Best Kingdom Grief Mentor Podcasts (2025)

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63| Can God Use Therapy in Your Grief? Finding Faith and Healing After Losing a Loved One 7:32

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Can God Use Therapy in Your Grief? Finding Faith and Healing After Losing a Loved OneSummary of the Episode: Have you ever wondered if turning to therapy means your faith isn’t strong enough? Many Christian women grieving parent loss feel torn between prayer, Scripture, and seeking professional help. But what if therapy isn’t a lack of faith—what i…

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62| Grief After Parent Loss: You Don’t Have to Be Strong All the Time 8:28

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Grief After Parent Loss: You Don’t Have to Be Strong All the TimeSummary of the Episode: When you lose a parent, people often say, “You’re so strong.” But what happens when you don’t feel strong at all—when you’re exhausted from holding it together and hiding the weight of your grief? In this episode, I share my personal story of wrestling with the…

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61| Is Talking to Friends Enough? Why Therapy Could Be the Missing Piece in Your Grief Healing 8:59

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Is Talking to Friends Enough? Why Therapy Could Be the Missing Piece in Your Grief HealingSummary of the Episode: Have you ever wondered if therapy is really any different than just venting to a friend over coffee? After losing a parent or someone you love, it’s natural to lean on friends—but sometimes even the most supportive circle can’t help you…

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60| When Prayer Feels Powerless: Signs You May Need Therapy 8:55

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When Prayer Feels Powerless: Signs You May Need TherapySummary of the Episode: Have you ever cried out to God in prayer and felt only silence? When grief collides with anxiety, numbness, or emotional burnout, it can feel like prayer isn’t “working.” In this episode, I share my own story of a season when prayer felt powerless and how God used therap…

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59| Anxiety Bible Verses When Grief Feels Overwhelming 8:59

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Anxiety Bible Verses When Grief Feels OverwhelmingSummary of the Episode: Grief doesn’t just break your heart—it can flood your mind with fear, panic, and racing thoughts that feel impossible to control. In this episode, I share three powerful Anxiety Bible Verses that have carried me through some of my heaviest moments after losing my dad. These S…

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58| Is It Okay for Christians to Go to Therapy? 8:39

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Is It Okay for Christians to Go to Therapy?Summary of the Episode: Is going to therapy a sign of weak faith—or could it actually be a tool God uses to bring healing? In this episode, I open up about my own journey of wrestling with guilt, shame, and hesitation when I first considered counseling after losing my dad. For years, I believed the lie tha…

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57| When Grief Feels Like Drowning—These Anxiety Bible Verses Will Help You Breathe Again 8:55

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When Grief Feels Like Drowning—These Anxiety Bible Verses Will Help You Breathe AgainSummary of the Episode: Grief is heavy enough on its own—but when it collides with anxiety, it can feel suffocating. The racing thoughts, sleepless nights, and endless “what-ifs” can leave you wondering if you’ll ever feel peace again. If you’ve lost a parent and f…

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56| Struggling to Heal? 4 Faith-Based Tools Every Grieving Christian Woman Needs 10:32

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Struggling to Heal? 4 Faith-Based Tools Every Grieving Christian Woman NeedsSummary of the Episode: Grief can feel like it takes over every part of your life—your body, your emotions, your relationships, and even your faith. The world often tells us to numb, avoid, or rush the pain. But what does it look like to process grief through a faith-based …

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55| When a Friend Dies Too Soon: Grief No One Prepares You For 10:13

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When a Friend Dies Too Soon: Grief No One Prepares You ForSummary of the Episode: Some friendships are quiet yet powerful—shaping our lives in ways we can’t always explain. But what happens when that friend is suddenly gone? In this episode, we talk about the often unspoken grief of losing a friend too soon, a kind of loss that isn’t always acknowl…

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54| Don’t Just Pray—Be Present: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Supporting Grief After Suicide 10:32

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Don’t Just Pray—Be Present: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Supporting Grief After Suicide When someone you love is grieving a suicide loss, it’s easy to feel frozen—unsure what to say, how to help, or whether your presence will make a difference. But the truth is, your faithful presence can be one of the most powerful ways to reflect Christ’s love. I…

