Podcasts about grieving

The move they never planned. In this week's episode, you'll hear a conversation between Campbell and Nora about college, independence, grief, and what it feels like to move forward after losing a parent. The milestones Brian should be here for, and the unexpected ways family can show up when life takes a turn no one saw coming.It's a conversation about change, uncertainty, and learning to carry someone with you even when they can no longer walk beside you.Because sometimes the life we're living isn't the one we planned for—but it's the one we're learning to navigate anyway.Send us Fan MailFor those who have reached out asking how to support Adrienne and her family during this time, click here to donate. There is absolutely no expectation—just sincere gratitude.We Didn't Plan For This Special SeriesThis series exists because so many of you reached out and said, “I didn't plan for this either.”If you've gone through a diagnosis, a loss, a life change, a career shift, a divorce, becoming a caregiver, moving, starting over — we want to hear your story.You don't have to have it figured out. You just have to be willing to share honestly.How Yoga Changed My Life a PodcastSend Us Your Stories!If you have a story about how yoga, meditation, breath work, journaling, or movement changed your life, we want to hear from you! These podcasts are really about the same thing — how people move through the seasons of life they didn't plan for, and what helps them along the way.If you'd like to be on the show or share your story:  Fill out our guest form or email us at yogachanged@gmail.com Follow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachanged...

This presentation by Sangeetha Thomas, LPC, titled “Enduring and Grieving Unresolved Ruptures,” was recorded on April 10, 2026. The lecture was part of the 2026 conference “Our Flourishing, Our Faith: Navigating Rupture and Repair in Asian American Christian Communities,” presented by the Center for Asian American Christianity at Princeton Theological Seminary and the Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. You can learn more about this conference here: https://ourflourishing.org/. "This plenary will explore how we can grieve ruptures that are left unresolved between persons and endure our experience of separation through faith. Whether by estrangement, emotional cutoff, immigration trauma, abuse, or death, some ruptures may not be repaired in our lifetimes, leaving our hearts with an ever-aching longing for connection. Participants will learn how to navigate this separation through the lens of neuroscience, psychology, and faith and discover rest in the peace and love of Christ."Sangeetha S. Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor and the Owner of Nepsis Counseling in Dallas, Texas. She is also the Director of Mental Health Ministries for the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the USA. As Director, she collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of experts in mental health, ministry, and theology to create resources that support the mental health needs of Orthodox Christians across the United States. As a psychotherapist, Sangeetha works with adults of diverse backgrounds who are healing from trauma, exploring multicultural identity and intergenerational trauma as children of immigrants, and learning to integrate their life experiences with their spiritual identity.Time Stamps:00:00 Speaker Introduction01:07 Opening Thanks and Context01:58 West Coast Asian American History05:39 Why History Matters in Trauma06:30 Three Types of Unresolved Rupture08:45 Two Theological Truths11:09 Dual Process Model Explained14:04 Migration Loss and Family Impact18:23 Building a Healthy Grief Narrative20:29 Practical Tools for Healing22:17 Community Responsibility to Grieve23:42 Neuroplasticity and Hope Story26:24 Christ Transforms Our Grief27:56 Lamentation in Psalms and Gethsemane30:01 Saint Mary and Holy Friday Laments33:36 Perfect Love and Reconciliation36:31 Kiss of Peace and Holy Week Silence39:43 Paschal Peace as God's Gift43:38 Remembering God Through the Waters45:51 Remembrance as Resistance and LovePhoto by Annie Spratt on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit caacptsem.substack.com

What does grief need from us - time, understanding, or something else entirely?In this episode, I'm joined by Kyle Kittleson, host at MedCircle, to explore what it means to live alongside grief rather than trying to fix or outpace it. We talk about how loss shapes the way we listen, why grief resists timelines, and what thousands of conversations with mental health experts have revealed about what actually helps. This conversation offers permission to slow down, trust your own rhythm, and rethink what healing can look like.Links + Resources from this episode:Kyle Kittleson at MedCircle: https://medcircle.com⁠Join the Restorative Grief Community⁠: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rests ⁠Become a Patron⁠: https://www.patreon.com/mandycapehart⁠Subscribe to the Restorative Grief Newsletter⁠: https://www.mandycapehart.com/subscribe ⁠Work with Mandy⁠: https://www.mandycapehart.com/coaching

What are personal boundaries, and why do we feel so guilty setting them? In this episode, we break down the different types of boundaries we all need to protect our time and emotional well-being—and why they are absolutely essential for family caregivers. Burnout, exhaustion, and resentment shouldn't be the price of supporting a loved one. Learn how setting clear limits is not about caring less, but about preventing caregiver burnout so you can actually provide better care. If you are feeling drained, overextended, or struggling to say no to family caregiving demands, this episode will show you exactly how to find your lines and hold them. Listen and more: https://bit.ly/4viWWRZIn this podcast, we discuss:What are personal boundaries and the different types of boundaries. How to set boundaries as a family caregiver to protect your time and emotional health. Recognizing the major signs of caregiver exhaustion and caregiver burnout. Practical strategies for setting boundaries with aging parents without the guilt. Why drawing lines isn't selfish, but actually leads to preventing caregiver burnout and delivering better care. Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Remembering Fathers and Boundaries in Caregiving01:51 - Recipe of the Week: Dad's Pineapple Salsa02:14 - A Father and Boundaries - An Essay by Nick Dothée (Washington Post)08:42 - "Personal Boundaries" - What does that mean?13:21 - Why Boundaries are Important in Caregiving14:44 - Charlie's Stoic Aging Father - How His Family Set Boundaries with Love19:33 - Cold Chicken and Last Breaths - Remembering and Grieving a Father22:27 - Outro#howtosetboundaries #healthyboundaries #boundarysetting #mentalhealthtips #emotionalwellbeing #caregiverstress #burnoutprevention #griefsupport #fathersdaygrief #rememberingdadSupport the showConnect with Us: Email our Host: mail@every1dies.org  Website: https://every1dies.org: Find show notes, links and expanded resources Follow Us: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube  

