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GRIEF, GRACE AND GRATITUDE
by Rhonda Kemp
Grief, Grace & Gratitude podcast is a space for heartfelt conversations with people who’ve experienced the deep pain of losing a loved one to addiction. Through raw and honest stories, we explore how grief can be a path to healing, finding purpose, and even joy. Hosted by Rhonda Kemp, each episode is a gentle reminder that no one has to walk through grief alone. Together, we’ll talk about the journey of loving someone with substance use disorder, how faith can provide strength, and the unexpected ways God shows up in our pain. Our hope is to break the stigma surrounding addiction and offer comfort to those in their darkest moments, showing that even in sorrow, there is grace.We invite you to join us as we honor those we’ve lost, share in the power of gratitude, and discover the signs that remind us we are never truly alone.Rhonda Kemp is the author of Remarkable You: Revisiting Love, Regrets & Celebrations (available on amazon)
Episodes
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Finding Hope After Loss: A Journey Through Grief with Rhonda and Tuesday
In this heartfelt podcast episode, Rhonda Kemp speaks with Tuesday Desrochers, who shares her profound journey of grief and healing after losing two sons to addiction. The conversation delves into the struggles of addiction within families, the impact of loss, and the role of faith in coping with...
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10 Years Later | Grief, Addiction, and Honoring Eric’s Legacy with Gary Schaefer
In this deeply moving episode, Gary Schaefer opens up about life a decade after losing his son Eric to addiction. Marking the 10-year anniversary of Eric’s passing, Gary reflects on the emotional terrain of grief—how it evolves, how it’s shaped by addiction, and how community, faith, and memory…
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Finding Hope After Loss | A Mother’s Journey Through Grief with Sandy Williams
Grief changes everything. This week on Grief, Grace, and Gratitude, Sandy Williams shares her deeply personal story of losing her son, Austin, to a fentanyl overdose. She opens up about the heartbreak of navigating life after loss, the struggle to redefine her identity as a mother, and the...
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Overcoming Stigma | The Reality of Addiction with Tammy Posey
Grief is a journey—one that doesn’t have a roadmap or a set timeline. This week on Grief, Grace, and Gratitude, Tammy Posey shares her heartbreaking yet inspiring story of loss, love, and healing. After losing her son Ben to an overdose and her stepdaughter Jessica unexpectedly just a year…
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Finding Faith in the Midst of Grief | with Cindy Bowling
Host Rhonda Kemp sits down with Cindy Bowling to explore her profound journey through grief after the tragic losses of both her husband, and later her son, Jordan. Cindy shares her experiences as a single parent raising children amidst overwhelming challenges, including Jordan's struggles with...
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Living Beyond Loss | Hope and Resilience with Tara
In this heartfelt episode of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude, Rhonda Kemp sits down with Tara to explore her emotional journey following the loss of her son, Tyler, to addiction. Tyler struggled with addiction for 12 years before passing away in August 2022, leaving Tara in profound grief. She opens…
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Creating Joy for Children Affected by Overdose | with Cheryl Juaire
This week Rhonda sits down with Cheryl Juaire, who shares her journey of grief after losing her sons, Cory in 2011 and Sean in 2021, to overdose. Cheryl opens up about the challenges of navigating grief, the importance of community support, and her unwavering faith, which has been a cornerstone…
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Cherishing Memories and Honoring Those We've Lost | with Darcy Patterson
In this heartfelt episode, host Rhonda Kemp sits down with Darcy Patterson, who shares her deeply personal journey through grief following the loss of her 21-year-old daughter to a heroin overdose. Darcy reflects on the strength she found in her own sobriety and how family and community support...
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Finding Healing in Community and Volunteering | with Bri Schrader
In this powerful episode, Rhonda Kemp speaks with Bree Schrader about her journey through grief after the devastating loss of her brother, Jeff, to an accidental overdose. Bree opens up about the unique challenges of sibling grief, sharing her experience of feeling overlooked while navigating the...
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The Power of Faith and Patience | with Kris Darrah
In this touching conversation, Rhonda Kemp and Kris Darrah open up about the heartbreaking experience of losing their daughters to overdose. Together, they explore their personal journeys through grief, addiction, and mental illness, and how they've found hope and healing along the way. Rhonda…
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Grief Work and Hopeful Hearts | with Bob Willis
In this enlightening episode, Rhonda Kemp speaks with Bob Willis, a pastor and bereavement counselor, about his journey into grief work and the importance of providing support to those grieving. Bob emphasizes that grief is a unique and timeless experience, stressing the need for active listening...
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Turning Grief into Action | John Lally’s Journey of Hope and Healing
In this impactful episode, Rhonda Kemp speaks with John Lally, a retired psychiatric nurse who shares his journey through grief after losing his son to an overdose. John discusses his nonprofit organization, Today I Matter, which aims to support those struggling with addiction and mental health...
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Finding Hope and Healing | Gina’s Journey After Loss
In this heartfelt episode, Rhonda Kemp interviews Gina, who bravely shares her experience of losing her son Jeremy to addiction-related death. Together, they explore the challenges of grief, the need for justice and awareness surrounding addiction, and how relationships evolve after such a loss....
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Healing Through Grief | Jennifer Morrissey’s Journey of Loss, Gratitude & Faith
In this moving episode of Grief, Grace & Gratitude, host Rhonda Kemp speaks with Jennifer Morrissey, who opens up about the profound loss of her two sons, Evan and Kyle. Jennifer shares how a life-changing encounter with God in 2011 brought her peace and healed her heart. She discusses the...
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Navigating Grief with Faith | A Conversation with Marguerite Woodall
In the premiere episode of Grief, Grace & Gratitude, host Rhonda Kemp welcomes Marguerite Woodall, author of The Light of Navigation, for a heartfelt conversation on navigating grief and loss. Marguerite opens up about the shock and PTSD she faced after losing her son, the profound changes in her...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Grief, Grace & Gratitude podcast is a space for heartfelt conversations with people who’ve experienced the deep pain of losing a loved one to addiction. Through raw and honest stories, we explore how grief can be a path to healing, finding purpose, and even joy. Hosted by Rhonda Kemp, each episode is a gentle reminder that no one has to walk through grief alone. Together, we’ll talk about the journey of loving someone with substance use disorder, how faith can provide strength, and the unexpected ways God shows up in our pain. Our hope is to break the stigma surrounding addiction and offer comfort to those in their darkest moments, showing that even in sorrow, there is grace.We invite you to join us as we honor those we’ve lost, share in the power of gratitude, and discover the signs that remind us we are never truly alone.Rhonda Kemp is the author of Remarkable You: Revisiting Love, Regrets & Celebrations (available on amazon)
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Grief, Grace & Gratitude podcast is a space for heartfelt conversations with people who’ve experienced the deep pain of losing a loved one to addiction. Through raw and honest stories, we explore how grief can be a path to healing, finding purpose, and even joy. Hosted by Rhonda Kemp, each episode...
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