I Play Solitaire with My Dead Mom and Eat Chocolate for Both of Us - Episode 72
This week, Lisa discusses running a half marathon on the anniversary of her mom's death and getting get news at work, and all she wants to do is pick up the phone and call her mom. Instead, she commun...
20 Sep 19min
Grief and Marathon Running: Losing Your Mom While Raising Kids with Heather Morrison Mainville
Grief and life are a marathon, not a sprint. They are full of uphills, downhills, and unexpected turns. In this episode, recorded live on the fourth anniversary of Lisa’s mother Emily's passing (and j...
13 Sep 22min
The $200K Mistake Families Don't See Coming with Senior Transition Advisor Ryan Riggins
There's a mistake hiding in almost every "we'll buy your house for cash" letter. These sometimes come when a family is most vulnerable as they prepare for or already have a loved one in a continuing c...
6 Sep 49min
Episode 69 - Be a Little Dolly: Honoring Dolly Parton's Legacy of Grief, Generosity & Grandpa Honky's "Girlfriend"
This week, Lisa reflects on Dolly Parton's passing. Dolly was a legend, a woman whose warmth, honesty, and generosity touched millions. Her legacy teaches us about turning personal loss into lasting g...
30 Aug 11min
Episode 68 - The Call You Never Want: Real Talk on Caregiving Next Steps for a Parent
Lisa got the call about her dad this week, and instead of pretending everything's fine, she decided to talk about it because that's what this podcast has always been for. This is a real-time, in-the-t...
23 Aug 12min
Episode 67 - You Never Know If It's the Last Goodbye: Make Every Farewell Count
In this solo episode, Lisa tunes in from her family's camp in Maine — a place where her mom's presence still lingers in the woodland gardens, the lake air, and the memories tucked into every corner. B...
16 Aug 14min
Episode 66 - Turning Grief Into Growth: Ksenia Merck on Creative Expression Through Art, Loss, & Ghost Flower
What happens when the person you built your life with leaves behind an unfinished manuscript? In this episode, artist and architect Ksenia Merck joins us to talk about turning grief into growth. We le...
9 Aug 45min
Episode 65 - What Is Your Handicap? Choosing Joy, Presence, & What Really Matters After Loss
In this solo episode, Lisa opens up about a bittersweet wave of grief triggered by an old photo memory of a day spent with her mom exploring Maine — and turns it into a gentle teaching moment on how t...
3 Aug 20min
