Be Willing to Be Willing: Lisa Espinoza on Grief, Joy & Losing Chandler

Some losses happen in a moment. Others continue unfolding for years.In this deeply moving conversation, Lisa Espinoza shares the layered story of grief that has shaped her life—from losing her mother at just 18 years old to the devastating loss of her youngest son, Chandler, in 2019 after he was struck by a car while riding his bike to work. For 18 grueling days, Lisa and her family lived between hope and heartbreak as Chandler remained on life support. And in the middle of that unimaginable pain, they were faced with another devastating reality: complications and failures in his final care that ultimately prevented his wish of becoming an organ donor from being fulfilled. But this conversation is about more than loss. It’s about what happens after.Together, we explore: The long-term impact of layered grief and trauma  What it means to continue living after unimaginable loss  How purpose, perspective, and faith evolve through suffering  The physical reality of grief and heartbreak  The complicated relationship between sorrow and joy  Why healing doesn’t mean “moving on” Lisa also shares the story behind one of the most powerful ideas in the episode: “What would honor Chandler?” And ultimately, what it means to simply: “Be willing to be willing… to be open to the possibility of joy.” This conversation is tender, honest, heartbreaking, and deeply hopeful all at once. If you’ve ever loved deeply… grieved deeply… or wondered whether joy is still possible after loss—this episode is for you.We would love to hear from you—please send us some "Fan Mail"!Support the showHearing the stories of others helps us connect more deeply to our own—because legacy is built in how we live, every single day.💬 Subscribe, Review & ShareFollow the show, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with someone who may need it. 🔗 Connect with UsHave a story or expertise to share? We’d love to hear from you. 🌐 www.thepigpodcast.com 📬 thepigpodcast.com/contact📱 Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn💖 Support the Show If The P-I-G has meant something to you, consider supporting or sponsoring the podcast: thepigpodcast.com/sponsorship |  buzzsprout.com/2449606/support