This week on Agony Aunties, Julia, Emily and Sophie respond to a listener who has recently graduated but is struggling to feel proud of their achievement. Despite earning a good degree, comparisons with a high-achieving sibling and the pressure of perceived family expectations have left them feeling flat and unable to celebrate their success. Together, they explore the impact of comparison, perfectionism and internalised expectations, sharing practical tools for building self-worth, challenging critical inner voices and learning to recognise that being "good enough" is often more than enough. Send us your Agony Aunties questions: jsamuelpod@gmail.com Or message Julia on Instagram: @juliasamuelmbe More from Therapy Works: Subscribe to the Therapy Works Substack for guidance on everyday struggles and access to Julia's monthly live webinar: ⁠⁠https://juliasamuel.substack.com/⁠⁠ Grieving someone you love? Julia's Grief Works Support Programme offers structured, expert-led help, with 94% of people reporting feeling better after using it. As a podcast listener you can get 25% off plus a 30-day money-back guarantee here - ⁠⁠www.griefworks.com/therapy⁠⁠ Follow Julia on Instagram: ⁠⁠@juliasamuelmbe⁠⁠ for tips, tools, and conversations about navigating life's challenges. If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing - it makes a big difference and helps others discover these conversations. If you need help finding a therapist, visit: ⁠⁠The Samuel Therapy Practice⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Is it harder when someone dies suddenly, or when you know their death is coming?  It's a question that comes up often in grief spaces, and there's no easy answer. Both are hard - just in different ways.  In this episode, Aimee Craig talks about grieving the deaths of both of her parents under very different circumstances. Aimee's dad died suddenly when she was 23, during a season of major life transitions. Nearly two decades later, her mom died after living with cancer for many years, including five years with a terminal diagnosis.  Aimee reflects on how differently she experienced these losses - not just because of the circumstances of each death, but because of who she was at each point in her life. At 23, grief felt overwhelming and frightening. At 41, as a parent and longtime Dougy Center volunteer, she had more language and capacity for grief, even while navigating the difficult realities of caregiving and end-of-life decision making.  We explore the emotional and physical impact of sudden loss versus anticipated death, the complicated realities of caregiving, and the grief that comes with milestone moments, holidays, and parenting without the support and celebration of your own parents.  We also discuss what it means to actually witness grief and how having space to tell the truth without judgment or pressure to feel better - can help grief feel less isolating and a little easier to carry.  We discuss: Sudden death and the shock it can have on the body and nervous system  Grieving before someone dies and the realities of caregiving  How grief changes as we change over time  The pressure and complexity of end-of-life decisions Parenting while grieving your own parents  Mother's Day, Father's Day, and other significant days Why witnessing grief matters  How being grief aware doesn't make us immune to being caught off guard by grief If you're supporting someone who is grieving, or navigating grief yourself, this episode validates that there's no right or wrong way to feel in grief, no timeline for it, and that we can't measure grief by how someone died.  Check out Aimee's podcast, Who Died?

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv TV personality Ashley Cain accused of using explicit sexist and misogynistic language towards women Social media ban is punishing the wrong people, teen influencers say Grieving sister used tracker to catch Derby memorial thief Muckamore Abbey Hospital Parents question care of their daughter Its very Bond Fashion experts on the England squads off pitch look Jeremy Clarkson announces cancer diagnosis in farm documentary series Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism We travel 530 miles to Lowestoft so our son can have a haircut PM sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest Norways crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says

Have you ever found yourself grieving a relationship that ended without closure, even though the person is still alive?In one of her most personal and heartfelt episodes yet, Adele explores the hidden grief that comes from losing relationships, friendships and connections without a clear ending. Through her own experiences and powerful psychological insights, she unpacks why we often blame ourselves when people pull away, how childhood beliefs can shape our adult relationships, and what it takes to stop shrinking yourself to keep others comfortable. If you've ever felt rejected, abandoned or struggled to let go of a relationship that never truly had an ending, this episode will remind you that your growth is not something to apologise for.

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv We travel 530 miles to Lowestoft so our son can have a haircut Its very Bond Fashion experts on the England squads off pitch look PM sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest Grieving sister used tracker to catch Derby memorial thief Jeremy Clarkson announces cancer diagnosis in farm documentary series Norways crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism Muckamore Abbey Hospital Parents question care of their daughter TV personality Ashley Cain accused of using explicit sexist and misogynistic language towards women Social media ban is punishing the wrong people, teen influencers say

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Muckamore Abbey Hospital Parents question care of their daughter We travel 530 miles to Lowestoft so our son can have a haircut Jeremy Clarkson announces cancer diagnosis in farm documentary series PM sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism TV personality Ashley Cain accused of using explicit sexist and misogynistic language towards women Norways crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says Its very Bond Fashion experts on the England squads off pitch look Grieving sister used tracker to catch Derby memorial thief Social media ban is punishing the wrong people, teen influencers say

To start, this book was written with Love for all those that were there and are still here to help and support us, pick us up, help carry the burden, cry and grieve with us, each and every day. Sponsored by @Moravian Sons Distillery and Doc Chavent. This book was not intended to point fingers at anyone. We know that everyone, no matter what they said or did, had positive intentions as they helped us in the grieving process. They genuinely wanted to help in some way. We know it was all done out of love. We recognize this and appreciate you helping us walk through these uncharted waters. Listen in for a chance to win a signed copy of What NOT to Say to People Who are Grieving. Copyright (c)2026. Emma Blogs, LLC. All rights reserved.                

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv PM sends Burnham and Labour warning over leadership contest TV personality Ashley Cain accused of using explicit sexist and misogynistic language towards women Social media ban is punishing the wrong people, teen influencers say Jeremy Clarkson announces cancer diagnosis in farm documentary series Its very Bond Fashion experts on the England squads off pitch look We travel 530 miles to Lowestoft so our son can have a haircut Norways crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says Grieving sister used tracker to catch Derby memorial thief Muckamore Abbey Hospital Parents question care of their daughter Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticism

In this episode, Gunter Swoboda explores the profound impact of the mentor wound—the absence of fathers, mentors, elders, and meaningful initiation—and how this hidden wound continues to shape men's identities, relationships, and emotional lives.Drawing on attachment theory, developmental psychology, and the role of rites of passage throughout history, Gunter examines how the decline of mentorship and eldering has left many men navigating adulthood without guidance or support. The episode explores the grief that accompanies what was missed, the importance of acknowledging the wound, and how healing begins by becoming the mentor the next generation needs.Topics• Understanding the mentor wound and its impact on men• Attachment theory and emotional development• The decline of traditional rites of passage• The importance of mentorship, guidance, and eldering• Grieving the absence of fathers and mentors• Reconstructing masculinity through conscious effort and connectionTakeaways• The mentor wound is a structural vulnerability, not simply personal sadness• Father absence creates deep psychological and relational gaps• Traditional rites of passage once played a vital role in initiating young men into adulthood• The decline of elders and mentorship leaves many men vulnerable and disconnected• Healing begins by grieving what was missed and becoming a mentor for othersSound Bites“Forgiveness and grief are not the same.”“Rebuilt by hand, one boy at a time.”“The next generation's right to be shown the way.”Inside This Episode• Understanding the mentor wound• How father absence affects development• Attachment theory and emotional formation• The role of rites of passage in manhood• Cultural shifts and modern masculinity• Grieving the absence of mentorship• Becoming the mentor you needed• Rebuilding masculinity through guidance, connection, and purposeGratitudeWe want to extend a huge thank you to our listeners in Charlotte for bringing North Carolina to #10 on the Top 10 USA listeners list. And to our Global Listeners, we extend our gratitude to our listeners in Instanbul (i-stan-bull) for bringing Turkey to #16 on our global listeners list! CONGRATULATIONS!! you made the Top Listeners List.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inspire-change-with-gunter--3633478/support.PatreonIf this episode resonates with you and you'd like to go deeper into practical exercises and guided reflection, Gunter offers extended self-development resources and exercises through our Patreon community: www.patreon.com/inspirechangeSponsorDistil UnionThis episode of Inspire Change with Gunter is brought to you by Distil Union, creators of beautifully designed, functional everyday carry accessories that help bring organization, simplicity, and intention into your daily life.Distil Union blends craftsmanship with thoughtful design to help you carry what matters most — without the clutter.

In this heartfelt solo episode, Michelle Bader Ebersole reflects on one of life's most bittersweet moments—watching her son, Payton, graduate high school without his dad there to witness it. As she navigates the mixture of pride, joy, and grief that often accompanies major life milestones after loss, Michelle shares personal stories, lessons from a recent women's retreat, and encouragement for anyone learning to carry both sorrow and hope.Drawing from her message on "Water Walking Faith," Michelle explores what it means to trust God when the future feels uncertain, allow grief to come in waves without fighting it, and embrace the beauty of life's meaningful moments even when they bring tears. Whether you're a widow, widower, or simply facing a season of change, this episode offers honest conversation, faith-filled encouragement, and a reminder that healing doesn't mean leaving your loved one behind—it means learning to move forward while carrying their love with you.For coaching, speaking, retreats, support groups, and grief resources, visit Michelle's Linktree and connect through the Widow Goals community.If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need hope todayBook a free grief coaching consultation call with Michelle ⁠HERE⁠Join the Widow Goals Online Community and get Michelle's Widow Goals Course use code podcast for a free monthLearn More About Michelle's Widow Coaching Program HereClick Here to Register for the Widow Goals Fall RetreatClick HERE to learn about the Widow Goals Support Program Click HERE to order Michelle's book Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your SpouseClick HERE to order the Widow Goals WorkbookClick HERE to order the Widow Goals Workbook Leader GuideClick HERE to apply to be a Widow Goals Group LeaderFollow Hayley's Parent Loss Goals Ministry Here on IG⁠⁠Here on FB⁠Click here to be sent an email on the anniversary of your spouse's passing, wedding anniversary, and more Click HERE to review Widow Goals on AmazonBook Michelle as a speakerGo here to see a list of all the areas we have Widow Goals Groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here to apply to be a guest on Widowed 2 Soon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Michelle on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowed2soon_/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/widowgoals⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See my videos on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

When someone we care about is grieving, many of us want to help—but often aren't sure how. In this episode, Tim explores the support grieving people actually need and why it is often far simpler than most people imagine. Through personal stories and reflections from his own journey, Tim discusses the importance of long-term support, the power of small gestures, and why presence matters more than perfect words. From practical acts of kindness during hospice care to friendships that continue showing up years after loss, this episode offers valuable insight for both grieving people and those who want to better understand their role in walking beside someone through the long road of grief. Because grief doesn't end after the funeral, and meaningful support doesn't have to either.

In 1 Samuel 25, David finds himself at a crossroads between wisdom and foolishness. Grieving the loss of Samuel and wounded by Nabal's insults, David is ready to take revenge into his own hands—until God uses the wisdom, humility, and courage of Abigail to stop him from making a devastating mistake. In this message, The Fool and the King, we discover that the same battle exists within each of us. Will we live according to the flesh, driven by anger, pride, and offense? Or will we surrender to the Spirit and choose humility, peace, and wisdom? Join us as we explore how God uses His people to speak truth into our lives and call out the kingly character He is forming within us.

Grief in teens rarely looks the way parents expect. Instead of tears and open conversations, it often shows up as irritability, withdrawal, risk-taking, or emotional distance. That can leave parents wondering whether their teen is grieving at all—or how to help if they are. In this episode, Dr. Cam sits down with grief expert and Master Certified Life Coach Krista St. Germain to unpack what grief really looks like in adolescents and why many common approaches to helping grieving teens can unintentionally make things harder. Together, they explore the latest understanding of grief, the impact loss has on the brain and body, and practical ways parents can support their teens through difficult life transitions and losses. Whether your teen is grieving the death of a loved one, the loss of a friendship, a major life change, or simply the challenges of growing up, this conversation will help you feel more confident supporting them with compassion and understanding.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why grief in teenagers often looks like typical adolescent behavior and how to recognize the hidden signs The Dual Process Model of Grief and why the traditional five stages of grief are outdated What parents should say—and avoid saying—to support a grieving teen How modeling healthy emotional expression helps teens build resilience and emotional intelligence

WE'RE BACK! omg i'm sorry y'all, life has been lifing! The book launched, my living son turned 3, we are showing our house to sell it, we are trying to expand out family, and i'm just living the grief dream! But I accidentally put the podcast aside, and I didn't even mean to...But it's back and it's not going anywhere!... My grief has changed because my life has changed and now at the 4.5 year mark, I want to talk about how normal life is with pain and joy at the same time. So this episode is about healing and how it's NOT a betrayal to our babies. It's so freakin hard you guys, like, the first year is suffocating and all we can do is survive, then we kind of come up for air and decide we want to try healing from this (which by the way, for me means, living and functioning happily with grief by my side always). How do we do that? Well that's the journey! I decided that I wanted to make Brody proud and live a life worth living. So I'm rebuilding and creating a life I love again. Healing is where it's at and that includes little joys, my family, friends, my mental health, creating a beautiful home, and a life I'm proud of. Coming with me?? I hope so! :) If you are new to Loss Life, please start the pod from the beginning. That is where I talk deep in the beginning of this journey and where it might resonate the most  MY BOOK, Stillbirth Survival is now on AMAZON! Buy it HERE ************************************* This Podcast is brought to you by LossLink.com. Find your loss posse in our are or internationally! Join this private, membership based community today. NOTE: I am not a doctor or a therapist. This podcast is not in place of therapy. The views of my guests are not always reflective of my own.  I am just a real life loss mom describing her experiences with life after loss. These are my experiences, and I'm putting it out there so you feel less alone. Always do your own research and make informed decisions! For more REAL TALK about stillbirth and grief, hit subscribe to be notified when another episode drops! Find me here: Instagram @thekatherinelazar Youtube: @thekatherinelazar Website: www.katherinelazar.com Local to Atlanta: https://www.northsidepnl.com/    

