We are Mighty

LaTanya discusses how grief tends to make you repeat cycles doing the same over and over like the definition of insanity

Grief can take so much from us, if we let it. At some point we have to choose joy, in the midst of.

The grief cycle is not cookie cutter, and it flips more  than it flows. For LaTanya, it flips more to one stage... anger. And this time it's lingering.

It’s amazing how people will watch, or even hear something about your grief journey and come to the wildest conclusions. LaTanya discusses an experience.

LaTanya discusses how, since losing her son and beginning this podcast, she’s often asked difficult questions regarding grief.

LaTanya discusses her vision for her grief journey in 2026 and what that looks like.

Although life has moved forward over the past 2 years, LaTanya explains how, in many ways, she’s still stuck in 2023, the year her son died.

In discussing holiday grief, LaTanya finds herself caught in a rabbit hole of emotions. Join her for the journey.

When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you see grief, pain, depression? Do others see the same? The answer may surprise you. Let's talk about opening our eyes to really see ourselves!

Rather than a grieving mother, be a mother… who happens to be grieving. Move the grief from the forefront. Let’s talk about it!

Expecting someone to hurt the way you hurt, grieve the way you grieve can cause irreversible issues.

Yep, it’s just like a New Year’s resolution. Are you guilty? Let’s talk about it.

LaTanya speaks on transitioning her identity from grief being in the forefront.

LaTanya speaks on transitioning her identity from grief being in the forefront.

LaTanya discusses the differences in grief journeys even thought there are stages and similarities.

In an unexpectedly emotional episode, LaTanya discusses the need to push past triggers, embrace the pain and move forward.

Peace. Grief. Guilt. Grief. Peace. The roller coaster never ends. The ups and downs are difficult to manage.

Can both coexist? LaTanya speaks on achieving peace while still living with grief.

LaTanya discusses the advice she’s been given since the last episode… and whether she takes it.

Should fear be one of the “stages” of grief? Do you find yourself more fearful of things after a significant loss? LaTanya dives in to this discussion.

LaTanya talks about the trend of “matching energy”, and how it can effect your journey.

LaTanya discusses how a homework assignment helped her achieve a breakthrough on her journey.

LaTanya discusses the issue of grief as an identity. Is it healthy? Is it ideal? How do you change it?

"Time heals all wounds" is a popular saying, but is it really true? LaTanya takes a closer look.

LaTanya discusses how your grief journey can effect those closest to you.

LaTanya speaks on an important, yet difficult subject… end of life preparation and planning.

LaTanya discuss how grief can be a trigger in itself.

LaTanya explains the importance of continuing to live after loss, not allowing yourself to die with your loved one.

On the anniversary of the first episode, LaTanya reflects on the first year of the podcast. The good and bad, highs and lows, and looking toward the future.

LaTanya discussed the importance of self care as the new year gets underway.

In the first episode of the new year, LaTanya discusses the importance of trying to stay positive. She also shows how triggers can hit you at any given moment.

In the last episode of 2024, LaTanya discusses how she plans to enter the next year being intentional about happiness, love and laughter. All while keeping grief in the rear-view mirror.

LaTanya looks back on the things that the year 2024 revealed to her in her grief journey, and how she plans to use those things to help move towards restoration in 2025.

LaTanya encourages listeners/viewers to be strong, even as the holidays can trigger an influx of negative emotions. She discusses her "new normal", and looking at things from a different perspective.

In this episode, LaTanya discusses the difficulty of facing the holidays, and the plethora of emotions that come along with navigating them.

LaTanya discusses how grief can leave one with an abundance of questions. Many of which we will never know the answers.

In this episode, LaTanya discusses types of grief other than the death of a loved one, including one type that is very hurtful but not often discussed.

LaTanya discusses the new club grief has catapulted her into. And mentions others  near her who are members of the same club.

In this episode LaTanya discusses the strength for which many commend her, and from where it comes.

In this episode, LaTanya discusses what very well may be the 6th, and least discussed “stage” of grief.

In this episode LaTanya discusses the importance of mental health in a day and age where many have been desensitized.

In this episode, LaTanya discusses the new direction she wants to take her grief journey, her life, and her podcast. A shift has taken place.

LaTanya reflects on the one full year since her son's murder, and the quality of life as a result of it.

In this episode, LaTanya recaps the events on July 4, 2023 that changed the way she approaches the holiday. Maybe for the rest of her life.

LaTanya discusses the seemingly never ending cycle and presence of grief, and how it continues to affect her everyday life; some days more so than others.

LaTanya discusses recent updates in her son’s murder, and how those updates affect her emotional state, and overall grief journey.

In this episode LaTanya discusses passion vs. purpose. Identifying, defining, and living within them both; and how it may affect your grief journey.

In this episode, LaTanya discusses experiencing her first Mother's Day since her son was taken from her, and the flood of emotions that took place. How she wished the day to "just be over",and how it felt to hear, "Happy Mother's Day".

In this episode LaTanya discusses a few topics. From heightened emotions after grief, to switching off feelings, to community outrage.

Moving forward doesn’t mean you never look back. Unfortunately grief is always with us, but it doesn’t have to consume us. LaTanya discusses an interesting take on the rear view mirror.