Megan Daubert Podcast

Everything in life has been touched by grief - Megan shares about how even her job echoed that Michael was missing. She opens up about how hard it's been for her to pick up in the real estate world where Michael left off. But even in the grief, resilience is required. Even when it's painful, you have to keep moving one foot in front of the other. Join Megan and Michael in Sardinia in October 2027! Book your spot hereMegan's Websites

What I thought was something not going my way, turned out to actually be the Lord's gentle but direct guiding. I cannot deny it. Being attentive to life around you is what leads to the most meaningful moments. Join Megan and Michael in Sardinia Italy in 2027Megan's Websites

oup travel experience trip dates and details announced in this episode! Check out the trip website and grab your spot.If you've been dreaming of traveling to Italy or been craving a new adventure, this trip is for you! Traveling can be overwhelming, but doing it together with our own local guide and all the details arranged can make it an easy YES! Join us in 2027Megan's Website

Megan shares her personal experience managing her husband's brain injury and the challenges of caregiving, medical appointments, and self-care. She also teases an upcoming trip to Sardinia, Italy, and reflects on the importance of rest and support for caregivers.Get on out 2027 Trip Email ListMegan's Websites

Megan shares a moment between her and her youngest child when he honestly laments about his disappointment in God. There isn't a big difference between us and children when we are open and honest about our pain. We need a Comforter.Visit Megan's Websites

Megan shares a story that illustrates the complexity of life circumstances post brain injury. Even still, the themeof being surrounded and cared for by others remains. Be sure to take Megan’s travel survey to submit your preferences for the group travel trip in 2027! Find the link here Megan’s Websites 

Just 13 days into life as a newlywed, Lindi Marcusen was in an automobile accident that completely changed her life. She woke up as an amputee and brain injury survivor but the road ahead of her was and is nowhere near what she thought it would be. Lindi let's us in to the pain and struggles she's faced as well as the reimagined succeses as an American record holder. Lindi is a living testament to strength and determination it takes to not give up on life. Visit Lindi Marcusen's wesbite: https://lindimarcusen.com/Lindi on InstagramMegan's Websites

Eric Sanzone, pastor of Grace Bible Church, joins us again for Part 2 of the conversation about living fully in a tragic world. He teaches us about "The Process" where we identify eight core feelings: hurt, lonely, sad, anger, fear, shame, guilt, glad. Eric teaches us a question to begin asking among your community that fosters real, vulnerable conversation. References to Chip Dodd's work at www.chipdodd.comMegan's Websites

Our pastor, Eric Sanzone, and his family have been an integral part of our story after Michael's accident. Eric is the Co-Lead Pastor of Grace Bible Church in Virginia Beach and a gifted communicator. Over the past year, he has been teaching our church about something called "The Process." These ideas are tools in our toolbox for how to live fully in this tragic world. Every single one of us can learn from Part 1 of this episode with Eric Sanzone. We mention the Serenity Prayer in this episode:God grant me the serenityto accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; taking, as He did, this sinful worldas it is, not as I would have it; trusting that He will make all things rightif I surrender to His Will; that I may be reasonably happy in this lifeand supremely happy with Himforever in the next. Amen. (Reinhold Niebuhr)Be in the first group to know where we'll travel together and when to secure a spot- fill out the survey here!Megan's Websites

An opportunity to travel to Ireland landed in my lap last summer. While I thought it was a chance to escape my reality, it ended up bringing me face to face with the pain I was pushing down. Even still, I 10/10 recommend going to Ireland. Want to travel with me? Fill out my survey here! Megan's Websites

Everyone's grief looks different. My own looks different than that of my three children and then each of their's is distinctly different from each other. In this episode, I share a hard conversation with my youngest child and acknowledge some of the big questions that I don't know how to answer. Fill out my travel survey here! Megan's Websites

This episode is entirely different from the rest. Consider it your personal invitation to begin planning a travel getaway - with ME! Real community, real connection, real life experiences together. Michael and I know now that tomorrow is never guaranteed so let's stop putting off bucket list items and let's make it happen. Listen to what I have to say and take two minutes to fill out my travel survey in the link below.Take my Travel SurveyMegan's Websites

Megan describes various grief responses she began to notice as life was moving on and shares a vision that is helping to shape her perspective on life.Megan's WebsitesShare Your Own Story