By the time an adult child finally says “I'm done,” they have usually been deciding it for about three years. The parent almost never sees it coming. The child was never once surprised. On the other side, the pain and anger that comes when someone you love with all your heart and soul refuses to talk to you? It's as crushing as it is confusing. This episode is for anyone who has ever sat in the car outside a parent's house, bracing themselves before they walk in. And it is just as much for the parent staring at a phone that has gone quiet, replaying what they could have done differently. If your relationship with your parent, or with your grown kid, has started to feel like a careful performance instead of a real connection, you are not imagining it, and you are not stuck with it. If it feels like bridges have been burned, there is a way back. In this episode you'll learn about the small, respectful shifts that re-open lines of communication, rebuild trust, and develop an enduring v.2 for your relationship. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Blindsided: Why Adult Children Pull Away 11:11 No One's to Blame, Everyone's Responsible 16:47 Why Adult Children Stop Being Honest With You 21:04 "Am I in Trouble?": When the Past Hijacks the Present 22:47 Raising From the Inside Out: The Foundation You Set Now 33:50 The Letter, the Agenda, and the Boundary 42:30 Grieving the Expectations You Handed Them 48:42 The PARENT Method, and the One Thing Bigger Than the Issues Resources: Full episode show notes and everything mentioned Book a free consultation with a therapist who specializes in this If this conversation stirred something up, that is worth paying attention to. You do not need to be in crisis to talk to someone. Come find us at GrowingSelf.com and schedule a free consultation. We will help you figure out what is actually going on between you and your parent, or you and your grown child, and what to try next. No pressure, no commitment, just a real conversation. XO, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self Special thanks to this month's sponsors of the podcast: Upwork — When you need specialized talent fast, Upwork gives you access to vetted professionals across 125+ categories, from marketing to web development to operations support. No long recruiting cycles. No guesswork. Just the right person, when you need them. Check it out at upwork.com — posting a job is free. Shopify — The all-in-one platform for building and growing your online business. Visit shopify.com/lhs to explore their tools and access exclusive listener discounts. OSEA — Amazing, clean, science-backed skincare made with the power of the sea. Use code LHS at oseamalibu.com for 10% off your first order. LNutra Prolon — A science-backed, plant-based nutrition program that supports fat loss, metabolism, cellular rejuvenation, and overall longevity. Head to ProlonLife.com/LHS for 15% off your first order + a bonus gift.

What do you do with all the emotions that linger after a fight with your spouse? Even when the argument is over, the hurt, disappointment, frustration, and unmet expectations can continue to swirl around in your mind and heart. In this episode, I sit down with Dave and Ann Wilson from FamilyLife Today to talk about what happens after marriage conflict and how to process those emotions in a healthy, Christ-centered way. We discuss recurring arguments, unmet expectations, disappointment in marriage, and practical ways to bring your emotions to God so resentment doesn't quietly take root. If you've ever felt stuck in the same marriage conflict over and over again, this conversation will remind you that healing and hope are possible. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN [00:00] Why Marriage Often Brings Our Deepest Emotional Triggers to the Surface [04:00] How to Find the Real Issue Underneath the Argument [15:00] The Hidden Wounds We Bring Into Marriage [20:00] Grieving the Marriage You Thought You Would Have [27:00] Help for Managing Emotions in Marriage: Tip #1: Asking God Before You Speak [32:00] Help for Managing Emotions in Marriage: Tip #2: Own Your Mistakes [35:00] What to Do When You Feel Hurt But Your Spouse Doesn't Understand [40:00] Protecting Hope During Long-Term Marriage Struggles [44:00] Using the A.D.D. Method to Process Marriage Emotions RESOURCES: Vertical Marriage: The One Secret That will Change Your Marriage by Dave and Ann Wilson How to Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want to Do Is Yell at Him by Ann Wilson FamilyLife Today Podcast RELATED EPISODES: Ep 299: Emotions in Marriage: When Should You Share (and When Should You Not)? Ep 301: What to Do When Your Husband Shuts Down Emotionally with Sathiya Sam Ep 342: Help for Emotional Overreaction in Relationships Ep 328: When Your Husband Is Driving You Crazy with Ann + Dave Wilson   Send us Fan Mail

Jessie Blodgett was a 19-year-old college student, musician, and theater performer with her whole future ahead of her.On July 15, 2013, her mother found her dead in her bedroom.At first, investigators had very little to go on, but as they worked the case, they uncovered evidence connecting Jessie's murder to a separate violent attack that happened just days earlier.The investigation eventually led police to Daniel Bartelt, someone Jessie had known for years and someone her family trusted.This episode breaks down the investigation into Daniel Bartelt, the evidence discovered in a park trash can, the murder trial, and the remarkable response from Jessie's father that continues to inspire people more than a decade later.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationshipcrime************************************************************************************************Podcast Promo: Darkcast Network*************************************************************************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you'd like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Please take some time to Rate, Share, Subscribe!

If you thought your life would look differently by now since you started along the path of trying to conceive, this episode is for you.Maybe you thought you'd already be pregnant … you imagined you'd have your baby in your arms… you never suspected things would be this hard.But instead, here you are …tracking, waiting, hoping, trying… navigating something that feels so uncertain and completely out of your control.And what doesn't get spoken about enough… is the grief that comes with that.Because this isn't just about getting pregnant. It's about the heartbreak of realising your life isn't unfolding in the way you expected.It's grieving timelines, milestones, versions of yourself, the comparison to so many of your friends around you. Moments you thought you'd already be living.And the hardest part? It can feel like a grief you're not even “allowed” to have… because nothing has technically been lost.But today, I want to give that feeling a voice.We're going to talk about how to process the timeline you thought you'd have… how to hold both grief and hope at the same time… and how to come back into trust, even when things feel impossible.By the time you finish listening, you'll find out:Why it's ok to grieve that your life looks different to what you expectedHow to let go of the timeline of "this has to happen NOW"How to find peace in the waitingThanks for being here on Your Journey to Fertility! When you finish listening, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway from today's episode. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, share it to your Instagram stories and tag me @jen.elementpilatesyoga If you're trying to conceive, I have lots of resources to support you:To grab a copy of my Free Fertility Yoga Guide, click here:To jump inside the Secret Fertility Shift private podcast series, click here:To learn more about In Your Element - The Fertility Yoga Experience click here and start using so many of the practices I speak about for yourself.This program is a guided way to: Sync with your cycle & synchronize your hormonesIncrease success rates through proven, scientific methodsRegulate your nervous system & make every part of this journey feel easier

