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EPISODE · Feb 18, 2026 · 26 MIN

Part 3: Signs from Mom

from MOM TALK · host Jordan Rye and Victoria McGaha

In the final part of this series, I'm talking about what comes after—the grief, the signs, and somehow moving forward.After losing my mom on December 1st, my body crashed. Then my sister had a baby at 24 weeks on Christmas Day. Then a woodpecker showed up at Henry's window. This episode is about processing the impossible, recognizing the signs my mom is still here, and figuring out how to keep going one day at a time.0:00 - The day I couldn't get out of bed1:30 - Julianne's baby arrives at 24 weeks on Christmas morning3:00 - The "gift-wrapped" miracle baby named after mom6:30 - Baby LJ's health scare and the PDA diagnosis9:45 - How Julianne and I text each other when feelings hit11:20 - The grief theory: the box, the ball, and the pain button13:00 - "I should go eat lunch with mom" - when it hits you15:30 - Why nobody cares about your birthday like your mom17:00 - Henry's woodpecker visit: mom came back as a bird19:45 - Our telepathic friendship and knowing when something's wrong22:00 - Taking it one day at a time and staying in motion24:30 - Thanks for listening and where to find usContent Warning: This episode discusses grief, loss, premature birth complications, and the ongoing process of learning to live after losing a parent. Still coping with dark humor.This is Part 3 of 3.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review!Follow us on Instagram, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

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