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EPISODE · Jan 7, 2026 · 1H 4M

Michael Reed on Turning Unimaginable Grief Into Healing and Hope

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What happens when grief shatters everything you thought you knew about life, faith, and healing?In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Michael Reed, author of The Million Stages of Grief. After losing his wife and two daughters in the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires, Michael discovered that grief is not a five-step process. It is messy, nonlinear, and deeply personal.Michael shares how trauma, PTSD, faith, therapy, and writing helped him begin to heal, and how he now uses his story to help others navigate loss. This conversation is honest, emotional, and filled with hope for anyone struggling to move forward after tragedy.If you have ever lost someone, questioned your faith, or wondered how to live again after heartbreak, this episode is for you.Send us Fan MailFreedom Federal Credit UnionHELPING YOU REACH YOUR FINANCIAL DREAMSDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTokSponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutSquadCastSubscribe by Email

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What happens when grief shatters everything you thought you knew about life, faith, and healing? In this powerful episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich sits down with Michael Reed, author of The Million Stages of Grief. After losing his wife and two daughters in the 2016 Gatlinburg wildfires, Michael discovered that grief is not a five-step process. It is messy, nonlinear, and deeply personal. Michael shares how trauma, PTSD, faith, therapy, and writing helped him begin to heal, an...

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