EVEN MORE about this episode!Julie Ryan and Kara Goodwin share a moving and heartfelt conversation about loss, healing, and the enduring connection between loved ones on Earth and those in spirit. Drawing from personal experiences with sudden and tragic loss, they explore how grief can become a catalyst for spiritual awakening and deeper understanding.Together they discuss the difference between grief and trauma, what happens after death, why loved ones often attend funerals and memorials in spirit, and the surprising peace experienced by souls who have crossed over. You'll also learn how signs from spirit appear, why joy and grief can coexist, and how healing doesn't mean leaving your loved ones behind—it means transforming the relationship into one rooted in love rather than loss.This episode offers hope, comfort, and reassurance for anyone navigating grief or seeking a deeper understanding of life's greatest mystery.Guest Biography:Kara Goodwin is the host of the Soul Elevation podcast, where she explores ascension, spiritual awakening, energy healing, extraterrestrial connections, and consciousness. As a skilled energy healer and meditation guide, Kara empowers others to deepen their spiritual connection through transformative practices. Her debut book, Your Authentic Awakening: A Guide to Everyday Spiritual Living, provides a roadmap to embracing a spiritually awakened and authentic life. Through her work, Kara inspires others to elevate their souls and align with their highest potential.Episode Chapters:(0:00:00) - Introduction and Welcome(0:01:60) - Understanding Grief vs. Trauma(0:11:14) - The Shock and Cascade of Tragedies(0:15:58) - Suicide as Particular Grief(0:22:34) - Life Scripts and Soul Choices(0:28:02) - Reality Shifts and Multiple Timelines(0:34:08) - Why Healing Feels Like Abandonment(0:36:35) - What to Say to the Grieving(0:41:24) - The Power of Prayer for Spirit(0:45:34) - Joy and Grief Coexisting(0:50:56) - Funeral Rituals and Spirit Presence(0:54:49) - Why We Incarnate and Soul Evolution➡️ Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️ Julie's Intuitive Trainings✏️ Ask Julie a Question!

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Today I'm joined by Julia, a former 1-1 coaching client turned dear friend & now the person who helps me behind the scenes at Liv Label Free! What started as a coaching relationship has grown into a friendship, a collaboration, and countless deep conversations about neurodivergence, eating adaptations, spirituality, and what it actually means to create a life that feels aligned. In this episode, we explore the often-overlooked grief that can come with discovering you're autistic and/or ADHD later in life. We discuss loneliness, unmasking, self-compassion, soul-level connection, spirituality, eating adaptations, trusting the universe, and why neurodivergent discovery is not just about understanding yourself – it's about creating a life that truly aligns with who you are. Key Topics Discussed: Julia's experience of discovering she's autistic and the unexpected grief that followed Unmasking, self-accommodation, and no longer being able to “just push through” Loneliness in neurodivergent discovery and the importance of feeling truly understood The connection between neurodivergence and eating adaptations, safety, and trust Spirituality, soul-level connection, and creating an aligned life by trusting yourself Whether you're autistic, ADHD, a caregiver, or have just always felt different, this episode is a powerful conversation about grief, belonging, connection, and discovering who you are beneath the masks you've learned to wear. P.S. If you'd be interested in working with me and Julia together as a part of Julia's training to become a Liv Label Free coach, contact me at https://livlabelfree.com/contact!

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This week on Agony Aunties, they respond to a listener who avoids difficult conversations until their feelings spill out in anger or tears. Together, they explore why conflict can feel so threatening, how our childhood experiences shape the way we handle disagreement, and why keeping the peace often comes at the cost of our own needs. From conflict-avoidant partners to family dynamics, boundaries and people-pleasing, Julia, Emily and Sophie share honest reflections on their own experiences and offer practical tools for expressing yourself before resentment takes hold. If you've ever struggled to speak up, worried about upsetting people, or found yourself bottling things up until you explode, this episode is for you. Send us your Agony Aunties questions: jsamuelpod@gmail.com Or message Julia on Instagram: @juliasamuelmbe More from Therapy Works: Subscribe to the Therapy Works Substack for guidance on everyday struggles and access to Julia's monthly live webinar: ⁠⁠https://juliasamuel.substack.com/⁠⁠ Grieving someone you love? Julia's Grief Works Support Programme offers structured, expert-led help, with 94% of people reporting feeling better after using it. As a podcast listener you can get 25% off plus a 30-day money-back guarantee here - ⁠⁠www.griefworks.com/therapy⁠⁠ Follow Julia on Instagram: ⁠⁠@juliasamuelmbe⁠⁠ for tips, tools, and conversations about navigating life's challenges. If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing - it makes a big difference and helps others discover these conversations. If you need help finding a therapist, visit: ⁠⁠The Samuel Therapy Practice⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover fresh insights for church communications and digital ministry in this episode of the MyCom Church Communications and Marketing Podcast. This episode brings together digital ministry practitioners from the Phygital Ministry Fellows program. They share practical takeaways and deep reflections on building real relationships, fostering belonging, and creating spiritual spaces online.Whether you're a full-time digital pastor or new to online ministry, this episode will help you reimagine how to meet people in digital arenas—moving beyond simply broadcasting content to nurturing meaningful connection and community. You'll hear firsthand about real questions people carry into digital spaces, how to connect with younger generations, using pop culture as a bridge to faith, and the ethical considerations every church should make before trying the latest technology.(00:00) - Introduction: Rethinking Digital Ministry(02:08) - What Questions Are People Bringing Online?(05:00) - Belonging, Anxiety & Purpose in Digital Spaces(07:38) - Digital Spaces as First Stop for Spiritual Questions(09:39) - Are Online Relationships Really Shallow?(13:54) - Discord and Deep Community Formation(16:47) - The Gift of Vulnerability & Agency Online(18:58) - Markers of Trust in Digital Gatherings(21:41) - Rethinking Youth Engagement: Asking Better Questions(23:03) - Grieving the Old Models & Embracing Humility(24:08) - What Draws Young People to Online Spaces?(28:10) - Pop Culture as Sacred Text(32:14) - Theology of Incarnation and Presence in Digital Ministry(36:14) - Practicing Neighborliness in Virtual Spaces(37:48) - Ethics of Technology Use in Church(39:23) - Voices in the Wilderness: Pastoring Beyond the Walls(42:02) - Practical Takeaways for Digital Ministry(45:46) - Resources and ClosingMyCom is a production of United Methodist Communications. Find more episodes, show notes and links, and more resources for your communications ministry toolkit at www.ResourceUMC.org/MyCom-Podcast

