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09/18/2026

From this week’s episode with Gyani Richards, this was one of the reflections I shared with him after listening to his story.

When we talk about allowing grief to transform us, I want to be really clear: I am not implying that we all have to do something big or public with our pain. You do not have to become a grief counselor, start a non-profit foundation, write a book, or host a podcast.

Transformation doesn’t have to be loud.

We simply get to choose how we wish for our loss to reshape our lives, and that choice can happen in deeply quiet, private ways. It might look like becoming gentler with yourself, softening your heart toward others, setting healthier boundaries, or simply holding a deeper presence in your everyday life.

Grief changes us whether we want it to or not. But how we allow it to transform us is a quiet, personal choice that belongs entirely to you. 🕊️

🎧 Tap the link in my bio to listen to the full, deeply moving episode with Gyani Richards!

09/17/2026

Birth and death are the two most profound transitions in human life, yet society only wants to celebrate one of them.
My guest Gyani Richards reminds us that grief isn’t a problem to be solved. It’s a sacred human experience that deserves the same love, presence, and honoring that we give to new beginnings.

If you’ve ever felt lonely or misunderstood in your loss, this episode is a gentle invitation to feel seen.

🎧 Click the link in my bio to listen to the full conversation!

09/10/2026

Hoy hace un mes del terremoto en Colombia. 🇨🇴

En el episodio del podcast esta semana hablĂł de la importancia de honrar cada una de nuestras emociones y validar todo lo que estamos sintiendo, sin juzgarnos.
Cuando reprimimos el dolor, la tristeza o la incertidumbre, esas emociones y traumas tienden a quedarse atrapados en nuestro cuerpo. Pero al nombrar en voz alta o por escrito lo que estamos sintiendo , le quitamos a la emociĂłn el control sobre nuestro dĂ­a a dĂ­a y permitimos que se libere.

Tanto si estás viviendo este dolor de cerca como desde la distancia, tus emociones son totalmente válidas.

👇 ¿Qué emoción necesitas nombrar y honrar hoy? Te leo en los comentarios.

(Comenta Colombia para que te mande el enlace del podcast directamente)

09/08/2026

Can you imagine receiving condolences without even knowing something has happened?

That’s exactly how my parents found out my 18-year-old sister, Zorana, had died. I was 21, living in California with my Grandma Bue while my family was in Colombia. I got the heartbreaking call first.

While I was frantically pacing the stairs trying to reach my parents, word traveled. Well-meaning friends assumed my parents already knew and called to offer their sympathy.

That experience taught me something I still live by today… when I hear about a death, I always pause before reaching out. I want to make sure that lines don’t get crossed. I know it’s human nature to call and reach out right away, yet waiting a few hours (sometimes even a day… depending on the situation) can give the family the time and space they need to inform all the close family members.

Have you ever experienced lines of communication being crossed?
Share in the comments 👇🏽

09/07/2026

So often, we let our hard circumstances dictate who we are. But what if we made a different choice? ✨
I absolutely love the way my guest Glenn Sturm talks about this. He has lived with an “incurable” cancer for 17 years, but he made a definitive choice early on to not let the disease define him.

Glenn’s outlook is such a beautiful reminder that while we can’t change our history, we can always choose how we step into our future. Listen to the full episode to hear his perspective of life.

🎧 Tap the link in my bio to listen to Glenn’s full story! Find the podcast in Apple, Spotify and YouTube.

👇 Let me know in the comments: How do you keep your circumstances from defining who you are?

09/02/2026

“You never know whose life you’re going to change…and you never know whose life you’re going to save.” ✨

Toward the end of our conversation, Mia Godfrey shared a truth that so many of us need to hear: Your story matters.
Whatever you have walked through, the heartache, the silent struggles, the seasons of starting over, your experiences are unique, but they are also a lifeline for someone else feeling alone in their pain. You don’t need to have it all figured out, and you don’t have to find a publisher tomorrow. Sometimes healing simply begins by putting one honest sentence onto a blank journal page.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now!
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and at the link in bio.

💬 Has journaling or sharing your story ever helped you process a difficult season? Drop a ❤️ below or let us know in the comments.

(Ideas de cómo apoyar alguien en duelo.. en español en los comentarios)After interviewing hundreds of guests on Grief, G...
08/31/2026

(Ideas de cómo apoyar alguien en duelo.. en español en los comentarios)

After interviewing hundreds of guests on Grief, Gratitude, and the Gray In Between… grief therapists, hospice chaplains, and everyday grievers…one truth is clear: our society is deeply uncomfortable with grief.

When someone’s world shatters, we want to help, but we freeze. We worry about saying the wrong thing, or we reach for platitudes that unintentionally create distance.

Here are some ways we can show up:
1. Drop the platitudes.
“Everything happens for a reason,” “They’re in a better place,” and “At least…” statements comfort the speaker, not the griever. Grief isn’t something to fix.

2. Offer specific help.
Grievers often don’t have the energy to ask for what they need. Replace “Let me know if you need anything” with concrete support.
“I’m bringing dinner tomorrow at 5. Chicken or pasta?”

3. Say their loved one’s name.
Mentioning the person who died brings comfort, not pain. Share memories. Remember anniversaries.

3. Say their loved one’s name.
Mentioning the person who died brings comfort, not pain. Share memories. Remember anniversaries.

5. Make room for both grief and joy.
Laughter doesn’t mean they’re “over it.” Grief and gratitude can coexist.

Which one resonates with you? What is one way someone supported you that made you feel seen in your grief?

Save this post to revisit when you need it.

08/26/2026

Sometimes we overcomplicate what it means to show up for someone who is grieving. 🤍
We search for the “perfect” words, worry about saying the wrong thing, or feel the urge to offer advice and fix what cannot be fixed. But grief isn’t a problem to be solved—it’s an experience to be honored.
Often, the most profound support is the simplest: meeting people exactly where they are.
In this clip, my guest Mia Godfrey shares a tender memory of how a dear friend supported her during deep grief. Knowing Mia didn’t want to be hugged or touched, her friend simply sat behind her in silence and tossed napkins over her shoulder into her lap as she cried, no lectures, no platitudes, just quiet, unconditional presence.

Mia is an author, coach, and speaker whose memoir, Buried Not Broken, chronicles her journey of resilience, from growing up under communist Romania and navigating profound personal loss to caring for her sister Mona through terminal ovarian cancer. In our conversation, Mia reminds us of the power of giving people the space to grieve in their own unique way and trusting that even when we feel buried, we are growing roots to bloom again.

💬 I’d love to hear from you: What is one simple or unexpected way someone showed up and made you feel truly supported in your grief? Share your story in the comments below. 👇

🎧 Our full conversation is now live! Listen to the episode with Mia Godfrey on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Podcasts, or at the link in my bio. Or Comment LINK and I’ll DM you the episode link.

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