter who’s still silently aching, still questioning her worth, and still longing for identity. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck in that pain. Hosted ...
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What do we really talk about when we talk about death? Life’s Last Chapter opens the door to real, meaningful conversations with people who walk beside us through the final chapters of life—celebrants, palliative care workers, funeral directors, and more. Hosted by someone who unexpectedly found themselves inside the funeral industry, this podcast is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to live, grieve, say goodbye, and carry on. Whether you’re curious, grieving, planning ahead, or just ...
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Psychotherapist and Coach, Torie Wiksell, is no stranger to talking about challenging and dysfunctional family dynamics. In addition to specializing in working with the adult children of parents with borderline and narcissistic personality disorders as both a therapist and coach, Torie grew up with a mother who had an unmanaged personality disorder. Torie has spent a significant portion of her 12 year career as a therapist working with clients with personality disorders, their partners, and ...
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"Helping those in grief (and the advisors who support them) navigate financial matters."In 2008, at the peak of the recession, I lost my mother to cancer in August and my father to a broken heart in November. In 2010, my grandmother passed away after a stroke. Then a heart wrenching experience in 2012 of losing my oldest child.I became a financial planner in 2003 during the process of helping my parents in their declining health. In 2011, three years after my parents passed, I became a CERTI ...
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From a fourth-generation funeral home come the voices of youthful identical twins who fearlessly tackle a subject often considered taboo: Death. Following in his funeral director father's footsteps, Benny Capaul brings a modern perspective to the profession, while Dr. Nick Capaul, a psychologist, offers insights into helping people cope with loss. With a shared upbringing surrounded by the funeral profession, they’ve gained extensive experience and knowledge. Their distinct perspectives and ...
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An outreach of The Empty Chair Endeavor designed to support and equip grieving parents and siblings in rediscovering hope, purpose, and joy after unspeakable tragedy. Additionally, our mission involves educating the public about the life altering impact the death of a child has upon survivors, both parents and siblings, and equipping them to better support and minister to them. Join us as guests share their stories of heartbreaking loss and how God has shown up on their journeys to restore h ...
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I am a bereaved father, a bereaved son, a bereaved brother & a bereaved friend. Listening to other people's stories of how they cope with their death losses has almost always given me useful tools to use in my journey. The purpose of Heroes in Grief is the same. It is my sincere hope that hearing the remarkable things that grieving people have done to honor their loved ones, or maybe just to cope will encourage you as well. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
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Grieving Unapologetically: A Black Girl's Journey to Grieve Out Loud is a podcast that will captivate your heart, ignite your empathy, and inspire you to embrace the power of grieving out loud. Join us as we delve into the raw and unfiltered experiences of a Black woman's journey through grief. Our host, Kinyatta E. Gray, fearlessly shares her blogs, converted into podcast audio episodes, inviting you to witness the pain, resilience, and growth that comes from navigating loss in a world that ...
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Your Wife is Gone. You’re Still Dad. Now What? SoloDad is a podcast created for widowed fathers navigating the unthinkable—raising children while grieving the loss of a partner. Each episode dives into the raw, unfiltered reality of solo fatherhood, offering honest conversations, practical advice, and stories from dads who’ve been there. Whether you're searching for guidance, connection, or simply reassurance that you're not alone, SoloDad is here to help you rebuild your life, one day at a ...
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Join Sheri Lewis as she interviews Bluebell dancers past and present. Bluebell dancers are an elite cast of dancers, known for their statuesque presence, beauty and strong dance technique. Margaret Kelly, aka Miss Bluebell, created her group of iconic dances in the 1930’s for their first performance Follies Bergere. From there, she expanded her shows to the Lido de Paris and the Moulin Rouge. Through the decades Miss Bluebell Continued to offer incredible opportunities for dancers in Las Veg ...
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Grieving Voices is a podcast started by a lifelong griever for grievers. The mission of Grieving Voices is to change the conversation around grief, and how we address our own and that of others and give grievers a platform for sharing what grief has taught them. Through education and personal story, listeners will learn more effective ways to help themselves and others. The Grieving Voices podcast is part of The Unleashed Heart, LLC. Grief resources and additional support are available at ww ...