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53| Is My Loved One in Heaven? Christian Grief Support After Suicide Loss 10:42

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Is My Loved One in Heaven? Christian Grief Support After Suicide Loss One of the most heart-wrenching questions many Christians face after losing someone to suicide is this: Are they with God? In this tender, faith-filled conversation, we gently explore Scripture, the heart of God, and how to find peace when you don’t have every answer. I share my …

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52| He Brought Light Into the Darkest Rooms: Remembering Nick Newman 9:59

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He Brought Light Into the Darkest Rooms: Remembering Nick Newman Some people have a way of making the world brighter simply by being in it. For me, that person was my dear friend, Nicholas Evan Newman. In this deeply personal tribute, I share the story of a friendship that carried me through some of my darkest seasons—including the grief of losing …

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51| Grief After Suicide: How Do You Heal When There Are No Answers? 9:33

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Grief After Suicide: How Do You Heal When There Are No Answers?Summary of the Episode: Suicide loss is unlike any other kind of grief—it’s complicated, heavy, and often shrouded in silence. In this deeply personal and compassionate episode, Kaitlyn opens up about losing her dear friend, Nicholas Evan Newman, to suicide. Before honoring his life in …

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50| You Weren’t Meant to Grieve Alone—Here’s How to Find Christian Grief Support That Actually Helps 9:06

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You Weren’t Meant to Grieve Alone—Here’s How to Find Christian Grief Support That Actually HelpsSummary of the Episode: Grieving the loss of a parent is already overwhelming—but trying to do it alone can leave you feeling isolated, exhausted, and unseen. In this honest and hope-filled episode, Kaitlyn shares why God never intended for us to grieve …

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49| The World Says ‘Move On’—But Christian Grief Support Says This Instead 9:50

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The World Says ‘Move On’—But Christian Grief Support Says This InsteadSummary of the Episode: When the world tells you to “move on” or “just stay busy,” it can leave your grieving heart feeling unseen and unsupported. In this deeply faith-filled episode, Kaitlyn shares why Christian grief support offers something profoundly different—something root…

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48| Are You Grieving Wrong? The Truth About the 5 Stages of Grief 9:04

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Are You Grieving Wrong? The Truth About the 5 Stages of GriefSummary of the Episode: If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I grieving the right way?” or felt stuck in emotions like anger, numbness, or sorrow long after others think you should be “over it”—this episode will meet you right where you are. In this heartfelt conversation, we break down the…

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47| 5 Stages of Grief—How to Process Grief Biblically and Heal After Losing a Loved One 11:10

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5 Stages of Grief—How to Process Grief Biblically and Heal After Losing a Loved OneSummary of the Episode: Have you ever wondered if your grief is normal or felt overwhelmed by emotions that come in waves? In this powerful episode, we explore the 5 classic stages of grief—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—but through the lens of…

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46| Is 3 Days Enough? What No One Tells You About Grief, Bereavement Leave, and Returning to Work Too Soon 9:49

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Is 3 Days Enough? What No One Tells You About Grief, Bereavement Leave, and Returning to Work Too SoonSummary of the Episode: When you’ve just lost a parent, how are you supposed to jump back into work like nothing happened? In this heartfelt episode, Kaitlyn opens up about her own experience navigating work after the sudden death of her father and…

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45| Is It Okay to Question God in Grief? How Lament Leads to Healing After Losing a Loved One 8:38

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Is It Okay to Question God in Grief? How Lament Leads to Healing After Losing a Loved OneSummary of the Episode: If you’ve ever whispered through tears, “God, where are You?”—this episode is for you. In this raw and faith-filled conversation, we explore the Prayer of Lament, a deeply biblical yet often overlooked way to process grief and pain with …

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44| Still Anxious After Praying? The Anxiety Bible Verses You’ve Never Truly Applied (But Desperately Need To) 12:06

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Still Anxious After Praying? The Anxiety Bible Verses You’ve Never Truly Applied (But Desperately Need To)Summary of the Episode: If you’ve ever prayed for peace but still felt the heavy weight of anxiety, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this powerful and compassionate episode, we explore Anxiety Bible Verses not just as words to memoriz…

