Best Michelle Heaton Podcasts (2025)

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Pain is temporary and necessary - What I learned through the lens of loss 32:51

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Send us a text After the loss of two children through miscarriage and stillbirth, Bridgett’s hopes were shattered. When a divorce, the death of a family member and other losses followed, she became depressed and began to experience health issues because of her deep grief. Join me as I talk with Bridgett Dunbar, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapis…

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Let's Talk About Friendship Breakups 25:32

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Send us a text Have you experienced the painful loss of a friendship breakup? Maybe it was due to a disagreement over a position you hold firmly to. Perhaps it was related to the way you parent your children, your political views, your lifestyle choices, or your religious beliefs. Whatever the cause, friendship breakups are hard. Join me as I chat …

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Why Does God Allow Suffering? 33:02

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Send us a text What happens when your deepest faith is tested by unimaginable suffering? In this episode, I talk with David Libby, who explains how he and his family contracted Lyme disease. He shares the emotional and physical toll of watching his wife and daughters endure excruciating pain, while he himself became their primary caregiver despite …

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Cancer, Infidelity and Divorce - How I survived breast cancer and betrayal 28:57

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Send us a text Laura endured the adversity trifecta- cancer, infidelity, and divorce. Listen in as she opens up about her bi-lateral breast cancer diagnosis, ravaging chemotherapy, congestive heart failure, a heart transplant, and coping with infidelity and divorce after 27 years of marriage. Through it all, she not only regained her strength and r…

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How to survive the empty nest 27:22

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Send us a text How are you going to feel when your child leaves for college? Have you given it any thought in advance and how prepared are you to face an empty nest? In this episode I talk with Stacy Kaye, an award-winning journalist and source of encouragement for those facing the silence of an empty nest. Listen in and be inspired as we explore t…

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Coping with the loss of a pet 34:50

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Send us a text The loss of a dog, a cat, a horse, a bird, any pet can cause us to experience grief. The animals we share our homes and lives with are part of our families and when they are no longer there it can create a significant and painful void. Listen in as I interview Rachel Shirley, a compelling author and certified coach committed to guidi…

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Stillborn - Carrying a baby to term with a fatal diagnosis 33:14

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Send us a text When Katherine and her husband learned of their baby’s fatal fetal diagnosis, they knew they had some hard decisions to make. Since their child had no kidneys he would most likely die in utero or shortly after birth, so doctors recommended termination of the pregnancy. Listen in as Katherine shares her story about carrying a baby she…

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Grief before loss - How my dad's dementia took him from us slowly 34:55

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Send us a text When doctors diagnosed her father with mild cognitive disorder, a form of dementia that would likely progress to Alzheimer’s, Joycelyn was in denial. It was difficult to watch the decline of her superhero dad and she began to grieve the loss of the man he once was. Her personal story will resonate with anyone who has walked alongside…

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Learning to see myself through His eyes 36:26

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Send us a text Born with a severe cleft palate, Sue faced ridicule and harassment on daily basis due to the way she looked. In addition to having to endure multiple surgeries and physical pain, she would also be traumatized by her parent's divorce and an abusive encounter in college that resulted in rape. Today, Sue Corl is an international women’s…

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Going no contact with a parent - my journey from loss to restoration 26:31

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Send us a text At the age of 13, Katherine made the choice to exclude her father from her life. By going no contact with him, she hoped to rid herself of his toxic behavior and safeguard her own mental health. Listen in to our conversation as Katherine shares about her emotional journey of stepping away from her father for 13 years and the impact i…

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Finding joy after the loss of a spouse 42:57

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Send us a text While away from home on a business trip, Anne-Marie was informed that her husband suffered a brain aneurysm and died in their bedroom. Nothing could have prepared her for the pain and grief she was about to experience and no one seemed equipped to come alongside her emotionally. Listen in to this inspirational story of how one widow …

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Autism, Cancer and Death – How to see life’s challenges in a new way 41:13

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Send us a text Raising twin daughters with severe intellectual disabilities and autism, working full time and becoming an advocate for people with disabilities would keep Clay busy and challenged over the years. But when his wife was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, he began to wonder why his family had been singled out for so much adversity in this …

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Transformed by the waves of grief - One widow's story of hope 44:31