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Popular LDS Podcast "Latter-Day Lights" gives members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints the opportunity to share their stories of inspiration and hope to other members throughout the world. Stories that members share on Latter-Day Lights are very entertaining, and cover a wide range of topics, from tragedy, loss, and overcoming difficult challenges, to miracles, humor, and uplifting conversion experiences! If you have an inspirational story that you'd like to share, hosts Sc ...
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"Transform your grief into growth with Brian Smith, an empathetic life coach, certified grief educator, public speaker, and author who has walked the treacherous path of profound loss. Grief 2 Growth unravels the intricacies of life, death, and the spaces in between, offering listeners a new perspective on what it means to be 'Planted. Not Buried.' Join Brian and his compelling guests—bereaved parents, life coaches, mediums, healers, near death experiencers, and experts in various fields—as ...
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Rabbis Efrem Goldberg, Philip Moskowitz, and Josh Broide, from Boca Raton Synagogue, shmooze about contemporary issues. Every week features an unscripted and lively discussion, special guests, and a behind-the-scenes look at leading a large and dynamic Jewish community.
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Welcome to Men Do Talk podcast, a supportive space for fathers grieving the loss of a child or raising a child with a life-limiting condition or chronic illness. Our guests share coping mechanisms and offer a supportive community to help dads navigate these challenges. We aim to inspire & bring hope & humour to the conversations. Join us to find comfort in knowing you’re not alone. #griefjourney #mendotalk 💜
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I am an infertility survivor—the kind you never hope to become: childless. After enduring multiple rounds of IUI and IVF at some of the leading fertility centers, I was advised to discontinue treatment. When my fertility journey ended, I was offered no resources to help me navigate the reality of an unexpected childless life. I was left asking: So now what? In the years that followed, I tried to convince myself I’d be OK, but I wasn’t. I felt shattered, alone, and failed—not just by the proc ...
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Our podcast features 3 best friends and best men who are proud to be Christians, black, and married. Topics discussed on the show are marriage, fatherhood, racial issues, finances, careers, societal problems, politics, sports, education, movie reviews, spiritual growth, health, etc...We feature occasional guest experts. We discuss our topics from our perspectives as Christian black husbands and fathers.
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Do you feel hopeless struggling with trauma-related depression that isolates and beats you down? Does worthlessness and shame from past trauma sometimes cripple your ability to function? Do you desperately wish you could connect with God and other women to help you heal naturally but don’t know where to start? You are not alone, friend. Welcome to Heal Depression with God. I’m Beth, a certified life coach and daughter of the King, who has conquered cancer, overcome depression, and enjoys dan ...
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As a life purpose coach and a grief doula specializing in widows and widowers, I interview people who have suffered grief and have used that grief to bring about a positive change in themselves and/or the world around them. Occasionally, there will be interviews with someone who is still actively grieving and is willing to share their story as a sort of online session with me with the hope of helping others going through the same thing.
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Grief is the New Normal is the podcast that refuses to sugarcoat loss—because grief isn’t a problem to fix, it’s a reality to live with. Hosted by Dr. Heather Taylor, a licensed psychologist with over a decade of experience in grief and trauma, this show dives deep into the messy, nonlinear, and very real ways grief impacts our lives. Whether you’re navigating the death of your person, wrestling with the weight of an invisible loss, or trying to figure out who you even are after everything c ...
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The Silent Footprints | Stillbirth, Miscarriage, SIDS, Stigma, Baby Loss, Grief, SHINE for Autumn Act, Advocate, Legislation, Infant Loss, Pregnancy Loss, Maternity
Lisa Rowell
Have you lost a baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, or SIDS? Do you feel like no one understands the depth of your grief? Maybe you’re angry, bitter, depressed—or drowning in a sea of emotions that feel impossible to name, let alone explain. Perhaps you’ve heard well-meaning but hurtful comments or received advice that made you feel even more isolated. You might be wondering, Where is God in all of this? Or why our country hasn’t done more to prevent stillbirths and support grieving families. Y ...