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43| The Lies Grief Tells You—Overcoming Limiting Beliefs After Parent Loss 9:17

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The Lies Grief Tells You—Overcoming Limiting Beliefs After Parent LossSummary of the Episode: Grief doesn’t just break our hearts—it whispers lies that try to break our identity, our hope, and our faith. If you’ve ever thought, “I should be further along,” or “I’m too broken to be used by God,” this episode was made for you. In today’s heartfelt co…

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42| Her Husband Died… But Her Faith Didn’t. A Raw Conversation on Grief, God, and Holding On with Mary Helen Smock (Part 2) 39:19

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Her Husband Died… But Her Faith Didn’t. A Raw Conversation on Grief, God, and Holding On with Mary Helen Smock (Part 2)Summary of the Episode: What does it look like to trust God when your heart is shattered? In this tender and powerful conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Mary Helen Smock—a wife, mother, and woman of unwavering faith—to he…

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41| How Do You Trust God After Losing Your Husband? Mary Helen Smock’s Story of Unshakable Faith (Part 1) 36:28

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How Do You Trust God After Losing Your Husband? Mary Helen Smock’s Story of Unshakable Faith (Part 1)Summary of the Episode: What does it look like to trust God when your heart is shattered? In this tender and powerful conversation, I sit down with my dear friend Mary Helen Smock—a wife, mother, and woman of unwavering faith—to hear her story of gr…

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40| Saying ‘No’ Without Guilt: Protecting Your Energy While Grieving 10:45

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Saying ‘No’ Without Guilt: Protecting Your Energy While GrievingSummary of the Episode: Ever feel like you're saying “yes” to everyone else while silently saying “no” to yourself? In this final episode of the Boundaries Series, Kaitlyn unpacks the emotional cost of overcommitting while grieving and why protecting your energy isn’t selfish—it’s sacr…

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39| When They Won’t Respect Your Boundaries: How to Protect Your Peace After Loss 10:27

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When They Won’t Respect Your Boundaries: How to Protect Your Peace After LossSummary of the Episode: Have you ever left a conversation feeling dismissed, unseen, or even hurt—and wondered if protecting your heart makes you a “bad Christian”? In this powerful episode of our Boundaries Series, Kaitlyn speaks directly to the woman navigating grief whi…

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38| Are You Holding Yourself Back? Setting Boundaries to Heal After Loss 10:23

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Are You Holding Yourself Back? Setting Boundaries to Heal After LossSummary of the Episode: Are you unintentionally standing in the way of your own healing? In this soul-stirring episode, Kaitlyn invites you to explore the often-overlooked power of setting boundaries with yourself—especially when you're grieving. While it’s common to think of bound…

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37| When Grief Pulls You Away from God: Setting Boundaries to Rebuild Your Faith 10:29

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When Grief Pulls You Away from God: Setting Boundaries to Rebuild Your FaithSummary of the Episode: Grief has a way of numbing our hearts and creating distance between us and the very God who can heal us. In this deeply honest episode, Kaitlyn shares her personal journey of spiritual disconnection after losing her dad—and how seemingly harmless dis…

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36| Dating After Loss—Setting Boundaries in Dating While Grieving 10:14

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Dating After Loss—Setting Boundaries in Dating While GrievingSummary of the Episode: Dating after the loss of a parent can feel like uncharted territory. You might wonder if it’s even okay to desire love again—especially when your heart is still healing. In this powerful episode, Kaitlyn opens up about her own experience navigating dating in the mi…

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35| Grieving Differently? Setting Boundaries with Family Who Don’t Get It 10:32

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Grieving Differently? Setting Boundaries with Family Who Don’t Get ItSummary of the Episode Ever feel like you’re grieving in a room full of people who just don’t get it—especially your family? In this heartfelt episode, Kaitlyn shares how to navigate the emotional tension that comes when your grief journey doesn’t match those around you. If you’ve…

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34| Jesus Set Boundaries—Why Aren’t You? Biblical Truths for Guilt-Free Boundaries 13:08