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Send us a text When a social media post informed her about a fatal shark attack at the very time and place her husband was surfing that day, Katie instinctively knew her worst fear had been realized. Now widowed at the age of 27, her life had been shattered into a million pieces launching her into the unknown, unwanted journey of grief. Listen in a…

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Losing my parents, processing my grief, and examining my faith 39:43

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Send us a text Ten years after losing her mom to cancer, Ceci was still healing but feeling stronger, restored and more grounded. Then the news came that her father was ill and ultimately died in the hospital during the pandemic. By age 30, she had lost both parents and was struggling with PTSD, suicidal ideation and a variety of somatic issues ste…

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Compassion in the Curriculum: How one teacher is using her story to help at-risk students 44:20

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Send us a text Growing up in an alcoholic and abusive home made every day difficult for Suzy. She endured painful emotional and physical abuse and failed to receive the nurturing and parental guidance that is so critical to a child’s healthy development. But even after being raped at a very young age, and living in a home devoid of love, Suzy’s gre…

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When Joy and Sorrow Collide: One Man's Perspective 28:06

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Send us a text Following two miscarriages, Darrell and his wife were thrilled to learn that they would finally become parents. As they arrived at the hospital prepared to experience their greatest joy, they also received devasting news that would trigger a mix of emotions they were completely unprepared for. Listen in on my conversation with Darrel…

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How my daughter's death created a legacy of life 38:01

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Send us a text During a family vacation in Colorado, Tara's 13-year-old daughter Taylor died suddenly when she struck a tree while skiing. Still in shock, Tara and her husband were asked a question no parents ever think they will hear: "Would you be willing to donate Taylor's organs?" In our conversation, Tara opens up about the difficult journey o…

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Suddenly Widowed with Children 27:52

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Send us a text When her husband passed away suddenly, Debbie was widowed without warning at the age of 35 with 4 young boys. In our discussion, she weaves through the terror of losing Aaron, the heartbreak of explaining the tragedy to her four young boys, and the struggle to keep her faith amidst the darkest storm she'd ever faced. Debbie's story i…

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Moving forward after the death of a child 30:42

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Send us a text Just before Thanksgiving in 2020, in the midst of a global pandemic, a loving wife and mother of three would discover that her 17-year-old daughter had taken her own life. In an incredibly touching conversation with author K. L .Gilchrist, we walk through her journey of sudden bereavement. Gilchrist paints a poignant picture of the i…

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Transforming Mental Health Through Text Messages: Johnny Crowder's Journey to Cope Notes 32:47

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Send us a text What if I told you that you could transform your mental health through the power of daily text messages? Join me for a powerful conversation with my guest, Johnny Crowder, a suicide and abuse survivor who has turned his pain into purpose by creating Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that's now supporting users in nearly…

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How to cope with multiple losses in life 30:50

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Send us a text While in the hospital giving birth to her son, Veronica received the news that her sister had just passed away. Listen in to hear the story of how this woman of faith chose to react to her circumstances and how she turned her misery into a ministry that is helping others overcome adversity and loss. #miscarriage #multiplelosses #fait…

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The Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Impact of Grief 31:11

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Send us a text Following the death of her dear friend, Marnie was surprised at the impact her grief would have on her physical health. Later, her father's sudden death also hit her hard emotionally and physically, but it didn't take her long to realize the spiritual 9-1-1 call she needed to make that she still relies on to this day. Listen in as Ma…

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Parent of an addicted child shares the lessons he learned 37:39

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Send us a text When Darryl first learned that his son Chase had a drug habit, he panicked. He didn't know how to respond to his son's behavioral changes, so he turned to an intervention team. Chase was admitted to a treatment facility, seemed to be doing better, but eventually relapsed. Listen in as Darryl openly shares the parenting mistakes he ma…

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What I learned after losing my son 12:46

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Send us a text On the 10 year anniversary of my son Sean's passing, I share the lessons I learned from the most devastating experience of my life. #lossofmyson #lessonsinloss #gratitudeBy Michelle Heaton

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What I learned about control and surrender after the loss of my son 38:04

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Send us a text At the age of 18, Beth's son Mitchell passed away from an undiagnosed illness. For the last five years of his life, she did everything in her power to help him return to health, only to realize it was out of her control. Listen in as Beth shares the incredible lessons she learned about coming to a point of complete surrender and disc…

