EP178 - Grief in the Everyday: When Ordinary Moments Trigger Extraordinary Pain
Grief doesn’t just show up on anniversaries or holidays — it can sneak into the grocery store, the car ride home, or a favorite recipe. In this episode, we’ll talk about how the most ordinary moments ...
4 Nov 202511min
EP177 - Words Matter: Supporting Someone Through Loss
When someone you love is grieving, it’s hard to know what to say—or what not to say. In this episode of Journey to Grateful, I explore the power of words during times of loss and how our intentions, t...
28 Okt 202517min
EP176 - Autumn Shadows & Light
As the season turns to autumn, grief can feel sharper. The falling leaves, shorter days, and cooler nights echo the endings we carry inside. In this episode, I explore how the shadows of this season—m...
21 Okt 202511min
EP175 - We Don’t Move On From Grief — We Move Forward With Love
In this episode of Journey to Grateful, I explore the often-misunderstood difference between “moving on” and “moving forward” after loss. While the phrase “move on” suggests leaving our loved ones beh...
14 Okt 202510min
EP174 - Living to Honor, Not Just to Mourn
In this episode of Journey to Grateful, I share a deeply personal truth I’ve discovered in grief: that honoring our loved ones doesn’t mean staying stuck in mourning them. It means finding the courage...
7 Okt 202511min
EP173 - Comparing Losses: Same Storm, Different Boats
Grief comes in many forms — the loss of a spouse, a child, a parent, a sibling, or a close friend. Each loss is devastating in its own way, yet too often we fall into the trap of comparing one grief t...
30 Sep 202510min
EP172 - Taking Off the Ring: A Widow’s Most Personal Choice
The decision of whether — or when — to take off your wedding ring after losing a spouse is one of the most personal and emotional choices we face in grief. It’s not simply about jewelry; it’s about lo...
23 Sep 202511min
EP171 - Grief and Identity: Who Am I Without Them?
Losing someone you love doesn’t just take them from your life — it can feel like it takes you from yourself. In this heartfelt episode, I share how the death of my wife, Colleen, left me questioning w...
16 Sep 202514min
