Podcasts about giving sunshine

Imagine feeling like life was finally coming together in all the ways you want – a beautiful happy family, a fulfilling career, great friends, and peace in your heart …only to hear one day from a doctor that your significant other has a terminal illness, and their days are numbered. That's exactly what happened to Licensed Clinical Therapist, Jason Clawson. Learning that his wife had just months to live shattered his heart, but he stayed strong for his two boys and his extended family. In this episode, Jason talks about his sadness, what changed for him when he asked for help, how Giving Sunshine was founded, and the miraculous way that tragedy led him to a beautiful place of hope, healing, and happiness today. His story of overcoming will touch you. Don't miss out on learning about how to give sunshine through the amazing care boxes that Jason's company provides. Visit https://givingsunshine.com/ to learn more.   Ways to connect with Coach Dez:   Website: https://bornunbreakable.com/  Podcast: https://podfollow.com/bornunbreakable  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrWV9ndR4uCBZTsMqlUSgA  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BornUnbreakable/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bornunbreakable/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bornunbreakable/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/dezunbreakable  Email: dez@bornunbreakable.com  Clubhouse: @dezmaya   Ways to connect with Jason Clawson:   Website: https://givingsunshine.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GivingSunshineDaily/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/givingsunshinedaily/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-clawson-48a003230/   Please subscribe to the podcast and rate and review this episode!

Jason shares his jouney of grief and loss to sunshine and hope. "As a therapist, I could help other people, but I couldn't help myself." In 2018, my life was flipped upside down after my wife (Valerie) was diagnosed with stage 4 Colon Cancer. I was terrified for myself and my small family of four. This was devastating news that completely rocked our world. The Doctor in the hospital looked at me and said “Jason, Cancer has a way of enhancing your life”. At this point in my life, I did not want this. I wanted the life I had before to go back to normal. After Valerie's Initial diagnosis, we were given 2-3 hours for Valerie's life expectancy. Fast Forward 9 months later, and we found ourselves saying goodbye at her funeral. No one or thing can fully prepare you for life's challenges, trials, and pain. After the funeral was complete and over, I remember my support from my family and friends quickly disappeared. I quickly found myself all alone trying to pick up the pieces of life. It was a hard and lonely time for me. “What happened to all the people that were here for me”. “Does anyone care anymore”? “Where is my Team”? “How will I get through this?” I remember saying to myself “Will I Become Happier again”. Will I find love again”. “Will I feel Joy again”. Life began to get more and more difficult as life continued after the passing of my wife. I found myself more and more depressed, isolating, lonely, anxious, and even struggling to sleep. Life quickly became overwhelming, and I was fearful of the future because I felt like I was going to do this all alone and this was a terrifying thought. As a clinical therapist, no one taught me about these moments that I was currently experiencing. No one prepared me on how to deal with or cope with my emotions and what I was currently dealing with. I knew I could help others going through challenging times in their life, but I could not help myself at this time. At a low point in my journey, I could not do this alone, and finally, I reached out by sending a text for help. I remember feeling so incredibly overwhelmed, and not wanting to feel like this any longer. I sent this “HAIL MARY” text to 14 of my friends, family, and neighbors asking them to come to my house so that I could tell them how I was feeling. Later that day, all those people I texted showed up at my house in what I call my “HEALING TEAM”. At this point, I begin to find hope and happiness again. That summer me and my boys decided to have a lemonade stand and raise money to create “SUNSHINE BASKETS” for people that had lost a spouse, dealing with cancer, or individuals that were struggling. We wanted to raise $100 but after the lemonade stand was over we had raised $1500. This was a shock and overwhelming. We decided to make 25 baskets and begin delivering them to people who needed help and support. As we continued to create and deliver these sunshine baskets, a lady from Virginia asked if she could get one because she was struggling. From there we created a sunshine box and began delivering it to this lady and several people across the United States. Currently, we have delivered to 45 states and are soon to be 50. I and my Business partner (Wyatt Ernst) have created Giving Sunshine, and as of January 2022, I have stepped away from being a therapist to going full time at Giving Sunshine. We are now working hard to provide more help and healing to those that have lost loved ones, are struggling with Cancer, and have mental health issues. Our Boxes provide therapeutic tools that help others heal and become happier during challenging times of their life. Learn more about the Hope Kits - www.hopekit.com Learn more about your host Kim Lengling - www.kimlenglingauthor.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letfearbouncepodcast/message