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Welcome to Grace and Sunshine – a podcast where if you can find inspiration, encouragement, grace and sunshine! Join us as we explore the blending of faith, wellness, and positivity, offering practical scriptures and uplifting stories to brighten your day and nurture your soul. Whether you're seeking encouragement in your journey, insights for a balanced lifestyle, or simply a moment of peace amidst the chaos, Grace and Sunshine is your go-to source to find that warm fuzzy feeling. Tune in w ...
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I used to think that being a good dad was all about managing the chaos. Providing, being a good husband, feeding the dogs, volunteering at school, and making sure the homework gets done. And, if you can do all that in a nice suburban neighborhood, you're probably really doing well. I checked these boxes on most days and figured I was doing alright. Then, on Nov. 1, 2015, my daughter Galia said "Dad, my leg hurts." I thought it was nothing; it turns out it was something. Acute Myeloid Leukemi ...
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The Happy Pessimist Podcast shares interviews and views on marriage, parenting, careers, community and more, but you won't find boundless optimism here. Join Husband, Father, Coach, Consultant, Blogger & self-proclaimed pessimist Josh Long on his journey of embracing the ups and downs of life. (Formerly The Pessimistic Man Podcast) Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happypessimist/support
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Exploring the experience of loss and the lessons learned which in turn shape, define and guide the lives of my guests.
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Experiencing the profound loss of a spouse while navigating the intricate realm of "only-parenting" is a challenge unlike any other. Remember, though, you’re not journeying alone. Jenny Lisk, who stepped into solo parenting following the devastating loss of her husband to brain cancer, established the Widowed Parent Institute to shine a light, extend a hand, and share vital resources. The Widowed Parent Podcast embodies that commitment, providing a mix of hope, practical wisdom, and shared e ...
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Welcome to Rise 2 Realize Podcast, where we explore human psyche one question at a time. Each episode offers practical tools on how to break free from the matrix and achieve the most joyful and fulfilling life through authentic self-expressions. Hosted by Arda Ozdemir, Author of The Art of Becoming Unstuck and Emotional Mastery for Relationships Elizabeth Ouellette, Relationships Coach on Best Life Ever Coaching
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Cousins and life-long best friends Rachel and Megan Wilford do just about everything together… including blowing up their lives in their late-20s. Just one month away from her wedding day (the second wedding she planned to the same man, in fact), Rachel took a leap of faith and ended her 10-year relationship when she discovered her fiancé was a serial cheater who had been deceiving her for years. At the same time, Megan was quickly inching her way out of her seven-year marriage to a man she ...
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A podcast by Sportin' MS, a charity seeking to remove the stigma around Multiple Sclerosis, helping support the mental and emotional wellbeing of those with MS and their loved ones. On the Thrivin' through MS podcast, the charity's outgoing founder Antoinette Bunyan draws on her Caribbean roots & love for dancing to inject some energy, passion and candour into the topic of MS. She sits down with a range of guests, including those who have been diagnosed with MS as well as thought leaders in ...
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Currently on break. Will be back in 2023. Intentions for this podcast are to: 1) Look at triggering social and social justice situations with more ease, and maybe a little fun and humor; 2) Give more people–especially those who do not follow the pack or fit into society’s outdated expectations and system–peace and hope for happiness by imagining other possibilities of how we can all “fit in” in our own way without judgment; 3) To expand what our view of success, happiness, safety and love ca ...
