146: Finding Faith, Hope, and Joy in Uncertain Times Dr. Kim Lozada on Resilience

Join Dr. Shine on What's Your Shine? The Happy Podcast for a heartfelt conversation with Dr. Kim Lozada, retired educator, cancer survivor, and author of The COVID Chronicles: A Journey of Faith and Hope. In this powerful episode, Dr. Lozada shares how a spontaneous journaling habit during the early days of the pandemic evolved into a published book—one that serves as both a personal memoir and a collective time capsule for a moment in history we'll never forget. As the world slowed down, Kim picked up her pen. What began as a tool for reflection quickly became a record of everyday life—from grocery store runs and Zoom calls to deeply personal battles, including her unexpected breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Through it all, Kim leaned into her creativity, faith, and community to find joy in the small things—painted rock trails, fairy house scavenger hunts, and "God winks" that reminded her she was never alone. Key Topics: Why journaling is a powerful tool for healing, clarity, and growth How The COVID Chronicles became an accidental but enduring book Surviving breast cancer in the midst of a global pandemic Finding beauty and meaning in unexpected places How creativity and community carried Kim through her hardest days Whether you lived through the pandemic feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or reflective, this episode is a powerful reminder of what it means to slow down, pay attention, and document our stories—because in doing so, we discover just how much light we carry. Connect with House of Shine  Order The COVID Chronicles: A Journey of Faith and Hope