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Sometimes I Cry in the Shower - A Father's Grief Journey 35:46

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Send us a text Following the death of his 16-year-old son and only child, Ron did everything he could to avoid facing the reality of his loss. Then one day, he was hit by a wave of emotions that he allowed himself to feel and as a result, the healing process began. Listen in as Ron shares how he used his experience to write seven books, including t…

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Engineer to Empath - How my wife's death transformed me 32:23

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Send us a text Working as an engineer at Hewlett Packard for many years, John was valued and compensated for his left brain skills. When his wife Pam died at 62, he experienced emotions he had never felt before and began to embrace empathy and compassion for other hurting people. Listen in as John explains his right brain awakening and other valuab…

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Mother of a disabled child honors his life through advocacy 44:11

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Send us a text When her disabled son passed away at the age of 18, Juli knew she had to use her experience to help other people. She started a blog to share the lessons she learned and also to connect with other parents that have been through what she calls Life Unexpected. Listen in as Juli shares the challenges, joys and deep insights she realize…

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Losing my daughter and gaining an eternal perspective 28:46

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Send us a text When her daughter passed away suddenly from a pulmonary embolism, Carole knew everything would change in her life from that day forward. Listen in as this bereaved mom shares her story of deep grief, physical adversity and emotional pain that ultimately brought her to a place of new faith and a hunger for God like never before. https…

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Death of a child disrupts life's natural order 40:53

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Send us a text When a tragic plane crash took the life of his 17-year-old son, Clint gathered his family and charted a course for how they would grieve. Listen in as a bereaved dad shares his emotions, insight and lessons learned about how to cope when the natural order of life is disrupted with the death of a child. https://www.bigboldbrave.us/boo…

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Suddenly Disabled - Now What? 31:14

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Send us a text When a fall down the stairs resulted in disability, chronic pain and emotional hardship, Darci realized her life would never be the same. Listen in to this inspirational story about a woman who realized her purpose through adversity and discovered gifts in her suffering. https://www.darcijsteiner.com/ #suddendisability #CRPS #beautyb…

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Living with intention after losing my sister 34:18

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Send us a text When her sister died suddenly, Nesreen's life was changed in every possible way. During her grief process, she discovered a new sense of clarity about how she wanted to live her life and sought out a "coach" to assist her in her journey. Listen in as Nesreen shares how the experience led her to a new purpose and mission to help other…

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Finding Beauty in the Pain - Life after the Death of my Daughter 36:22

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Send us a text When her 17-year old daughter died suddenly in a tragic off-roading accident at Pismo Beach, Kim's life was forever changed. In this intimate conversation Kim shares the depth of emotion associated with early loss and the difficult steps that bereaved parents must take on their road to healing. https://wildvictoriousheart.com/ #child…

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Rebuilding your life after childhood trauma 33:11

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Send us a text At the age of four, Lauren was sexually abused yet repressed her memories for most of her young life. An encounter in her teenage years, triggered the horrific memories and initiated her struggle with fear, shame, guilt and deep sorrow. Listen in as Lauren shares her journey of recovery that would lead her to become an author and spe…

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Losing my son and finding hope 29:37

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Send us a text Devastated by the news of her son's murder, Hope sought answers and support from others at a GriefShare meeting. Her emotional journey led her to a place of faith and forgiveness and ultimately to finding purpose in her pain. https://www.grief2hopesupport.com/By Michelle Heaton

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Overcoming adversity and loss through faith, gratitude and positivity 30:19

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Send us a text When a flesh-eating bacterial infection resulted in a coma and the amputations of both hands and both feet, Wendy woke up to an entirely new reality. With the support of a loving family and a strong faith in God, she was determined to help other people realize the purpose in their pain. Listen in and be inspired by Wendy's incredible…

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Surviving and thriving after a cancer diagnosis 27:20

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Send us a text Only four months after her breast cancer diagnosis, Kim learned that her husband had pancreatic cancer. Listen and be inspired by Kim Sorrelle - a popular speaker and author who has an incredible story of overcoming adversity and loss you won't want to miss! #breastcancersurvivor #kimsorrelle #lessonsinloss To learn more about Kim an…

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Healing from the scars of childhood trauma 20:32