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Dr. Nick and Benny react to the shocking new HBO Max series The Mortician. Benny breaks down the wild story and shares his thoughts on it from a funeral professional’s perspective. ***Spoiler Alert*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Childless After IVF: When the Path to Your Dreams Feels Impossible
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16:04If you have spent years going through fertility treatments like IVF, pouring everything into your dream of motherhood, and still found yourself without a child, you know how heavy it feels to imagine a future that could ever feel as meaningful. In this week’s episode, Lana shares a deeply personal story about standing on a piece of vacant land in M…
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13. The Invisible Father: Emotionally Unavailable
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9:13In this heart-hitting episode of Through My Father’s Eyes, we’re peeling back the quiet wound that often gets overlooked — the father who was physically present but emotionally unavailable. No yelling. No abuse. Just... silence. Disconnection. Emotional coldness. But the damage? It runs deep. We talk about how this type of father wound affects your…
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32-Distressed? When Your Soul Needs Care in the Storm of Suffering
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21:10Are you distressed and saddened with the images from the Texas floods? Maybe you know someone there who has experienced great loss. More than one hundred people have died, and more than 800 have been rescued. When you are suffering, your soul needs care and comfort. God can hold you, embracing you with peace in all the pain. If you need encourageme…
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Healing Through Taoism: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Grief with Sifu Boggie | EP 436
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1:07:49Send me a Text Message In this thought-provoking and heart-centered conversation, Brian D. Smith sits down with Sifu Boggie, a Taoist guide, healer, and lifelong student of energy medicine, to explore how ancient practices like Qigong, Taoist philosophy, and meditation can help us heal from grief, stress, and emotional pain. With over 40 years of e…
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49 | Jamie Strahl – Honoring Heidi: A Story of Loss, Intuition & Love (Part 2)
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36:33Send us a text In this powerful second part of a two-part series, I sit down with Jamie Strahl—a grieving mother turned passionate advocate—who shares the heartbreaking yet hope-filled story of her daughter, Heidi. What began as a routine delivery quickly turned into tragedy due to the negligence of a nurse and medical malpractice that forever chan…
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“I Will Praise Him in the Storm” (Hannah Sullivan) with Brad and Jill Sullivan, Hannah’s parents
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59:29On this episode, Brad and Jill Sullivan join me to talk about their sweet daughter Hannah, and their grief journey since losing her to a glioblastoma brain tumor in February 2009 after a year long battle. Hannah loved Jesus, and her faith in Him enabled her to not only endure this battle, but to live each day with purpose to honor Him even as she u…
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304: Getting Through the Grief of Child Loss, One Step at a Time (with Lisa Espinoza)
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42:12In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Laura welcomes Lisa Espinoza to share the deeply personal story of losing her 25-year-old son, Chandler, after he was struck by a car and spent 18 days in the ICU before passing away on January 1st. Lisa opens up about the unique challenges of grieving during the holiday season, the lessons she's learned from…
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Grieving the Life You Deserved: Healing From a Toxic Parent
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16:50In this episode, I talk about the complicated grief that surfaces once we begin setting boundaries and creating distance from toxic, narcissistic, or emotionally immature parents. I share what it looked like in my own life— the emotional toll of being a parentified child, and why our healing journey often involves mourning the milestones we missed …
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The Seeds You Sow: Trusting God for the Harvest
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4:35Start your week with encouragement as Shannon shares how faithfulness in the small things leads to a spiritual harvest. Based on Galatians 6:9, this episode reminds us that God sees what we sow—our prayers, kindness, and obedience—and He promises a harvest in His perfect time. Whether you’re tired or just waiting, this message will give you strengt…
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Cremation, Care, and Clarity – A Cemetery Perspective with Alex
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39:24We unpack common myths, explain how identities are safeguarded, and offer insight into why more families are choosing cremation today. Whether you're curious, planning ahead, or grieving a loss, this episode brings clarity, compassion, and calm to a topic many shy away fromBy kelliesleep
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Transforming a Secret Addiction into Radical Honesty: Heather & Cameron Berry's Story - Latter-Day Lights
