• 61 | How You Can Use AI in Your Grief Journey
    Aug 21 2025

    Can AI actually help in your grief journey?

    In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 ways you can use AI tools like ChatGPT to support your healing. Whether that’s writing letters to your child, finding comforting scripture, or even processing the emotions that feel too heavy to carry alone. This isn’t about replacing your faith or community, it’s about having a gentle tool available whenever you need it.

    If you’re curious how technology can come alongside your grief, this one’s for you.

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    Free Grief Prompts for ChatGPT

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    18 mins
  • 60 | The Grief No One Talks About: Why Everything Feels Different After Loss
    Aug 7 2025

    Have you ever tried doing something you once loved, only to find it doesn't feel the same after losing your child?

    In this episode, we talk about the part of grief that no one talks about. I’ll share my own experience and walk you through why this happens, what it means, and how we can get through it. If you feel like you don’t even know who you are anymore - this one’s for you.

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    Psychology Today article

    How Close is God in Your Grief? 4 Ways He Shows Us He's Near

    Rediscovering Who You Are After Losing Your Child

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    24 mins
  • 59 | Simple Ways to Create a Peaceful, Joyful Summer
    Jun 5 2025

    Summer doesn’t have to be busy to be beautiful. In this episode, I’m sharing simple and practical ways to create a peaceful, joyful summer - even if life feels overwhelming.

    Let’s talk about how to slow down, be present in the little things, and choose joy in this season. You don’t have to do it all.

    Let’s make space for what really matters.

    🔗Links Mentioned in Episode: The Power of Distractions in Your Grief Journey What are Your Priorities? How to Find Out AND How to Find Time For Them

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    20 mins
  • 58 | It's Okay to Not be Okay. Tips on Making it Through Hard Days.
    May 22 2025

    Do you ever have those days where everything feels heavy and you're just trying to make it through the day? I see you friend.

    In this episode, I’m want to share some encouragement for you on these days that come in our grief. And give you some simple tips to help you keep going when you feel like giving up.

    If you're grieving, overwhelmed, or just tired, I want you to know - you’re not alone, and it’s okay to not be okay.

    Let’s walk through this together, one small step at a time.

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    Sign up for my newsletter How Close is God in Your Grief? 4 Ways He Shows Us He's Near 3 Ways Walking Outside Can Play a Role in Your Healing Journey FREE Lifesaver Verse Download Griefshare Support Group While We’re Waiting Facebook Group

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    25 mins
  • 57 | Just Starting Your Grief Journey? Here Are Some Tools & Resources That Will Help
    Dec 19 2024

    Grief can feel overwhelming when you’re just starting your journey, and you may be wondering where to begin. Are you feeling lost or unsure of how to take your first steps toward healing?

    In this episode, I’m sharing 6 essential tools and resources that can help guide you through this difficult time and provide support along the way. Stay tuned to discover what could make a difference in your grief journey.

    🔗Links Mentioned in Episode: FREE January Scripture Calendar Sleeping After Child Loss: 5 Tips to Help You Fall Asleep After Losing Your Child Plant Therapy Essential Oils (aff link) 3 Simple Ways to Create a Peaceful Home How my Lifesaver Verse Has Kept Me From Drowning in my Grief Journey FREE Lifesaver Verse Download The Power of Distractions in Your Grief Journey Struggling to Find a Grief Community? 3 Places You Can Look! How Close is God in Your Grief? 4 Ways He Shows Us He's Near

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    18 mins
  • 56 | 4 Ways to Experience Joy After Loss During the Holiday Season
    Dec 5 2024

    The holiday season is so hard when you’re walking through the grief that comes with losing your child.

    Just getting through this season seems hard enough. Thinking about feeling joy too? I know it seems impossible.

    But that’s why I wanted to bring you this episode. To not only tell you it is possible to feel joy during this season, but also to give you 4 ways you can experience that joy this season.

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    18 mins
  • 55 | How to Make Time for What Really Matters to You
    Nov 21 2024

    This time of year brings about all sorts of emotions, especially as grieving parents. This year, it’s causing me to really think about what’s important in my life. What are my priorities? Am I spending enough time in my life doing what matters most to me?

    How can you answer that? Is your life so busy that at the end of the day, you look back and think “I didn’t do anything that really mattered to me”.

    If so, friends, this episode is for you! I give you 3 steps you can take to claim back your time and start spending time on your priorities.

    Don’t let the busyness of life steal time away from what matters most to you.

    🔗Links Mentioned in Episode: Clockify App

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    10 mins
  • 54 | Feel Like You're Drowning in Your Grief? 3 Ways to Get Your Head Above Water
    Nov 14 2024

    Have you ever felt like you’re just barely keeping your head above water in your grief? Like no matter what you do, you’re sinking deeper and deeper? Maybe you’re wondering if you’ll ever catch a break or breathe a little easier again.

    I so understand you friend.

    In this episode, I want to share three ways to help you rise above the waves, take a breath, and start moving forward - even in those moments when it feels impossible.

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    FREE Download - Find Your Lifesaver Verse How my Lifesaver Verse Has Kept Me From Drowning in my Grief Journey 3 Ways Walking Outside Can Play a Role in Your Healing Journey The Power of Distractions in Your Grief Journey

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    13 mins