Where Joy and Sorrow Meet: Ashley Jo on Heartbreak, Healing, and Redemption

Some stories don’t fit neatly into categories of grief or healing — they live in the space where both exist at the same time.In this deeply honest and courageous conversation, Ashley Jo joins us to share the story behind her memoir, Tides of Grief, Waves of Grace: A Memoir of Scandal, Sobriety, Heartbreak, and Healing. Ashley opens up about losing her infant son to SMA, navigating the unraveling of her marriage, confronting addiction, surviving a paternity scandal and public shame, and rebuilding her life with truth, grace, and purpose.Rather than offering easy answers, Ashley invites us into the real work of healing — where joy and sorrow can coexist, where redemption unfolds slowly, and where telling the whole truth becomes the doorway to freedom.In this episode, we explore:Infant loss and the long road of griefShame, secrecy, and choosing honestyHealing after addiction and heartbreakThe courage it takes to tell your full storyHow grace often rises in the places we thought we were drowningAshley’s story reminds us that healing isn’t about erasing pain — it’s about learning to live fully, truthfully, and compassionately alongside it.Learn more about Ashley Jo & connect on Instagram.Purchase Tides of Grief, Waves of Grace on Amazon.We would love to hear from you—please send us some "Fan Mail"!Support the showHearing the stories of others helps us connect more deeply to our own—because legacy is built in how we live, every single day.💬 Subscribe, Review & ShareFollow the show, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with someone who may need it. 🔗 Connect with UsHave a story or expertise to share? We’d love to hear from you. 🌐 www.thepigpodcast.com 📬 thepigpodcast.com/contact📱 Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn💖 Support the Show If The P-I-G has meant something to you, consider supporting or sponsoring the podcast: thepigpodcast.com/sponsorship |  buzzsprout.com/2449606/support