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The Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Impact of Grief

May 12, 2023

The Emotional, Physical and Spiritual Impact of Grief

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 l...

Parent of an addicted child shares the lessons he learned

April 27, 2023

Parent of an addicted child shares the lessons he learned

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, se...

What I learned after losing my son

April 11, 2023

What I learned after losing my son

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 #gratitude

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

March 31, 2023

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

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. ...

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

March 17, 2023

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

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,...

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

March 03, 2023

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

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...

Mother of a disabled child honors his life through advocacy

February 17, 2023

Mother of a disabled child honors his life through advocacy

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 thro...

Losing my daughter and gaining an eternal perspective

February 03, 2023

Losing my daughter and gaining an eternal perspective

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...

Death of a child disrupts life's natural order

January 20, 2023

Death of a child disrupts life's natural order

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...

Suddenly Disabled - Now What?

January 06, 2023

Suddenly Disabled - Now What?

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 ...

Living with intention after losing my sister

December 24, 2022

Living with intention after losing my sister

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...

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

December 09, 2022

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

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 di...

Rebuilding your life after childhood trauma

November 23, 2022

Rebuilding your life after childhood trauma

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 an...

Losing my son and finding hope

November 12, 2022

Losing my son and finding hope

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 pai...

Overcoming adversity and loss through faith, gratitude and positivity

October 21, 2022

Overcoming adversity and loss through faith, gratitude and positivity

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 det...

Surviving and thriving after a cancer diagnosis

October 09, 2022

Surviving and thriving after a cancer diagnosis

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 adversit...

Healing from the scars of childhood trauma

September 17, 2022

Healing from the scars of childhood trauma

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 i...

When your adult child makes poor decisions

September 02, 2022

When your adult child makes poor decisions

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 ...

It started with my brother's overdose

August 17, 2022

It started with my brother's overdose

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. ...

August 06, 2022

"Killing Fields" survivor shares her story

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 ha...

Is Heaven Real and is My Loved One There?

July 24, 2022

Is Heaven Real and is My Loved One There?

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, an...

How my Divorce Changed my Life

July 08, 2022

How my Divorce Changed my Life

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 modele...

What is a Great Father?

June 17, 2022

What is a Great Father?

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...

Infertility and the Path to Adoption

June 04, 2022

Infertility and the Path to Adoption

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 i...