EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 53 MIN
Episode #32 - Loss of a Parent - "Learning to Live Life a Little Differently" by Katie Valk
from Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERY · host Tim Decorah
On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Katie Valk to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Katie shares her deeply moving story of loss and resilience. In August 2021, Katie’s mother tragically passed away, leaving behind her husband and three children. Katie, just a junior in high school at the time, faced uncertainty. She talks openly about how this devastating loss forced her to mature quickly, cope with grief while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy in her life.Through heartbreak and sadness, Katie has learned not only to survive, but to thrive. She reflects on the lessons she’s gained from her mother’s passing—how it deepened her family's bond, and inner strength. Katie’s journey is a testament to resilience, showing that it gets better but it will always hurt.Join us for this heartfelt conversation as Katie Valk inspires us with her strength, outlook on life, and the remarkable way she’s choosing to honor her mother’s memory while building a future full of memories. You don’t want to miss this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791. CAN’T WAIT!!!
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On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Katie Valk to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Katie shares her deeply moving story of loss and resilience. In August 2021, Katie’s mother tragically passed away, leaving behind her husband and three children. Katie, just a junior in high school at the time, faced uncertainty. She talks openly about how this devastating loss forced her to mature quickly, cope with grief while trying to maintain a sense of normalcy in her life.Through heartbreak and sadness, Katie has learned not only to survive, but to thrive. She reflects on the lessons she’s gained from her mother’s passing—how it deepened her family's bond, and inner strength. Katie’s journey is a testament to resilience, showing that it gets better but it will always hurt.Join us for this heartfelt conversation as Katie Valk inspires us with her strength, outlook on life, and the remarkable way she’s choosing to honor her mother’s memory while building a future full of memories. You don’t want to miss this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791. CAN’T WAIT!!!
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Episode #32 - Loss of a Parent - "Learning to Live Life a Little Differently" by Katie Valk
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