In this week's episode, Billy talks to Jason Clawson. In 2018, Jason's life was flipped upside down after his wife Valerie was diagnosed with stage 4 Colon Cancer.  He is here today to share his story of how the loss of his wife rocked his world, but he is also here to share the steps he's taken to heal and find love again.Billy and Jason discuss: –He and his wife's relationship prior to, during, and after her colon cancer diagnosis–What a “support vacuum” is–How a 5K marathon became a cathartic moment for Jason–Processing trauma and grief through service and the story behind Giving Sunshine –His sons' involvement in meeting his new wife–An unexpected surprise for his family Want more from Jason Clawson?  Instagram, Facebook and LinkedInIf you liked this episode, check out these episodes as well:–Episode 11--Two Brothers Share How Talking about Depression Has Improved Their Relationship–Episode 22--How to Normalize and Prioritize Mental Health Conversations with Our Children with Tandra Rutledge from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention–Episode 45--Confronting Mortality with Cancer Survivor Joy Huber–Episode 46--The Trail to Recovery and Redemption with Michael Mosher–Episode 47--The Human Healing Project with Marie Nutter–Episode 72--Acts of Service As Self-Love with Dr. Lina HajiAll of our episodes are available at www.mindfulmidlifecrisis.comIf this episode resonates with you, please share it with your family and friends.Sign up for our newsletter!  We send out new guided meditations each Sunday!Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Topics? Email Billy at mindfulmidlifecrisis@gmail.com.Follow us!Instagram:  @mindful_midlife_crisisTwitter:  @mindfulmidlifeFacebook: The Mindful Midlife Crisis PodcastLinkedIn: Billy LahrPlease leave us a 5-Star Review!  Doing so helps other people looking for a podcast like ours find it!We hope you enjoy this week's episode! If you're really feeling gracious, you can make a donation to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MMCpodcast.   Your donations will be used to cover all of our production costs. Thank you so much!  Support the show

Imagine feeling like life was finally coming together in all the ways you want – a beautiful happy family, a fulfilling career, great friends, and peace in your heart …only to hear one day from a doctor that your significant other has a terminal illness, and their days are numbered. That's exactly what happened to Licensed Clinical Therapist, Jason Clawson. Learning that his wife had just months to live shattered his heart, but he stayed strong for his two boys and his extended family. In this episode, Jason talks about his sadness, what changed for him when he asked for help, how Giving Sunshine was founded, and the miraculous way that tragedy led him to a beautiful place of hope, healing, and happiness today. His story of overcoming will touch you. Don't miss out on learning about how to give sunshine through the amazing care boxes that Jason's company provides. Visit https://givingsunshine.com/ to learn more.   Ways to connect with Coach Dez:   Website: https://bornunbreakable.com/  Podcast: https://podfollow.com/bornunbreakable  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsrWV9ndR4uCBZTsMqlUSgA  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BornUnbreakable/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bornunbreakable/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bornunbreakable/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/dezunbreakable  Email: dez@bornunbreakable.com  Clubhouse: @dezmaya   Ways to connect with Jason Clawson:   Website: https://givingsunshine.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GivingSunshineDaily/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/givingsunshinedaily/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-clawson-48a003230/   Please subscribe to the podcast and rate and review this episode!