Megan has the privilege of sitting down with the very first physical therapist that treated Michael during his stay in the ICU. Steelie Szycher received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University and landed a dream job working in acute care at Norfolk General Hospital. Steelie served as an educator and mentor for ICU across the Sentara system for many years. She oversees an ICU champion team at Norfolk General which encompasses over 80 beds. Steelie's heart for her patients is evident in everything she does and was one of the most memorable things that stuck out to Megan as she watched Steelie work with Michael in the early days. Megan's WebsitesShare your story here

Megan shares the memory of their wedding anniversary dinner date and how it was another perfect mix of joy and sorrow. Michael's brain injury has wiped much of his past memories and his ability to analyze current events so it makes for strained and disjointed conversation.Megan's WebsitesShare your story with Megan

Megan shares a heartfelt story about her son's emotional journey following his father's brain injury, emphasizing the importance of community, vulnerability, and faith in coping with grief.Megan's Websites

Were we created with longings that could only be filled by one being? Were we designed to experience a deep need daily? Sorrow and grief may actually be a gift that leads us deeper into communion with Jesus. When we truly pause to consider the idea of lament, our eyes are opened to a beautiful process of restoring deep connection with our Creator. Sarah Benibo is a musician, worship leader, a graduate of Perkins School of Theology at SMU, and a gifted communicator of the gospel. You are in for a treat! Find Sarah Benibo here:Instagram FacebookWebsite www.sarahbenibo.comHere is a closer look at the lament graphics Sarah talks us through in this episode: Instagram postMegan's website:www.megandaubert.comInstagramSubstackFacebook

My daughter wrote this poem for her 7th grade english class and it completely took me by surprise. It's the perfect glimpse into her grieving and healing mind. She artistically explains a lot of the feelings circulating in our hearts. Enjoy this treasure.WebsitesShare your story 

Brain injuries leave survivors and their families with many invisible struggles. There is no way to be prepared for them. Most people don't even know how to start talking about the struggles or when and where to even bring them up.  Loneliness in the middle of ambiguous loss is confusing to sort out but it can be very real. Megan talks about the survival technique of compartmentalizing and when working through your grief and finding closure becomes necessary.Website and Socials

Lacey Jervis is a Christ-Centered Somatic Practitioner with an emphasis on helping women heal from trauma through understanding how our nervous systems were created. She is a wealth of knowledge and uses her platform to encourage, educate and point others towards true healing. Megan and Lacey talk about the physiology of fear, the power of time, and how a reshaping of your understanding of God is essential to your healing. Check out Lacey Jervis: (she's the best to follow!)Instagram @LaceyJervisWebsite: https://www.daughtershouse.co/Megan:InstagramWebsiteSubstack

Megan shares the realities of some of the little things you might not think of after life with a brain injury. Going out to eat was something we loved doing as a family before the accident, so of course doing it now would be different and involve a little bit of grief. Friends and family and people in general continue to be the backbone of our sanity as a family.WebsiteInstagramSubstack

We're back for more! Megan returns to talk about their story but also shares the vision of what else is in store for us this season. As brain injuries 'happen to the whole family' not just the survivor, this reality is becoming clearer and clearer in our every day lives. I want to see improvements in every area but we just aren't yet. Come along for the ride, we can be crazy together!WebsiteInstagramSubstack

Michael - the man himself - joins Megan on the podcast to say hello and chat a little bit about how he is doing. If you know what you are looking for in his responses and recovery journey, you will find some of this fascinating to watch. Join the community of Megan Daubert Podcast on Instagram or YouTube and sign up for the emails to get the newest episodes and details about what is coming next! Join my email listInstagramYouTube

Megan shares about the one year anniversary of Michael's accident and what unexpectedly happened. She discusses the mystery of healing prayer and how to hold it in tension when the miracles don't seem to happen. Book she mentions: The Familiar Stranger by Tyler StatonWebsiteInstagram

Megan shares about the day she decided to say yes to a new career and then moments later met the man that saved Michael's life on the soccer field.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares about the self betrayal she felt towards her own expectations and experiences. She tells us what her time capsule goals for 2024 were and how they lined up pretty well with what played out. Book mentioned in episode: Katherine Wolf's Treasures in the Dark https://amzn.to/4pgPALxwww.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares her honest feelings on the holidays post brain injury recovery. It's been said that holidays can bring out the loneliest, hardest and deepest of feelings and that may be true after all. But we are not without hope!www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

