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Qualified - Lessons in Loss

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Feb. 11, 2022

Finding Purpose After the Loss of an Only Child

Losing an only child brings a unique sort of pain and sadness that can be debilitating. Christine shares openly about the impact of sudden death, the emotions associated with being a childless mom, and the struggles that com...

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Jan. 29, 2022

Choosing to Love my Alcoholic Mother

Growing up in a chaotic home, suffering abuse as a child and then marrying an addict finally led Christina to Al-Anon where she realized her mother was an alcoholic. Longing for a healthy relationship with her, Christina sou...

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Jan. 8, 2022

Tattoos, Hawks and Cheese Platters – Remembering My Brother

Eight years after the sudden death of his brother, TJ opens up about his feelings of grief and confusion. Along with his wife, Jamie, the couple ultimately decide to embrace the tragedy by memorializing their brother and fri...

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Dec. 28, 2021

Losing My Dad and Finding New Peace with Mom

Following the unexpected death of her beloved father, Lauri is now faced with caring for her elderly mother, who she has had a tense relationship with for many years. While caring for her mom in her own home, Lauri decides …

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Dec. 19, 2021

Finding Gratitude after the Death of a Child

During the holiday season, people grieving the loss of a loved one can experience more intense feelings of sadness and despair. In this episode, I talk with Christine, another bereaved mom, who lost her daughter in a tragic ...

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Nov. 24, 2021

How I Contributed to My Daughter's Pain

In this episode, “How I Contributed to My Daughter’s Pain”, Susan shares her story about breaking the cycle of family trauma. Concerned about her daughters’ depression and alcohol abuse, she discovers how taking responsibili...

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Nov. 12, 2021

Life Begins in the Pit - Discovering the sweetness of love through su…

In this episode, Kevin gives us a glimpse into the life of a special needs child caretaker. He talks about his daughter’s seizure disorder and how caring for her changed the course of his life. Kevin also revisits his teenag...

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Nov. 2, 2021

Breaking Free From Depression

Join me on Episode 6 as I talk with Kimberly about how a series of traumatic events early in life resulted in her depression, drug and alcohol abuse, and thoughts of suicide. Kimberly openly shares the details of how she …

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Oct. 19, 2021

Addicted and Arrested - How getting locked up showed me the way to re…

In this episode, I interview Jeff, a recovering addict turned pastor, who has an incredible story to share! Jeff talks about being a drug addict locked up and how losing his family and self-respect brought him to a place he …

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Oct. 5, 2021

Breast Cancer Diagnosis - Overcoming Fear, Anxiety and Multiple Losses

In this episode, we meet Debra, an amazing breast cancer survivor who shares important information about her triple negative breast cancer fears and overall anxiety about cancer. She also discusses what to expect when going ...

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Sept. 21, 2021

Early Loss and Trauma - Mental Health Issues and the Death of a Friend

In this episode, Elijah bravely shares his story about teenage trauma and the death of a friend. Struggling with the pain associated with his mother’s mental health problems, followed by the death of his high school friend, ...

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Sept. 9, 2021

Losing a Grandchild to Cancer

Join me today for a candid discussion with my first guest on the unique grief associated with the death of a grandchild. Olivia openly shares her deep pain and struggle to process the emotions she experienced during Avery's ...

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Aug. 26, 2021

Losing Sean - How I survived the death of my son

In this first episode, I share my story about surviving the death of my son and life after traumatic loss. I explain the feelings I experienced in my grief and how to go on after a child dies. Email: callmequalified@gmail....

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