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Send us a text Witnessing domestic violence as a child had a deep and profound impact on John’s life. In his later years, he would experience multiple losses including divorce, the loss of a business, and the death of loved ones. Listen in as John shares his experiences and how he was finally set free from the anger, resentment and bitterness that …

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When your adult child makes poor decisions 27:13

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Send us a text When Robert turned down a full-ride scholarship to a major university, his parents began to worry about his future. His subsequent life choices gave them even more concern. Many parents find themselves in the uncomfortable position of having to watch their kids make poor decisions and feeling helpless to do anything about it. Listen …

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It started with my brother's overdose 34:17

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Send us a text When his brother died of a drug overdose, Scott LaPierre was depressed and confused. He accepted an invitation to church with his coworkers where he experienced genuine compassion and love that would leave him wanting more. Join me for an authentic conversation with a teacher turned pastor who will now encourage you with his knowledg…

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"Killing Fields" survivor shares her story 23:18

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Send us a text As a survivor of the mass genocide in Cambodia in 1975, Sara Im is well-acquainted with adversity and loss. In this episode, Sara shares her story of being held captive by the Khmer Rouge and forced to spend her days in a hard labor camp away from the family she loves. Listen and be encouraged by her testimony of faith, perseverance …

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Is Heaven Real and is My Loved One There? 39:55

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Send us a text Is Heaven a real place? Is my loved one there? Can they hear us if we talk to them? How do I go on living when the person I loved dearly has died? Dr. Paul Lenderman, Certified Grief Counselor, Thanatologist, Chaplain, and Music Therapist joined me on this episode to answer some of the hard questions about loss. In addition to his ed…

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How my Divorce Changed my Life 29:35

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Send us a text Seeking counsel after his divorce, Jim talks with a therapist who uses the word misogynist to describe his personality. Shocked and ashamed, he sets out to make changes and break out of the behavior patterns that were modeled to him growing up. Listen in as Jim shares the lessons he learned and the journey he embarked on that led him…

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What is a Great Father? 31:13

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Send us a text What is the standard for being a great father? Where does a man turn to determine his worth and value as a dad? In this episode, I interview Jeremy - a husband, father and pastor, who shares his own experience and biblical insights on this engaging subject. #whatisagreatfather #amiagooddad #fathersdayloss…

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Infertility and the Path to Adoption 33:48

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Send us a text In this episode, Yvette opens up about the struggles associated with infertility. She shares the pain and frustration she felt about the course of daily injections, social pressure and the emotional hardship that would take its toll on her and her husband. Ultimately the decision to adopt would take the couple on a new journey of fai…

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Surviving the Loss of My Son - A Father's Journey 22:03

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Send us a text In this episode, Ron shares about a series of traumatic events that took place in his life, including the death of his 17 year old Son, Daniel. Following years of depression and even thoughts of suicide, Ron finally saw light in the darkness the day he walked into Life Church in Colorado Springs. #losingmyson #cumulativegrief #beastf…

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When Mother's Day Hurts 43:09

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Send us a text Mother's Day can be a difficult day for some. Bereaved moms, moms who are estranged from their children, children who are estranged from their moms, women who are facing infertility and/or miscarriages, those whose moms have passed away, and many more. Today I will talk with Lorrie about the loss of her mom, her grief journey, and he…

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Solid Foundation – A Mother’s Mission to Save Lives Starts with Her Own 36:09

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Send us a text On December 11, 2012, LeAnn lost her 16-year old son Andy to suicide. Determined to raise awareness about this difficult topic, she immediately took action, starting a foundation and speaking publicly, even in the midst of her own grief. In 2019, she wrote and published a book, How to Live When You Want to Die, sharing her painful ex…

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Anticipating the Loss of my Son and Choosing my Approach to Grief 26:28

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Send us a text When Elaine learned that her 4-year-old son had Duchenne muscular dystrophy and that he would most likely not live past his teen years, she made a decision to enjoy every day of their lives together. She explains her feelings of anticipatory grief prior to Matt’s passing, her unique approach to processing her emotions following his d…

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How my own losses made me a better therapist 16:07

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Send us a text Those who have endured the pain of loss are uniquely qualified to help others with their experience. In this episode, I interview a therapist who has textbook knowledge and real life experience in loss. Ken explores his own trauma including the pain of divorce, loss of loved ones, illness, and depression to help others who are hurtin…