Turning Grief into Purpose: A Conversation with Ashley Jones | Moms Like Me Podcast

In this episode of the Moms Like Me Podcast, we welcome grief specialist, TEDx speaker, keynote speaker, and author Ashley Jones. Ashley shares her poignant journey through anticipatory grief and the heartbreaking reality of losing her daughter Skyler to spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). She discusses her path from personal grief to founding Memento Foundation, which offers free professional portrait sessions to families facing terminal diagnoses and provides grief support through various programs. Ashley also talks about her forthcoming book, 'When You Can't See the Light,' a trauma-informed survival guide to loss, designed to help people navigate raw grief. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, advocacy, and the power of turning pain into purpose. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:59 Ashley Jones' Story: Skyler's Diagnosis 02:51 The Journey of Anticipatory Grief 05:24 Becoming an Advocate for Your Child 07:47 Ashley's Background and Early Experiences 11:22 Coping with Grief and Loss 19:05 Founding Memento Foundation 22:54 The Power of Photography in Grief 26:04 Upcoming Projects and Resources 32:09 Conclusion and Contact Information