493. Still Connected: Carre Gordon on Grief, Signs, and Love Across the Veil

In this heartfelt episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts reunites with her childhood friend Carre Gordon to talk about loss, connection, and healing. The two reminisce about their carefree days growing up together in Kentucky before Carre shares her journey through grief after the sudden loss of her son, Grant, during what began as an ordinary birthday celebration.

Carre opens up about the unexpected signs and messages she's received from Grant, and how they've shown her that her bond with her son didn't end it just changed shape. The conversation moves through the role of spirituality, the healing power of community, and the lessons trauma can teach us about strength and vulnerability.

Together, Reena and Carre explore mediumship, the idea of soul contracts, and what it means to stay connected to someone you've lost. Carre's story is a gentle, grounded reminder that grief isn't linear and that love doesn't disappear, it just finds new ways to reach us.

If you or someone you love is navigating loss, this episode offers comfort, honesty, and the reassurance that you're not walking through it alone.

🎙️ What's in This Episode

• Carre's journey through grief and healing after losing her son
• Signs and messages from loved ones beyond the veil
• Why community and support matter so much in navigating loss
• Grief as a personal journey there's no "right" way to do it
• Soul contracts and the idea of a pre-written path
• Finding comfort and connection in the face of loss

💭 Memorable Quotes from Carre

• "Life happens for us, not to us."
• "We can still have an energetic relationship with our loved ones."

⏱️ Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction to Carre Gordon (05:15) Reminiscing about childhood memories in Kentucky (15:30) The impact of losing a child and navigating grief (25:00) Signs and messages from Grant (35:45) The role of community in healing (45:00) Spiritual connections and the concept of soul contracts

Resources mentioned

https://www.helpingparentsheal.org/

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Join us for this enlightening conversation about love, loss, and the connections that keep shaping our lives even after death. If you or someone you know is struggling, remember that support is available and healing is possible.