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1:11:59When decades of lies and betrayal unravel overnight, can the atonement stitch a marriage back together? On today’s episode of Latter-day Lights, we meet Heather and Cameron Berry—a couple whose world collapsed the instant one accidental photo exposed Cameron’s hidden, 18-year pornography addiction. In a single breath, trust fell through, and a once…
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E51 - Liz Quinn - Writer - Podcast host (Healing Hearts podcast) - Grieving mom
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43:22Liz Quinn is a writer, podcast host, and grieving mom who shares her story to help others feel less alone in theirs. After losing her daughter Alivia, and later both of her parents, Liz turned to writing and creating community as a way to process her grief and honor their memory. She is the host of the Healing Hearts Podcast, and a co-author of Sto…
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Grief and the Elements: Earth, Water, Fire, and Air in Healing
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12:35Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics Earth [02:01] Water [03:35] Fire [05:13] Air [06:54] Which element resonates with you? [08:28] Closing blessing [10:56] Conclusion [11:21] Additional Resources https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/ https://purpose.healingourgrievinghearts.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kay.fontana…
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12. Beauty, Body, and Belonging: How Dad Shaped How I See Me
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9:58In this vulnerable episode of Through My Father’s Eyes, we unpack the powerful connection between a father's voice and a daughter’s self-image. From the mirror to the mind, from the body to belonging—so much of how we see ourselves started with how he saw us… or if he saw us at all. Did your father tell you that you were beautiful? Did he affirm yo…
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Send us a text Gratitude radiates throughout this season finale as we reflect on the unexpected journey that took a local grief and finances podcast to global impact. What began as a challenging undertaking has evolved into a meaningful platform connecting grieving individuals with resources and community they never knew existed. The transformative…
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Your Meaning as a Childless Woman After Infertility
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15:57Your Meaning as a Childless Woman After Infertility If you ever find yourself waking up on a Saturday, staring at a day that is completely yours and feeling more suffocated than free, this episode is for you. Maybe you spent years picturing weekends packed with soccer games, birthday parties, college visits, and noisy family trips. You imagined how…
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In this unforgettable episode of Through My Father’s Eyes, we speak directly to the woman who had no choice but to become everything she needed. She had to be strong when she wanted to be held. She had to lead when she wanted to be led. She had to build herself from scratch, because her father left her blueprint blank. This is the story of the daug…
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31-Searching for Natural Healing Solutions? Spice up Life and Health With These Five Seasonings
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17:12Have you ever wished you could discover natural ways to heal? And did you know that some options are as close as spices and herbs in your kitchen cupboard? When going through cancer treatments, I experienced the traditional route of chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. I greatly appreciated my doctor’s wisdom, for that is all I knew at the time. I …
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Turning Sudden Loss Into Sacred Storytelling | Diandra Ford-Wing | EP 435
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1:00:47Send me a Text Message 💔 About This Episode What do you do when grief crashes into your life without warning? In this intimate and emotionally raw conversation, host Brian Smith sits down with Diandra Ford-Wing, an African-American author and sales director who made the courageous decision to pause her life and fully sit with her grief after her mo…
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48 | Jamie Strahl – Honoring Heidi: A Story of Loss, Intuition & Love (Part 1)
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28:47Send us a text In this powerful first part of a two-part series, I sit down with Jamie Strahl—a grieving mother turned passionate advocate—who shares the heartbreaking yet hope-filled story of her daughter, Heidi. What began as a routine delivery quickly turned into tragedy due to the negligence of a nurse and medical malpractice that forever chang…
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Send us a text If you find this conversation encouraging or hopeful, we invite you to follow us on your favorite podcast platform so that each new episode will be sent to you automatically. Please rate/review us on Apple Podcasts if you appreciate our podcast. Your feedback matters because it can help us continually improve as well as help others d…
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303: A Different Kind of Freedom for Grieving Parents
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12:59As the United States celebrates Independence Day with fireworks and festivities, grieving parents often feel out of place bound by pain instead of celebrating freedom. In this gentle and honest episode, Laura speaks to the heart of what freedom can look like after the loss of a child. It's not about moving on but about slowly learning how to live a…
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You're Not Doomed: Escaping a Pattern of Dysfunctional Relationships
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16:39Big news! The Confident Boundaries App is officially live—now available for free on iPhone and Android. Inside, you’ll get instant access to a curated starter bundle of some of my favorite episodes and articles to support your healing from family dysfunction. In today’s episode, we’re digging into a question I hear often from adult children of narc…
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In this tender and personal Monday episode of Grace and Sunshine, Shannon shares about the recent loss of a dear friend and gently reminds us that it’s okay to grieve—and we don’t grieve without hope. With Scripture, reflection, and heartfelt prayer, this episode is a safe space for mourning hearts to find comfort, peace, and a reminder that in Chr…
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A Calling to Serve – Father Ed’s Journey to the Priesthood
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38:38Father Ed shares how faith, ritual, and presence can bring comfort at the end of life. With decades of experience, he reflects on grief, grace, and what it means to truly be there when it matters most.By Kellie Sleep
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Having Faith to Stay with Carter Ellis & Jon Coakley (Faith to Stay Part 5 of 5) - Latter-Day Lights
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59:41When trials get steep and hope runs thin, what keeps you hanging on to faith? This Sunday, our 5-part “Faith to Stay” miniseries reaches its finale with a candid round-table discussion on “Enduring to the End.” Latter-Day Lights hosts Scott Brandley and Alisha Coakley welcome viral missionary Carter Ellis, and faith-forged father Jon Coakley—to unp…
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E50 - Kimberly Koland - Mental Health advocate - GriefShare leader - widow from death by suicide
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1:01:35From Kim: I am a mother, teacher, speaker, writer and grief educator who tries to be a merchant of hope in this world as well as work hard as an advocate to draw awareness to grief, trauma, mental health and suicide prevention. Let's connect & collaborate! Kim on Substack: https://substack.com/@hopefullykimberly Kim on Instagram: https://www.instag…
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Finding Strength in Solitude: Embracing Alone Time
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11:12Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics My personal story after loss [01:27] Sacred gifts found in solitude [03:01] The fears in solitude [05:50] Simple practices to easy into the space [06:30] A moment to pause [07:20] Recap [08:40] Conclusion [09:49] Additional Resources https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/ https://healingourgrieving…
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Financial Questions with PreMed Student Sophia Donovan
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35:40Send us a text I was super excited for an inspiring chat with PreMed Student, Sophia Donovan. Sophia also happens to be my Goddaughter. We talk about things like.... What makes sense financially...traveling abroad or staying stateside for an internship or residency? What makes sense financially....attending an expensive top tier med school or a mod…
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10.“Left Behind: When Fathers Start Over and Forget Their First Family”
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8:12In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Through My Father’s Eye, we’re going there: What happens to a daughter’s heart when her father creates a whole new family and acts like she never existed? When she watches him show up for them—but not for her? When the birthday calls stop… the visits disappear… and she’s left wondering, Was I that easy to …
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This episode we hear from 6 former Bluebell dancers as they share about their books and the process. Eric Neilsen https://a.co/d/5S2FMYLDiane Christensen https://a.co/d/7GYCbqgElizabeth Phillips https://a.co/d/1eJNkShSylvia Disley https://a.co/d/2yHTACuEric Brown https://a.co/d/j977fl6Sheri Lewis https://a.co/d/gjJAEDX…
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Widows Mentoring Widows: The Super Survivor Journey
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25:05Send us a text Ever wondered what separates those who merely survive trauma from those who transform it into a force for change? Carolyn Moore, founder of Modern Widows Club, returns to the podcast to introduce us to the concept of the "super survivor" – individuals who don't just overcome personal tragedy but return to create support systems for o…
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In this soul-deep episode of Through My Father’s Eyes, we’re getting honest about what it means to grow into womanhood, purpose, and strength without a father’s guidance. No blueprint. No covering. No direction. Just trial and error, heartbreak and healing. If you’ve ever felt like you’re learning life the hard way, building yourself from scratch, …
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Infertile, Childless, and Taking Back Control
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14:43If you’re childless after infertility or IVF and wondering how to move forward in a life that looks nothing like what you imagined, this episode of The “So Now What?” Podcast is for you. You did everything you could to become a mother. You prayed, tried, hoped, and gave it your all. And now you're living in the aftermath of a dream that didn’t come…
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30-Distressed? Three Ways Praise Breaks Chains of Depression