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🎙 Episode 34: Jesus Set Boundaries—Why Aren’t You? Biblical Truths for Guilt-Free Boundaries💡 Summary: If you’ve ever felt guilty for needing space while grieving—or like saying “no” makes you a bad Christian—this episode is here to set you free. In Part 2 of our Boundaries Series, we’re digging into how Jesus Himself modeled holy, healthy boundari…

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33| Still Drowning in Grief? This Is Why You Need Boundaries—Not Just Prayer 10:58

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Still Drowning in Grief? This Is Why You Need Boundaries—Not Just PrayerSummary: If you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted while grieving—like you're carrying everyone else’s pain on top of your own—this episode is for you. We’re kicking off a brand-new series for Mental Health Awareness Month on boundaries, and why they’re essential to your healin…

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32| Feeling Alone in Grief? How to Navigate Friendships While Processing Grief 10:42

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Feeling Alone in Grief? How to Navigate Friendships While Processing Grief Losing a parent is already one of the hardest experiences to navigate—but what happens when your friendships start to feel distant or even strained in the process? Grief has a way of reshaping relationships, and it can leave you feeling abandoned, frustrated, or completely a…

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31| If God Is Good, Why Am I Hurting? Finding Hope in His Unchanging Nature 11:50

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If God Is Good, Why Am I Hurting? Finding Hope in His Unchanging Nature Grief has a way of shaking everything we thought we knew about God. If He is truly good, why does He allow suffering? Why does loss feel so unbearable? In today’s episode, we wrestle with these hard questions and explore the tension between God’s goodness and our pain. You’ll h…

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30| Feeling Far From God After Parent Loss? Why Your Feelings Are Lying to You 11:12

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Feeling Far From God After Parent Loss? Why Your Feelings Are Lying to You Grief has a way of making God feel distant. You pray, but it seems like your words hit the ceiling. You read Scripture, but it doesn’t bring the comfort it once did. You wonder, “God, where are You?” If you’ve ever wrestled with these thoughts, you’re not alone. But here’s t…

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29| Does Going to Therapy Mean You Don’t Trust God? Processing Grief & Faith After Parent Loss 8:49

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Does Going to Therapy Mean You Don’t Trust God? Processing Grief & Faith After Parent Loss If you’ve ever wondered, Does going to therapy mean I don’t trust God enough?—you’re not alone. Many Christians wrestle with this question, especially when grieving. But is this belief actually biblical? In this episode, we’re breaking down the misconceptions…

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28| Finding Meaning in Their Memory: Knowing Your Parent’s Life Mattered 8:15

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Finding Meaning in Their Memory: Knowing Your Parent’s Life Mattered If you've ever wondered, “Did my parent’s life really matter?”—you are not alone. Grief can stir deep questions about meaning, impact, and legacy. In this episode, we’ll unpack how your parent’s life mattered—to you, to others, and most importantly, to God. You’ll discover how gri…

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27| Still Stuck in Grief? What Pixar’s UP! Teaches Us About Moving Forward After Parent Loss 8:55

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Still Stuck in Grief? What Pixar’s UP! Teaches Us About Moving Forward After Parent Loss Have you ever felt like life stopped the moment your parent passed away? Like you’ve been frozen in grief, unsure of how to move forward? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re taking a surprising look at the Pixar movie UP!—a story that beautifully mirror…

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26| Tired of Grieving Alone? How Community Brings Healing and Hope! 9:22

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Tired of Grieving Alone? How Community Brings Healing and Hope!Summary: Grief can be an incredibly isolating experience, making you feel like no one truly understands your pain. Maybe you’ve convinced yourself that withdrawing is easier—that keeping your grief to yourself will prevent you from being a burden. But the truth is, God never intended fo…

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25| Still Struggling with Grief? How to Break Free from the Lies Holding You Back 9:55

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Still Struggling with Grief? How to Break Free from the Lies Holding You Back Grief has a way of planting deep-seated lies in our hearts—lies that whisper, “You should be over this by now,” or “You’ll never feel joy again.” But what if those thoughts aren’t the truth? In this episode, we’re breaking free from the enemy’s deception by identifying th…

