When Grief & Depression Hit Hard — What Helped Me Through It | Heather O’Brien & Christina Smith

Grief shows up in unexpected moments — a memory, a place, even something as simple as a family event… especially during the holidays.In this Wonder Story Highlight, Heather O’Brien, host of the Heal with God Podcast, and I talk honestly about navigating grief, seasonal depression, and what it looks like to feel the emotion, process it, and keep moving forward without staying stuck.For years, I avoided grieving. I stayed busy, took care of others, and pushed my own tears aside. But as loss kept piling up, I realized I couldn’t outrun it anymore — I had to grieve.And in that journey, God met me with a closeness I didn’t even know to expect.In this conversation, we explore:• How grief shows up in everyday moments• Why avoiding grief keeps you stuck• What healthy grieving looks like• How to take negative thoughts captive before they pull you deeper• Why community matters when depression whispers “isolate”• The surprising connection between helping others and emotional healing• What the Bible actually says about comfort, mourning, and hopeIf you're walking through grief or depression, this highlight is for you.You’re not alone. There is hope.✨ Watch full episodes on any streaming platform:YouTube • Goodvue Network • FaithfulStream.com • Spotify • Apple PodcastsSearch: Witness the Wonder — Christina Smith✨ CONNECT WITH HEATHER O’BRIENProphetic Healing Workshop: https://heatherobrien.net/workshopPodcast: Heal With GodInstagram: @healwithgodpodcast✨ CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA SMITHYouTube: https://youtube.com/@witnessthewonderInstagram, Facebook, TikTok: @witnessthewonderWebsite: https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/witnessthewonder🤝 PARTNER WITH WITNESS THE WONDERIf this highlight encouraged you, would you consider supporting the show? Your shares, reviews, and financial gifts help keep these stories going.Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MKYXMV2Q4JS8U💛 BIRCH GOLD FREE INFO KIT:Looking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times?Birch Gold makes it simple to diversify with physical gold and silver.Get your free info kit at: https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com#grief #grieftips #griefsupport #depressionhelp #seasonaldepression #healingjourney #innerhealing #mentalhealthmatters #emotionalwellbeing #takeeverythoughtcaptive #choosingjoy #overcomingdepression #youarenotalone #healingispossible #holidaygrief #mindsetmatters #witnessTheWonder