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22:07Instead of cowering in fear as rockets exploded, believers chose to praise God as they hunkered down in a bomb shelter in their country. They sang, danced, drummed, as missiles streaked the air, destroying buildings around them. When stressful situations are pummeling you, what is your response? Praise is essential to keep our minds focused on God,…
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Conquering Shame: From Surviving to Thriving with Monica Gullotta | EP 434
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1:04:26Send me a Text Message 🧠 What if the voice in your head saying you're not enough… isn’t really yours? In this powerful and vulnerable episode of Grief 2 Growth, Brian D. Smith sits down with Monica Gullotta—educator, author, and shame recovery mentor—to unmask the silent, insidious force that shapes how we see ourselves: shame. Whether it stems fro…
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47 | Texas State Representative Mihaela Plesa | Everly’s Law: A New Standard for Grief, Compassion, and Change
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23:38Send us a text In this powerful episode, I sit down with Texas Representative Mihaela Plesa, the woman behind Everly’s Law (HB 37)—a groundbreaking bill that lays the foundation for improved prenatal bereavement care in Texas and, we hope, nationwide. This landmark legislation was inspired by a heartfelt conversation during her campaign—when a neig…
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Honoring His Son with David Corvi, Charlie’s Dad
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46:18On this episode, David Corvi and I explore the many facets of how grief after child loss affects men. The impact of such trauma is often overlooked or downplayed with dads, due, in large part, to cultural norms and unrealistic expectations of men in our society. While men and women grieve differently, men do indeed grieve, but the impact is not oft…
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302: Rediscovering Purpose After Child Loss (with Kim Harms)
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40:18In today's episode, Laura talks with Kim Harms, who has lost both a mom and a son to suicide and also found herself widowed. Even with all these losses, Kim has been able to learn how to live a life of meaning and purpose, and loves to encourage others that they can do the same. Dr. Kimberly Harms has been around the block in life. She has served a…
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Comfort, Care, and Compassion – A Conversation with Palliative Nurse Stacie Nawodycz
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41:54Stacie, a palliative care nurse, shares what it’s like to support people through their final days. With warmth and honesty, she talks about presence, small moments, and the quiet beauty in saying goodbye.By Kellie Sleep
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The Loneliness of Being the Cycle Breaker
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15:46If you’re breaking toxic cycles in a family marked by emotional immaturity, narcissism, or borderline traits, there’s something we don’t talk about enough: the profound loneliness that can come with healing. You’re not just setting boundaries—you’re stepping out of the role your family expected you to play. Maybe you were the peacekeeper, the fixer…
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Book of Mormon Discoveries near Nauvoo Illinois w/ John & Myron Brandley (Faith to Stay Part 4 of 5) - Latter-Day Lights
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1:02:04When you discover ancient artifacts and petroglyphs near Nauvoo Illinois that support the Book of Mormon, do you keep it to yourself or share it? Episode 4 of our 5-part miniseries “Faith to Stay” unearths several ancient artifacts & petroglyphs—a vivid chapter in Latter-Day Lights host & founder Scott Brandley’s new book on standing firm through s…
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E49 - Kristina Amelong - Author of 'What My Brother Knew'
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49:59Kristina Amelong’s powerful memoir, “What My Brother Knew” (She Writes Press, May 27, 2025) begins with a chilling prophecy — her brother Jay's precise prediction of his own tragic death — and unfolds into a profound exploration of grief, healing, self-discovery and spiritual awakening. As a boy, Jay Amelong predicted the accident that caused his d…
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The Role of Therapy and Counseling in Healing
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12:25Introduction Topic Introduction [01:01] Main Topics The difference between therapy, grief coaching, and spiritual support Our responses to grief The role of the therapist The role of the grief coach The role of the spiritual guide Choosing the right kind of support Recap Conclusion Additional Resources https://healingourgrievinghearts.com/ https://…
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In this powerful episode of Through My Father’s Eye, we explore the deep connection between father wounds, the desire for masculine approval, and the aching void left in a woman’s soul when that approval is missing. If you've ever chased attention, affection, or affirmation from men—hoping to feel wanted, worthy, or seen—this conversation is for yo…
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Send us a text What happens when two financial planners who've experienced profound personal loss meet? They forge a friendship that transforms both their personal healing journeys and professional approaches to helping others through grief. In this vulnerable and insightful conversation, host Chris Dale welcomes fellow financial planner Daniel Kop…
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