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24b| A 30-Minute Silent Meditation in God’s Presence 30:09

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24b| A 30-Minute Silent Meditation in God’s Presence In the stillness, God speaks. This special episode is a guided opportunity for you to step away from the noise and simply be with the Lord. No words. No distractions. Just 30 minutes of uninterrupted silence to quiet your heart, rest in His presence, and open yourself to His peace. Use this time …

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24a| Struggling to Hear God? How Silence Before the Lord Changes Everything! 10:15

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Struggling to Hear God? How Silence Before the Lord Changes Everything When grief overwhelms you, does God feel distant? Do your prayers feel empty, as if they’re met with silence? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore the power of stillness before the Lord—how choosing silence can deepen your faith, bring peace in the storm, and open your …

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23| Feeling Isolated in Your Grief? What Pixar’s Lilo & Stitch Teaches Us About Loss and Belonging 8:57

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Feeling Like an Outsider in Your Grief? What Pixar’s Lilo & Stitch Can Teach Us About Loss, Faith, and Found Family Have you ever felt like grief has made you an outsider—like people don’t know what to say, so they just keep their distance? Maybe you feel like the weight of your loss has changed you so much that even your closest friends don’t quit…

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22| Feeling Like a Stranger to Yourself? Processing Grief and Embracing Who You Are Now 7:51

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Feeling Like a Stranger to Yourself? Processing Grief and Embracing Who You Are Now Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt like a stranger to yourself? Like the person you used to be disappeared the moment grief entered your life? Losing a parent is more than just emotional pain—it can feel like it rewrites who we are. If you’ve ever grieved t…

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21| Why You Feel So Alone In Your Grief & How God’s Presence Changes Everything 8:49

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Loneliness is something we all experience, but when you're grieving, it can feel even more overwhelming. After losing my dad, I went through a season of extreme isolation, feeling like no one truly understood my pain. But everything changed when I started spending time in God's presence—I discovered a peace that didn’t make sense, a peace that carr…

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20| Think Serving Others Is Just for Them? The Shocking Ways It Transforms You Instead! 9:42

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Grief can make you feel stuck, isolated, and unsure of how to move forward. But what if the key to healing is shifting your focus outward? In today’s episode, we’re exploring the incredible, life-changing benefits of serving others. I’ll share my personal journey of how serving on a worship team and stepping into evangelism not only restored my fai…

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By Kaitlyn Buck - Certified Christian Life Coach, Christian Mindset Coach, Grief Coach, Christian Mental Health Coach, Spiritual Growth Mentor

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19| Struggling with Panic Attacks? What Inside Out 2 Gets Right (and Wrong) About Anxiety & How to Find Real Relief 11:06

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In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most powerful moments in Inside Out 2—Riley’s panic attack in the penalty box. This scene beautifully captures what a panic attack looks like on the outside and, more importantly, what it feels like on the inside. We’ll break down why panic attacks happen, how anxiety tries to protect us (even when it o…

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18| "Feeling Overwhelmed? Why 'God Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle' Isn’t the Truth (and What to Rely on Instead)” 10:04

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Have you ever been told, “God won’t give you more than you can handle”? While it may sound comforting, it’s actually one of the most misleading pieces of advice out there. In this episode, we unpack why this phrase isn’t biblical, what God actually says about suffering, and how to find true strength when life feels overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt…

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17| Still Carrying Childhood Pain? How to Heal Your Inner Child After Loss 8:59

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Grief doesn’t just affect who we are today—it stirs up wounds from our past, often wounds we didn’t even realize were there. After coaching women through the loss of a parent, I’ve noticed a common theme: everyone has an inner child in need of healing. In this episode, we’ll explore what the “inner child” really is, why healing these past wounds is…

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16| Lost Friendships After Grief? 5 Steps to Rekindle Connections Without Guilt 8:46

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Grief changes everything—including friendships. If you’ve ever felt abandoned by friends during your hardest moments and struggled to reconnect after loss, this episode is for you. We’ll dive into why friendships sometimes fade in grief, how to rebuild those relationships, and practical steps you can take today to reconnect. Healing broken friendsh…