Episode 126 – Interview with Jason Clawson, Clinical Therapist Jason Clawson, a Clinical Therapist based in Utah, specializes in Grief, Addiction, Trauma and Mental Health. His byline for life is, “Healing takes courage!”In 2018, Jason's life was flipped upside down after his wife (Valerie) was diagnosed with Stage 4 Colon Cancer. This was devastating news for his young family of four and it completely rocked their world. He was terrified because the doctor told him his wife only had days or weeks to live. Nine months later loved ones and family members were saying goodbye at her funeral. Jason recalls that time and wants others to know that “no one or thing can fully prepare you for life's challenges, trials, and pain. After the funeral was complete and over, I remember my support from my family and friends quickly disappeared. I quickly found myself all alone trying to pick up the pieces of life. It was a hard and lonely time for me”. He found himself wondering, "what happened to all the people that were here for me"? "Does anyone care anymore"? "Where is my Team"? "How will I get through this?" Life began to get more and more difficult as life continued after the passing of his wife. He found himself more and more depressed, isolating, lonely, anxious, and even struggling to sleep. Life quickly became overwhelming, and he was fearful of the future. As a clinical therapist, no one had taught him about these moments he was experiencing. The Summer following the loss of his wife, he and his sons decided to have a lemonade stand, with the goal of raising money to create "SUNSHINE BASKETS" for people that had lost a spouse, were dealing with cancer, or individuals that were struggling. The goal was to raise $100 but after the lemonade stand closed, they had raised over $1,500. The fundraising success allowed them to make 25 baskets and they begin delivering them to people who needed help and support. Shortly thereafter a lady in Virginia called to see if she could get a “Sunshine Basket” because she was struggling. That caused the launch of a new business - “Giving Sunshine” Currently, they have delivered baskets to forty-five states and soon will have sent them to all fifty states. Jason and his business partner, Wyatt Ernst, have seen rapid growth in their startup venture. Learn more about “Giving Sunshine” here: https://givingsunshine.com/ Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/GivingSunshineDaily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/givingsunshinedaily/ 

Let's be real. Grief is part of our life. There's no avoiding it. At some point in our life, we face situations that cause us to grieve. So the questions are: Do you know how to grieve? Do you know how to help your loved ones when they are grieving? Well, look no further, because a clinical therapist and a founder of Giving Sunshine, Jason Clawson, can provide you with the guidance you need based on his own experience of grieving and healing. After abruptly losing his wife to a terminal cancer and being left with two young kids, he learned that he couldn't do it on his own. So, he did the hard thing - asking for help. He also started practicing mindfulness. Now his mission is to help others who are going through grieving process through Giving Sunshine (https://givingsunshine.com/). You can order a care package for your loved ones or give a package to someone who is going through a rough time. Contact Jason at:Website: https://givingsunshine.com/Email: jason@givingsunshine.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/givingsunshinedaily/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GivingSunshineDaily"Journal - Whispers from your soul" is here! Give yourself and your loved ones a gift of self-care!: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2J8785P/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0Let's connect!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masakozawa_photographyFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/151528407196525Website: https://masakozawa.com/Support the show

Today we are joined by Jason Clawson, he lost his wife to Cancer, and since he has started Giving Sunshine. A therapy and recovery box for people who have lost loved ones or who have gone through traumatic experiences. He really is living his best Life Must Go On life and helping others to do so as well, along his path! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monson-flake/support

Alexa: Hmm... not sure Our guest Jason Clawson is a therapist and co-owner of giving sunshine. We talked about his job as a therapist as well as the story behind Giving Sunshine. It is a heartwarming story and I don't think there will be a dry eye after listening to him.   Jason Clawson Website Instagram

Alexa: Hmm... not sure Our guest Jason Clawson is a therapist and co-owner of giving sunshine. We talked about his job as a therapist as well as the story behind Giving Sunshine. It is a heartwarming story and I don't think there will be a dry eye after listening to him.   Jason Clawson Website Instagram

in this week's podcast Coach Blu speaks to Jason Clawson about the process of grief he experienced, Listen as Jason opens a window in his heart as he processes the passing of his wife. Grief is a natural response to loss. It's the emotional suffering felt when something or someone you love is taken away. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. You may experience all kinds of difficult and unexpected emotions, from shock or anger to disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness. The pain of grief can also disrupt your physical health, making it difficult to sleep, eat, or even think straight. These are normal reactions to loss—and the more significant the loss, the more intense your grief will be. Jason found the process of healing through service and the launching of Giving Sunshine, an offering to families and loved ones who have lost a loved one.  Jason has a big heart and you will feel the love he has as you listen.  For More Information:  https://www.givingsunshine.com/ contact@givingsunshine.com Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