Join the 2026 free summer joy challenge for moms!   Do you ever feel like you've gotten so busy taking care of everyone else that you've lost touch with yourself a little bit?   In this episode, Whitney sits down with social worker and author Amy Haydak for a conversation about the parts of motherhood we don't talk about enough. They dive into the identity shifts that happen when we become moms, the pressure to hold everything together, and why so many women feel guilty admitting that motherhood can be both beautiful and really hard at the same time.   Amy shares simple ways to reconnect with yourself when life feels overwhelming, along with insights on emotional regulation, asking for help, and paying attention to what your mind and body might be trying to tell you before you hit burnout. They also talk about the unrealistic expectations many moms carry and why taking care of yourself isn't something you earn, but rather something you need.   If you've ever missed parts of who you were before motherhood, felt stretched too thin, or wondered how to show up for yourself while showing up for everyone else, this conversation is for you. Press play and join us for a heartfelt discussion about motherhood, self-compassion, and finding your way back to yourself.   Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: Why so many moms feel like they've lost themselves in motherhood The pressure to be everything to everyone Grieving past versions of yourself while embracing who you're becoming How to recognize the signs of overwhelm before burnout hits Why asking for help can feel so hard The connection between self-care and emotional regulation Modeling healthy emotions for your children Finding small ways to reconnect with yourself in busy seasons Letting go of perfection and embracing self-compassion Reflection question to ponder: What do I need right now?   Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session   Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast   Connect with Amy: Website | Facebook | Book: Unwritten Stories: A Mother's Journey on Becoming | Cycle Breaker Course

You ever sit at a Chaldean/Assyrian funeral gathering and feel like something about it just doesn't sit right, even though everybody's there for a good reason? We get into what actually happens in those halls — the way the room splits, the "hired" wailers doing their thing to get people crying, and how the men usually end up talking business or church stuff while the women are on the other side. We discuss the pressure that falls on the women especially, the black clothes, the 40 days, the skipping weddings and celebrations, and how that can turn into something heavier than anyone meant it to be. We also call out the part that's harder to say out loud: how mourning can quietly become a competition, or how family drama and judgment show up right when people are already hurting. And the question that keeps coming back is the one that matters most — where is Jesus in the middle of all of it? If you've ever left one of these and felt like the traditions were running the show more than the actual grief or the faith, this conversation is gonna feel familiar. Featuring: Fr. Christopher Somo, Fr. Andy Younan, Abbot Ankido Sipo, Fr. Daniel Shaba –––

You spend a lot of time wishing you could go back to who you were before chronic illness.This episode is going to challenge that wish completely. Because the woman you miss, the one with the energy, the plans, the freedom to say yes, wasn't who you think she was. The longing to get her back may be the very thing keeping your body stuck, in a way no one has explained to you. It's one of the emotional patterns I see most in women with chronic illness and one almost no one connects to their symptoms.In this episode, you'll discover:The specific grief almost every woman with chronic illness carries without naming itThe truth about who that pre-illness version of you actually wasThe shift that ends the longing for a life you can't go back toThe mornings I described in this episode aren't years away. My 7-day audio series is built to help you start reaching for them now — getting out of your head and back to actually living. The women who've been through it share what shifted for them in a single week. CLICK HERE to learn what's possible for you.For women navigating Chronic Illness, Autoimmune Disease, IBS, Digestive Disorders, Migraines, Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Pain, PCOS, and Endometriosis.

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Send us Fan MailGrief is something none of us can avoid, yet many of us feel completely unprepared when it touches our lives or the lives of those we love.In this episode of Living the Reclaimed Life, co-host Robin Blumenthal sits down with Ashley Hughes, founder and executive director of Joy in the Mourning. After experiencing the traumatic loss of her husband at a young age, Ashley found herself navigating a journey she never expected. Through her own grief, God planted a passion in her heart to help others who are walking through loss and to equip friends, families, churches, and communities to better support those who are grieving.Ashley shares her personal story, the lessons she has learned through suffering, and practical ways we can come alongside those experiencing loss with compassion, understanding, and hope. This conversation offers encouragement for anyone who is grieving, as well as valuable insight for those who want to be a better friend, family member, or support person to someone facing one of life's most difficult seasons.Sponsor Spotlight: Joy in the MourningThis episode is sponsored by Joy in the Mourning.Joy in the Mourning exists to support those who are walking through grief by equipping individuals and communities with resources, training, and compassionate support so that no one has to navigate grief alone.Be sure to explore their support app and resources designed to help you become the kind of friend that someone who is grieving truly needs.Stay Connected with Ashley: joyinthemourning.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyinthemourningnational/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyinthemourningnationalConnect With UsIf this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who may need hope today.For more resources, stories, articles, podcast episodes, and community, download the Reclaimed Story app and join us as we learn to live the reclaimed life together.Here are two FREE Ebooks for you! 1. Shame Off You: 10 steps to shattering shame in your life, HERE. 2. ABC's: CLICK HERE for a FREE E-book to help you combat lies and replace them with God's truth.  For more encouragement, check out some of our offerings at www.reclaimedstory.comDid you know we have a jewelry line that speaks to your identity in Jesus? CLICK HERE to shop. Every purchase helps support our mission to provide healing and hope to women worldwide. Would you partner with us to spread the message of hope and healing? You can DONATE HERE.  Living the Reclaimed Life is a Reclaimed Story, Inc. podcast, An Arizona non-profit corporation. If you would like to connect with a safe group of women doing real-life together, join our private Facebook page, “Living the Reclaimed Life” or on  Facebook  or Instagram 

Loss is common to all of us and yet unique. Pain accompanies our losses, and grief accompanies our pain. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Bill Schmidgall and Kathy Knochel speak to this common yet unique experience of grieving and the hope for healing.    Show notes:  Grief marks the pain of loss, which by God's grace, is holy ground for God's shaping in our lives.  Grieving: the reaction to the pain of losing someone or something dear.  Losses: people, possessions, hopes, aspirations that were real at one time and now are not.   Despair: the unsettling hopeless feeling of realizing what once was, will not ever be again.  Hope: finding a settled peace where the loss has its proper present effect on your new normal. 