There was a time when we weren't certain if Michael would ever have another birthday. Thirty-nine years seemed too unfinished. When November rolled around we were all ready to celebrate Michael big time. Well actually, every body but Megan. Megan shares how grief impacted her desire to celebrate in a normal way.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares about Mike's exit from therapy as well as a trick her counselor taught her of how to manage other people's griefs and emotions. Megan also shares what she learned from her time at an event with Rita Springer.Rita Springer's website/new album: https://www.ritaspringer.com/homewww.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares about the trouble she had sleeping and how her subconscious would overwhelm her thoughts at night. She reflects on her dislike of "endings" and how the Lord is transforming her approach to them.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

"The dream that didn't happen is as much of a loss as losing the one that did." from page 5 of "As Long As You Need" by J.S. Park.In Episode 27, Megan gives us a glimpse into the work and dreams lost as a result of Michael's accident and brain injury.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares about the frustration she felt as time continued and limitations were everywhere. From brain injury deficits to tennis lessons to missing papers to parenting, nothing seemed to be easy. Megan also shares a vision or word of encouragement from a friend at her church.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares about Michael's experience with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and shares some personal stories of when things got really tough behind closed doors.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan highlights the summer trips they took last year and talks about the feelings and new challenges it brought up for her while living in close proximity to people in "normal" relationships.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: MeganDaubertPodcast

In this episode, Megan recalls the last email Michael sent to the whole family just hours before his accident and the impact it had on the family. Megan also begins to touch on the grief her kids were experiencing.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares about finding a new brain injury doctor in Richmond, VA. www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares some of the load she was carrying last summer when everyone was finally back home together. Even the small burdens felt big during this transition season. Megan takes a moment to try and explain why lament is a crucial part of the healing process but we so often get it wrong.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares examples of what living with memory loss is like for Michael and the family. She goes into a little deeper detail of the tension she felt at home with the grief and joy. Will the brain heal in a way that he remembers all the parts of life that made up who he was? Or will healing be like starting over again as a new person?www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

In this episode, Megan shares stories on what life at home is like and illustrates the complexities of brain injury healing.  She talks about how she is able to keep going, recognizing there is purpose in these trials.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

In this episode, Megan shares her emotional journey as she recounts the first week home after Michael's rehabilitation. She reflects on the challenges of adjusting to their new reality, the joy of reconnecting with family, and the overwhelming nature of medical appointments.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Episode 17 - Megan reflects on the ending of their time at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. They flew back home to re-enter life in their new normal, which Megan acknowledges isn't anywhere near normal.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Episode 16 - Megan shares some of the ways they had to prepare for coming home from the Shepherd Center and reflects on the emotional struggle it was and still is. www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Episode 15 - Megan chats with Anthony Gregoria, a long time friend of theirs, who just so happens to be a Physical Therapist and got to see Michael's recovery at many different stages. Anthony is a perfect example of how when passion and purpose intersect God will use you in big and small ways to change lives.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Episode 14 - Megan passes on encouragement from Katherine Wolf's book "Treasures in the Dark" after a special moment with Katherine in her hometown of Atlanta. Check out this link to recommended readings on my Amazon Storefront. www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

A week of visitors leads to an outside (life after rehab) perspective beginning to form in Megan's mind. Her daughter joins them in Atlanta and they both witness some hard changes in Michael. The fear of the future can seem too heavy at times.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

In this Episode Megan is joined by her friend, Jenny Collins, who was able to visit them at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Jenny shares her insight from her time there and speaks about the role "soul connections" seem to play in a person's healing.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares some of the humor and moments of joy during their stay at Shepherds Center. She also reflects on the possibility of a silver lining from memory loss in terms of rebuilding the life and person who Michael was before his accident.www.MeganDaubert.comIG: MeganDaubertPodcast

Megan shares more examples of Michael's memory deficits during therapy and reflects on the team-wide meeting where she learned more about what we might expect going forward in recovery. She describes the seemingly backwards act of letting go of control of a situation and what that is meant to produce in us.

Michael's boys got to visit him in Atlanta and it was the first time they saw him since his accident. It was both beautiful and hard. Bringing some of home into the hospital helped Michael remember who he was but it also made the gap between "what was" and "what is" even wider. Megan shares some of her reflections on what was going on internally in her mind during these weeks.www.megandaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

In this episode, Megan reflects on her initial observations of therapy, the overwhelming role of caregiving, and the profound love that emerges through adversity. We begin to see Michael's memory and awareness emerge but it's sitting at alarmingly low levels at this point in his recovery.www.megandaubert.comIG: @MeganDaubertPodcast