in this week's podcast Coach Blu speaks to Jason Clawson about the process of grief he experienced, Listen as Jason opens a window in his heart as he processes the passing of his wife. Grief is a natural response to loss. It's the emotional suffering felt when something or someone you love is taken away. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. You may experience all kinds of difficult and unexpected emotions, from shock or anger to disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness. The pain of grief can also disrupt your physical health, making it difficult to sleep, eat, or even think straight. These are normal reactions to loss—and the more significant the loss, the more intense your grief will be. Jason found the process of healing through service and the launching of Giving Sunshine, an offering to families and loved ones who have lost a loved one.  Jason has a big heart and you will feel the love he has as you listen.  For More Information:  https://www.givingsunshine.com/ contact@givingsunshine.com Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

in this week's podcast Coach Blu speaks to Jason Clawson about the process of grief he experienced, Listen as Jason opens a window in his heart as he processes the passing of his wife. Grief is a natural response to loss. It's the emotional suffering felt when something or someone you love is taken away. Often, the pain of loss can feel overwhelming. You may experience all kinds of difficult and unexpected emotions, from shock or anger to disbelief, guilt, and profound sadness. The pain of grief can also disrupt your physical health, making it difficult to sleep, eat, or even think straight. These are normal reactions to loss—and the more significant the loss, the more intense your grief will be. Jason found the process of healing through service and the launching of Giving Sunshine, an offering to families and loved ones who have lost a loved one.  Jason has a big heart and you will feel the love he has as you listen.  For More Information:  https://www.givingsunshine.com/ contact@givingsunshine.com Please join Addict to Athlete's Patreon support page and help us turn the mess of addiction into the message of sobriety! https://www.patreon.com/addicttoathlete Please visit our website for more information on Team Addict to Athlete and Addiction Recovery Podcasts. https://www.AddictToAthlete.org

ULTIMATELY MY WIFE DYING OF CANCER ENHANCED MY LIFE Jason Clawson's wife died unexpectedly in her 30's and his life crumbled, but he and his family started an organization called Giving Sunshine givingsunshine.com to help other families dealing with death from any cause including overdoses, and that ultimately took away their grief. They are sending out baskets of joy, happiness and comfort to families in 44 states. Watch a CLIP at the bottom as he talks about getting his wife's diagnosis, or you can catch the FULL heart wrenching but uplifting podcast to learn about this program by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/N4P_Omte0w4 You can also listen and subscribe to the audio version on iTunes at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odyssey-house-journals/id1462333385 or Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/4Basx2YsjYcRmmrSufLX3z?si=Wni9usSiQbun-W0WsjNC-g or iHeart podcasts at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-odyssey-house-journals-59417265/

Jason Clawson is a therapist, widower, and father. He lost his wife almost three years ago to Stage 4 colon cancer. While she was receiving treatment, a friend brought her a "Sunshine Basket". This basket has become a way of healing and helping others through the darkest moments of their lives. Jason and his partner Wyatt formed Giving Sunshine LLC to serve, lift others up, and keep the memory of his wife Valerie alive. ✨A few highlights from the show: 1. Give people permission and invite them in when you need support. 2. Create a conversation about cancer with your kids that allows them to ask open-ended questions. 3. Connection is the opposite of grieving and loneliness. Connection is the key to happiness. 4. Create opportunities to feel and share your emotions. 5. Do your work to heal! ☀️Follow and learn more about Jason and Giving Sunshine at: https://givingsunshine.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GivingSunshineDaily/ https://www.instagram.com/givingsunshinedaily/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-clawson-4a766278

Life was good for Jason Clawson: his family was happy and they were building their dream home when they received the heartbreaking news his wife had stage 4 cancer. Nine months after the diagnosis, his wife Valerie passed away. Jason was left picking up the pieces and not knowing how to survive being a single parent and coping with everyones grief. Jason shares about how he survived and had a support team of family and friends to help him in his grief. Jason quit his job as a mental health therapist and spent a summer making fun memories with his 2 boys. In order to give his sons some purpose, they started looking for yellow things to give to others. They started a lemonade stand that they donated items to families that had lost someone they loved. This lemonade stand morphed into what is now called Giving sunshine. Giving Sunshine is a Gift Box to help those suffering from cancer, the loss of a loved one or the struggles of life. It is therapy in a box that promotes healing. Jason has used his therapy background and this experience of losing his wife to help people navigate such a horrific time in their lives. Instagram: @givingsunshinedaily Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GivingSunshineDaily/ Website: https://givingsunshine.org/

Today I'm celebrating the 100th episode of the Speak Loud Podcast! I'm recapping some of my favorite episodes so far, and what I've learned in 100 episodes. Thank you to everyone who has reached out and sent messages about how they've resonated with the podcast. This show is for you, after all, so I always love hearing your feedback and ideas. The Speak Loud Podcast is about sharing a message of hope, but we all have to get through the dark parts to reach the light. I've learned how to use my past not as a crutch, but as a stepping stone for my future. After 22 years, my book Throwaway Girl is out this fall, and in that memoir, I cover details from Episode 1 in my own story of triumph and hope. Some of my favorite episodes have been with friends or people in my close circles. In “Speak Up and Speak Loud Against Abuse”, my talk with my aunt opened my eyes to generational trauma in my family. Scott Clover, my dear friend, and somatic healer helps clients remove emotional blockages and connect to their authentic energy in “Intuitive Trauma Healing.”Another one of my favorite episodes was “Why Resilience Matters with Em Capito.” Em was my first TedX speaker, and resilience is one of my favorite words. Resilience is about turning adversity into strength and triumphing over a challenge, which is the message I want to share on the Speak Loud Podcast. Many episodes have been deep-dives into the brain and body after trauma. “How Trauma Affects the Brain with Joe Dennis” is one of the most listened-to episodes, where Joe brings valuable insight from his career as a clinician. “How To Use Creativity to Heal from Trauma with Lauri Schoenfeld” has excellent information for finding a different outlet for your healing. In “Exploring the Complexities of Trauma”, Michelle Binion, certified mental health clinician, enlightens us on why we work the way we do after trauma. I've had great guests whose stories are full of light and hope. Rena Romano, in her episode “Overcoming Shame After Sexual Abuse,” shares how she's become a “sur-thriver” and found endless possibilities in life. If you want an uplifting episode, check out “Giving Sunshine with Jason Clawson.” Jason is a clinical therapist and father whose movement “Giving Sunshine” sends therapeutic care packages to families struggling with grief, illness, and other struggles. Thank you for tuning in and for continuing to believe in the Speak Loud message. As always, you are worthy, you are enough, and keep on shining your light. Speak Loud Podcast on the webSpread the message of Speak Loud Podcast andshare this episode with a friend!***Disclaimer: All content found on Speak Loud Podcast, including text, images, audio, or other formats were created for informational purposes only. Material contained on Speak Loud Podcast website, podcast, and social media postings are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice. Information on this podcast and guest comments, opinions, and content are solely for educational and entertainment purposes. Use of this information is at your own risk.**

Sunshine and storms often follow one another as we make our way through life on Earth.  For Jason Clawson, the storms hit early and suddenly, as his wife was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer.  Listen to his powerful yet hopeful story and the unexpected gift that helped him find new life and purpose again--and eventually the chance to give sunshine to others. To learn more about Jason and his Giving Sunshine gift boxes:  https://givingsunshine.org To connect with Rena Olsen, the host of the Relevate Podcast and soon, Maturus:  https://rena-olsen.com and https://maturus.net You can find Rena on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/renaolsen

Everyone has a unique journey. Why do we assume it is okay to give general support to unique circumstances and challenges? Mary's guest knows this all too well. He is Jason Clawson with Giving Sunshine. Shortly after experiencing the death of his third child, Jason discovered his wife had stage 4 colon cancer. After fighting for 9 months, the family had to say goodbye to her as well. Throughout all of his pain and heartache, it became obvious that there were people around him who did not know how to give him the support he so desperately needed. Learn more about Jason's story and how discovered a way to give sunshine to those who need it most and provide neighbors with the same love you'd appreciate receiving. ________________________________________________ Learn More About Giving Sunshine: https://givingsunshine.org/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/givingsunshinedaily/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/GivingSunshineDaily   KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/givingsunshine/care-packages-that-leave-an-impression-for-a-lifetime/ ______________________________________________ Website:  marycraftsinc.com iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crafting-a-meaningful-life-with-mary-crafts/id1336191892 Main Site: https://craftingameaningfullife.libsyn.com/ Follow Mary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marycrafts/?hl=en Follow Mary On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.craftshomer

EPISODE 66: Shortly after experiencing the death of his third child, Jason's wife discovered she had stage 4 colon cancer. How does one deal with all this pain and grief? Clinical therapist, widower, and co-creator of “Giving sunshine” Jason Clawson joins the boys on the podcast this week to share how his family took a horrible tragedy and turned it into something good. From an early age, Jason was drawn to support others in difficult situations. His natural inclination led him to a residential treatment center shortly after college, where he was able to give support and encouragement to others daily. Three years ago, Jason's wife passed away from stage 4 colon cancer. At the time, it felt impossible to calm down with so many fears and uncertainties. During treatment a doctor told him, “Cancer has a way of enhancing your life,” and while he refused the notion at first, those words have stuck with him. In today's episode, Jason discusses his healing journey and how others can help “Giving Sunshine” by connecting with and serving others. Episode links: Giving Sunshine website Giving Sunshine Kickstarter Giving Sunshine Facebook Page Giving Sunshine on Instagram Giving Sunshine on Twitter Giving sunshine email: contact@givingsunshine.org Jason Clawson on LinkedIn Where to find us: Show Hosts: @joshlevinefitness & @travishawkesmedia - CONTACT FOR COACHING & MEDIA! Podcast Producer: @james_lohan - CONTACT FOR PODCAST PRODUCTION! Help us grow the show - Sub, Rate, and Review on Apple Podcasts! Watch The Video Pod On Youtube! - Struggle To Strength Youtube Channel Follow the Podcast on social for even more content! - Struggle To Strength Instagram

Today I'm joined by Jason Clawson, a clinical therapist and father of two boys, and co-creator of “Giving Sunshine”, which sends therapeutic care packages to families or individuals struggling with grief, terminal disease, and more. Since the death of his wife three years ago, Jason has started to look at life differently and is here to speak loud about finding hope after tragedy.From an early age, Jason was drawn to support others in difficult situations. His natural inclination led him to a residential treatment center shortly after college, where he was able to give support and encouragement to others daily. Jason's career in therapy felt like the natural progression of his life. He's gravitated towards helping people with addiction, as well as trauma and grief. He values being more than just a sounding board for his clients, but being someone who will walk the path with them. Three years ago, Jason's wife passed away from stage 4 colon cancer. At the time, it felt impossible to calm down with so many fears and uncertainties. During treatment, a doctor told him, “Cancer has a way of enhancing your life,” and while he refused the notion at first, those words have stuck with him.Jason recalls how, after the funeral, he felt incredibly alone. He continued to work for 9 months until he realized that he needed an intervention. So, he set one up, texting more than a dozen people to invite them to his house to help. People want to help, he says, but often don't know how. 3 weeks later, Jason quit his job to spend the whole summer with his boys. “We need to make some happy memories so that we can be happier again,” he told them. Jason's idea for sunshine boxes came as a result of a lemonade stand with his kids and a basket of yellow things that his wife received while in treatment. In raising money to create and send out boxes, Jason was able to not only help others through pain but watch his sons do the same. The boxes come with fun yellow things to bring happiness, as well as therapeutic tools to help in difficult times.Jason and his partner have sent the sunshine boxes to 21 states, and hope to do all 50. “This is what my wife would want to do,” Jason says, and details how he's able to keep his wife in his life every day. The “Giving Sunshine” kickstarter is now live, and Jason has many plans for spreading sunshine in the near future. Listen in for advice on counseling loved ones, how to find resources for therapy, and the story of the Giving Sunshine movement. Resources MentionedJoin Me on Speak Loud PlatformSpeak Loud Podcast on the webDonate to the Giving Sunshine KickstarterSpread the message of Speak Loudly Podcast and share this episode with a friend!***Disclaimer: All content found on Speak Loud Podcast, including text, images, audio, or other formats were created for informational purposes only. Material contained on Speak Loud Podcast website, podcast, and social media postings are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice. Information on this podcast and guest comments, opinions, and content are solely for educational and entertainment purposes. Use of this information is at your own risk.** 

In this episode, we speak with Jason Clawson and get a dad's perspective for the first time on this podcast. He shares how his family took a horrible tragedy and turned it into something good.   Four years ago, Jason felt like his life was going right and that he and his family were living the life they were meant to live. They were building their dream house, he was a clinical director at a recovery program, his young boys were thriving, and his 40-year old brother finally got married. His wife had also lost 100 lbs. after having weight loss surgery and was feeling amazing.   A month after his brother's wedding, his wife found a lump in her stomach that was growing. They began a journey of talking to doctors about what was going on, and they were stumped. Their life was on hold as they waited for answers. One day, they received a call that his wife should consult an oncology surgeon because she had spots throughout her body.   His wife underwent exploratory surgery with a partial hysterectomy where the surgeon found a large lump near her colon. The surgeon told Jason that his wife had stage four colon cancer.   This moment was life-changing. He couldn't believe that this was happening to them. His mind began to race about how their family would navigate this. The surgeon told him something that he will never forget, that cancer has a way of enhancing your life and you will get through this. He was stunned in the moment and angry about this for years.   This experience was the hardest that they would have to go through in their lives. As he is going through this, he had to show up for clients at work and be the best for them. When he got home, he took care of his wife and children. By the end of the night, he was exhausted. But he knew that this is what he was supposed to do, no matter how hard it was.   Even though his wife was given two to three years to live, nine months later his wife passed away. When the funeral was over, he realized that this was the time that he needed his family to rally around him and support him. He and his five and eleven-year-old boys were all struggling and he felt like there was nothing he could do to make everything better.   Jason decided that he wasn't going to wait around until things got better. He wanted to show his children how to get through this experience and to grieve in a healthy and happy way. He texted 13 people in his circle and shared his struggles and asked for help. They showed up and wanted to help him.   After this, life became a little easier. They created a system where he could reach out for support with just one word. His support team was grateful for the opportunity to help him heal and checked in with him regularly. He realized that people wanted to help but just didn't know how to do so.   He ended up quitting his job for the summer and dedicated it to creating happy memories with his boys. They created a bucket list of activities and one of those was putting together sunshine baskets that they could deliver to anyone who had lost a loved one. They helped others grieve while they grieved too.   Today, they have delivered sunshine baskets in 24 states and created a cause called Giving Sunshine. They launched a Kickstarter so they can reach more people with what Jason calls “therapy in a box”.   Discussed in this episode: Going through difficult experiences Checking in on the caregiver Supporting family after a death Children struggling with loss Asking for help Creating a healing circle Being vulnerable Looking for opportunities to help Being a hybrid dad Sunshine baskets Looking for happy things Paying it forward Community and connection How males deal with emotion And other topics...   About Jason Clawson:   Jason Clawson is the co-owner of Giving Sunshine, which is on a mission to help support, heal, and get others to connect with their own healing teams. Giving sunshine provides therapeutic care packages for those going through difficult experiences. He is a licensed therapist, a widower, and the father to two boys.   Connect with Jason Clawson: Giving Sunshine Website Kickstarter for Giving Sunshine Facebook: Giving Sunshine Instagram: @givingsunshinedaily LinkedIn: Jason Clawson   Connect with the hosts: Instagram: @heysmartmommas Follow the hosts on Instagram - @mslacilea, @ellenlauletta, @stl_injector Facebook: Scrub Caps and Sippy Cups Email us: scrubcapsandsippycups@gmail.com   If you loved this episode, found value, or just loved hanging out with us, please head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

Jason Clawson was living his dream life when his wife was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. She passed on after nine months of treatment. Jason was left feeling alone, angry, and overwhelmed. Jason took the skills he had learned while working as a clinical therapist in addiction treatment and created a healing team with his closest family and friends. His healing team helped him work through his grief and learn to find happiness again. Jason is using his experiences to help others work through their own grief and find happiness again through his business “Giving Sunshine”.

Today I had the opportunity to sit down and have an uplifting conversation with Jason Clawson. Jason brings something special and unique to the podcast as we talk about death and grief and how to best overcome the hardships we face in life. In this episode, Jason shares the saddening loss of his wife, Valerie, to cancer, how his family overcame this tragedy and found happiness, and how he used his profession as a therapist to create a charity. Giving Sunshine is focused on those who are struggling by giving sunshine baskets full of tools to help others get through their hardest moments.

Therapist and widower, Jason Clawson, was devastated when his wife and the mother of his sons passed away from colon cancer a few years ago. After nearly a year of burying his grief in work and family obligations, he reached out to friends and families to create a “healing team” to help his family find joy again. Now he continues to help others who have suffered loss find joy through GivingSunshine.org. His organization gives away care packages and information booklets called Sunshine Baskets. In this episode of the Relentlessly Resilient podcast, Jason joins to discuss his healing journey and how others can help “give sunshine” with the launch of an upcoming Kickstarter fundraising campaign. Even though we live in challenging times we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward. Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview was done January 16, 2022! I love meeting new people willing to let me in and share their “lemon to lemonade” experience! This story is about Jason and how everything was going right in his life then his wife was suddenly diagnosed with cancer and died within months. He teaches about what it is like to have a 'healing team' and to get the help that you need. Jason healed from the inside out by delivering sunshine buckets to others who are suffering with grief, loss, depression, or sadness. What message do you get from this interview? Website: https://givingsunshine.org ABOUT the LemonAid Stand: Heidi started hosting the LemonAid Stand live radio talk show, over 20 years ago, in 1999! It all came about when Heidi was dealing with thoughts of suicide, inadequacy, and dealing with infertility. She realized as she reached out to others and heard their stories, she would be uplifted and inspired no matter what she was going through. So this podcast has old "Original" shows from that time period. It also has "New" shows that are currently being recorded with new guests. And it has "Update" shows where Heidi reached out to original radio show guests to find out how the past 20 years have been! Theme song written and recorded by my baby brother Shane! Do you know a story that needs to be shared? Contact Heidi at: LemonAidStandRadioShow@gmail.com

Jason Clawson is a rad guy. He's also a widower. But even before he lost his wife to cancer, he was no stranger to grief - both to his own, and others. Anita and Mel get to know this sunshine bringer, and know listeners will too!Follow Jason's Youtube Channel, The Bucket List Healers:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJszDYhhCt4aihTTnW71lkwJoin Giving Sunshine's private FB group: https://www.facebook.com/GivingSunshineDailyTo learn more about Giving Sunshine, visit:http://www.givingsunshine.org/Help us keep the podcast going by joining our Patreon starting at just $5 - www.patreon.com/wwdnWant to buy us some tacos?https://www.buymeacoffee.com/widowwedonowSponsored by: BetterHelp.com. Save 10% off the first month of online therapy done securely, online with our unique link: https://trybetterhelp.com/wwdn&The Misner Family Foundation, in memory of Elisabeth Misner