In this episode, Patrick Teahan, MSW, is joined by personality psychologist William Todd Schultz to explore the complicated emotional landscape of family estrangement and how early childhood loss intersects with creative expression.Todd specializes in profiles of artists and has published books such as Tiny Terror on Truman Capote, An Emergency in Slow Motion on Diane Arbus, Torment Saint on Elliott Smith, and The Mind of the Artist. Together, they detail how childhood trauma and the death of an estranged toxic family member elicit complex forms of grief. They introduce the concept of ambiguous loss and how individuals use creative mediums to process unresolved family systems issues.The episode begins by unpacking a complex dynamic: the dual reality of an abusive sibling being both a perpetrator and a victim within a dysfunctional family hierarchy. Patrick and Todd use this concept to illustrate why survivors often experience a muted emotional response when an estranged family member physically passes, as the psychological passing of the relationship occurred long ago.Listeners will learn:Ambiguous Loss and Estrangement: What it truly means to experience the death of a toxic sibling and why a blank emotional response is a valid reaction to long-standing estrangement.The Dysfunctional Hierarchy: A look at multigenerational trauma and how abusive family members are often both perpetrators and victims.Creative Adaptation: How individuals with artistic inclinations use creative mediums to mentally conjure and process a lost relationship.Resurrecting in Fantasy: The psychological process of resurrecting the deceased through art to form a new and manageable dynamic that buffers the trauma of the loss.Historical Perspectives on Creativity: An exploration of the mid-century Berkeley psychological assessments on creative writers and how the field quantifies creative and psychological traits.Patrick and Todd also provide insights into meaning-making and grief-related growth, encouraging listeners to understand how modern psychological frameworks apply to these complex forms of grief. By understanding how trauma shapes personality, survivors can begin to safely set boundaries and use creative outlets for self-preservation and healing.Keywords: childhood trauma, family estrangement, ambiguous loss, creative expression, meaning-making, multigenerational trauma, grief-related growth, personality psychology, toxic family systems, boundary setting. Join the Healing Community!Join the Monthly Healing Community Membership

Robin and Lynn are joined by fellow anxiety therapist Robyn Isman, not to talk about anxiety, but about the grief over losing their moms. Listeners of the pod know that Robin's mom died in 2010 and Lynn's mom died in August 2025, following the death of her dad the previous June. Robyn's mom died of metastatic breast cancer in November 2024. What's it like to parent, work, and show up for others while managing such a loss? WE'VE MADE PLAYLISTS OF OUR EPISODES TO HELP YOU FIND RESOURCES ON SPECIFIC TOPICS. Here is our first: For those brand new to the podcast, we suggest starting with this playlist featuring Lynn Lyons and the 7-part anxiety disruptor series as well as a 3-part series on the skills most helpful in managing anxious kids: flexibility, problem solving, and autonomy. Consult our Spotify profile for the most up-to-date selection. We will select two listeners who complete our listener survey. We hope it is you! FOLLOW US Join the Facebook group to get news on the upcoming courses for parents, teens, and kids. Follow Flusterclux on Facebook and Instagram. Follow Lynn Lyons on Twitter and Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

***Link to the Guided Meditation for Divorce Anxiety**How Not to Suck at Divorce YouTube Divorce: How to Handle the Rejection When You Didn't Want the DivorceDivorce is painful no matter what. But when you're not the one who wanted it? It can feel like so much more than a life change. It can feel like rejection.In this heartfelt mini episode of How Not to Suck at Divorce, Andrea Rappaport and Morgan Stogsdill tackle one of the most painful—and least discussed—parts of divorce: being the spouse who didn't want the marriage to end.But first- Don't miss out on our Divorce Crash Course. It's $50 for a limited time. Get it now to save thousands on your divorce. Why does being left hurt so much? Why do so many people immediately assume they're not enough? And how can that emotional pain quietly derail your divorce case, cost you money, and keep you stuck chasing answers you'll never get?Andrea and Morgan break down what happens to your brain when you're blindsided by divorce, why rejection often feels personal even when it isn't, and how to keep heartbreak from driving legal decisions.Plus, Andrea shares a simple but powerful tool that helped her survive some of her darkest divorce days: the "scheduled meltdown."In This Episode You Will Learn✅ Why divorce rejection feels so personal ✅ What happens to your brain when you're blindsided ✅ Why people often treat divorce like evidence against themselves ✅ How emotional pain can lead to expensive legal mistakes ✅ The difference between grieving a person and grieving a future ✅ Why family court cannot provide emotional closure ✅ How heartbreak can derail settlement negotiations and mediation ✅ The legal risks of making decisions from a place of hurt ✅ Andrea's "scheduled meltdown" technique for emotional regulation ✅ How to get your brain back online when emotions take overTimestamps(00:00) Why divorce feels like rejection when you didn't want it (03:16) The emotional conclusions people make after being left (04:20) How rejection can derail your divorce strategy (05:21) You're not really fighting about the house (06:33) Grieving the future you thought you would have (07:07) Why legal deadlines don't stop for heartbreak (08:17) The expensive trap of chasing closure (10:12) Morgan's cautionary tale about "Chad" and emotional decision-making (12:02) The opposite problem: fighting every battle out of anger (13:30) Separating emotion from legal strategy (14:00) Andrea's "scheduled meltdown" exercise (16:33) How to release emotions without sabotaging your case (18:18) Why this divorce is only one episode in your storyKey Takeaways

What happens when the life you worked so hard for no longer feels like your dream? In this deeply honest conversation, author + self-healing expert Yasmine Cheyenne joins Lindsey to unpack burnout, reinvention, and the emotional reality of entering your “comeback era.”  Yasmine opens up about the pressure women feel to hold everything together while secretly feeling disconnected. From motherhood and ambition to the weight of comparison and perfectionism, she shares how self-betrayal kept her stuck—and why honesty finally set her free. Together, they discuss reconnecting with your younger self + learning how to trust your desires again. Yasmine shares wisdom on boundaries, self-worth + taking small steps toward the life you actually want. This conversation is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to choose yourself. We also talk about: Reconnecting with your younger self Why success can still feel unfulfilling Comparison, perfectionism + self-betrayal The fear of starting over later in life Building self-trust through small daily steps Boundaries, honesty + hard conversations Grieving old versions of yourself Redefining success on your own terms Giving yourself permission to choose yourself Resources: http://yasminecheyenne.com http://instagram.com/yasminecheyenne https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-comeback-era-yasmine-cheyenne?variant=44065298153506 https://yasminecheyenne.substack.com/ Order our book, Almost 30: A Definitive Guide To A Life You Love For The Next Decade and Beyond, here: https://bit.ly/Almost30Book.  Sponsors: Ritual | Don't settle for less than evidence-based support. Save 25% on your first month at https://www.Ritual.com/ALMOST30.  BetterHelp | This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/almost30 and get on your way to being your best self with 10% off your first month. Chime | It just takes a few minutes to sign up. Head to https://www.Chime.com/ALMOST30. Naturium | Give your skin the affordable, luxurious glow up it deserves. Go to Naturium.com/ALMOST30 for 10% off your first purchase today. Ka'Chava | Go to https://www.kachava.com and use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your first order. Cozy Earth | Head to https://cozyearth.com and use code ALMOST30 for up to 20% off! And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, make sure to let them know you heard about Cozy Earth right here! To advertise on this podcast please email: partnerships@almost30.com. Learn More: https://almost30.com/about https://almost30.com/morningmicrodose https://almost30.com/book Join our community: https://facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups https://instagram.com/almost30podcast https://tiktok.com/@almost30podcast https://youtube.com/Almost30Podcast Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Don't Miss This, Dave Butler and Grace Freeman study the books of Ruth and 1 Samuel and explore stories of covenant love, redemption, grief, and revelation. Through the story of Ruth, they focus on the kind of love that goes beyond obligation and expectation. After Naomi loses her husband and sons, Ruth refuses to leave her side and instead makes the covenant declaration, “whither thou goest, I will go.” Dave and Grace describe Ruth as a story of radical kindness and “love outside the lines,” showing how covenant relationships are ultimately rooted in loyalty, compassion, and caring for others. The episode also centers on Naomi's grief and redemption. Naomi returns to Bethlehem feeling completely empty, bitter, and forgotten after losing everything she once had. Yet throughout the story, God quietly begins restoring what was lost through the kindness of Ruth and Boaz. Dave explains the biblical role of a “redeemer” as someone who restores another person to belonging, safety, and hope, ultimately pointing to Jesus Christ as the Great Redeemer. Grace reflects on how healing often comes through the love and mercy of others, reminding listeners that God does not abandon people in their grief and that empty places in life can still become full again. The discussion then shifts to Hannah and Samuel in 1 Samuel, where Hannah's desperate prayer for a child becomes a powerful example of faithful pleading before God. After years of sorrow, Hannah pours out her soul to the Lord and eventually receives the miracle she longed for in the birth of Samuel. Grace especially highlights Hannah's willingness to dedicate Samuel back to God, showing a faith rooted in surrender and trust. The hosts also focus on young Samuel learning to recognize the voice of the Lord, emphasizing the hopeful phrase “Samuel did not yet know the Lord.” They teach that many people feel forgotten or believe God has never spoken to them, but Samuel's story reminds us that God continues calling patiently and persistently until His children learn to recognize His voice. Throughout the episode, Dave and Grace return again and again to the reminder that God remembers, speaks, restores, and helps His people. From Ruth's loyalty, to Naomi's redemption, to Hannah's prayers, to Samuel hearing the Lord's voice, every story points to a God who does not give up on His children. The episode closes with Samuel building an “Ebenezer,” a memorial stone of help, as a reminder that God had answered and delivered them before. Together, these chapters become an invitation to remember the moments God has spoken, rescued, redeemed, and carried us through difficult seasons, even when His voice or His timing felt far away. Chapters: 00:00 INTRO 06:33 The theme of radical generosity 11:19 Visiting Rising Star in India 16:31 Understanding covenants of kindness 25:00 The role of a redeemer 30:50 Grieving dreams and finding hope 36:48 Boaz offers land redemption 41:20 Jesus' family tree and traits 44:20 Hannah's heartfelt prayer and promise 51:39 Feeling disconnected from spirituality 57:41 Boy's spiritual experience in Costa Rica 59:22 Listening for God's guidance 01:04:58 Reflecting on answered prayers Sign up for the Don't Miss This newsletter at www.dontmissthisstudy.com #dontmissthis #comefollowme NEWSLETTER LINK: The Don't Miss This video, the prayer poster, and tip-ins for kids, teens, couples and individuals can all be found in this week's newsletter. Sign-up link in bio if you haven't had a chance yet!! www.dontmissthisstudy.com Instagram: @dontmissthisstudy Podcast: Don't Miss This Study Facebook: Don't Miss This Study Follow Grace Instagram @thisweeksgrace Follow David Instagram: @mrdavebutler Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mrdavebutler/ Subscribe to the Don't Miss This App https://www.dontmissthisstudy.com/app

Josh Taylor of TLC's "Rattled," a hometown friend of the Robertsons, joins Jase, Al, and Uncle Si just weeks after the passing of his wife, Aly, to honor her tremendous faith, her long battle with cancer, and the legacy she left for their four daughters. Josh reflects on the miracles woven through their marriage, from infertility and adoption to surprise pregnancies, and shares how he's fighting to protect his girls' faith in God while carrying Aly's story forward. Si and Jase get emotional as they consider the closeness of eternity, the hope of resurrection, and the power of a life that keeps pointing people to Jesus even after death. In this episode: John 5, verse 39; Psalm 128, verses 3–4; 2 Corinthians 5, verse 8; Luke 20, verse 38; John 8, verse 32; Romans 5, verse 17; Hebrews 2, verses 14–15; 1 John 4, verses 17–18; 1 John 5, verse 18; John 11, verse 35 “Unashamed” Episode 1338 is sponsored by: https://www.covesmart.com/unashamed/ — Use code UNASHAMED at checkout for up to 70% off your first order! https://chministries.org/unashamed — See why Christians are ditching health insurance for good. Get a simpler alternative at half the cost! https://vanman.shop/unashamed — Get 15% off your first order with code UNASHAMED http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 The Big Scheduling Mix-Up 07:32 Josh Taylor Honors Aly's Faith, Beauty & Legacy 12:08 Infertility & the Moment Josh Had to Trust God 20:46 The Family Miracle No One Saw Coming 29:55 The Taylors' TLC Show  36:42 Aly's Final Days 44:18 Jase Remembers His Own Loss 50:24 Protecting Daughters While Grieving Their Mom 55:35 Jase Prays for Josh, His Girls & Aly's Legacy — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices