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Jessica Kohler, a resilient woman who has transformed tragedy into growth and healing. Jessica’s journey with suicide began at a young age when she lost her father. Her life took another heartbreaking turn when she lost her husband, Aaron to suicide as well. Despite facing accusations and hurtful comments, Jessica responded with grace and understanding. Through the Grief Recovery Method, she found solace and embarked on a spiritual healing journey. A story of resilience, love, and the power of grace in the face of adversity. She hopes to inspire others by sharing her experiences and reminding them that healing is possible, regardless of the path it takes. By setting boundaries and embracing love, Jessica has found strength in vulnerability and has become a shining example of resilience and compassion. Stay tuned for her inspiring story on our podcast, where she shares insights that will touch your heart and remind you that healing is possible.

Bridgette Young was born in central Florida and later relocated to SE Georgia during her middle school years. Having attended Christian schools throughout her life, she embraced her faith at the age of 11. In 2017, she married her husband, Blake, and together they have a delightful 4-year-old daughter named Willow. Their shared mission is to serve as missionaries in Colombia, South America, and they have recently completed language school in Mexico to further their calling. Following her personal experiences of enduring two ectopic pregnancies, one with a heartbeat, and facing the loss of her ability to have more children, she was inspired to write a book called “Lost in the Gray.” This heartfelt work serves as a valuable resource for women who are navigating the difficult journey of infant loss and/or infertility, providing support and guidance that she herself wished she had at the time. If you would like to connect with her, you can find her on Facebook under Bridgette Young or join her group called “Lost in the Gray,” where she also shares posts in Spanish. She is also active on Instagram under the handle @infantloss_infertility_support

Emily McVey is not only a devoted mother to an amazing 4-year-old, but she is also a woman who has faced profound grief at a young age. At 19, she tragically lost her mother to ovarian cancer within just two short months. This devastating loss ignited within Emily a deep understanding of the immense pain and challenges that accompany the grieving journey. In 2018, life presented another unexpected blow as Emily faced the loss of her beloved brother. Despite these heart-wrenching experiences, Emily has shown immense strength and resilience. In 2019, she embraced the beautiful role of motherhood, navigating the delicate balance between healing and nurturing her child. Unfortunately, tragedy struck again in 2023 when Emily tragically lost her best friend to breast cancer. Through these experiences, Emily has developed a profound empathy and a unique perspective on life’s challenges.

Join us as we explore the ups and downs, the laughter and tears, and the triumphs and setbacks of our blended and grieving family life.

Episode 10 is a little different and more personal. We open up and talk about a topic that many of us have experienced: grief triggers. 😔 Grief triggers are those unexpected moments or reminders that bring back waves of emotions and memories of a loved one we've lost. It could be a song, a photo, a scent, or even a random place. They catch us off guard and can be incredibly overwhelming. In this video, we share our journey with grief triggers and how we have learned to navigate through them. It's important to remember that everyone's experience with grief is unique, but by sharing our stories, we can create a supportive and understanding community If you've ever felt the weight of grief triggers, know that you're not alone. Together, we can support and uplift each other through these challenging moments. Let's spread love, empathy, and understanding. 💖 Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe and share this video with anyone who might need to hear this. And as always, thank you for being a part of our YouTube Family. Stay strong, stay positive, and keep shining bright! ✨

Get ready to be inspired as we welcome our special guest speaker, Nicole Scimone! Nicole recently obtained her Grief Coaching certification and is starting her own small business, focusing on coaching and speaking engagements. Her journey began ten years ago when she experienced the loss of her father, igniting her passion for grief work. Based in Massachusetts, Nicole lives with her husband and two young children. Family holds great importance in their lives, and they cherish their strong bond. Grief has woven its way into Nicole’s life, as her children never met their grandfather, and she got married without her father by her side. These experiences have shaped her perspective and deepened her commitment to helping others through their grief journeys. Nicole draws strength from her parents’ 33-year marriage and the support she shares with her mother as an only child. Together, they found solace and healing during their shared loss.

We explore a different kind of grief and discuss children with autism with our producer Phil. Phil has a non-verbal son with autism that needs a lot of attention. We dive into the fears of a parent as well as grieving who our children could have been.

Sometimes things don't go the way you expect and there's a temptation to stop and remark: I didn't sign up for this. In those moments it's important to take a breath, move your body and watch how fast your mood changes. Motion creates emotion. If you don't like how you feel, change your motions.

We discuss our experience with the reactions of others when our spouses passed away. We offer our perspective and give advice to those that are wanting to comfort those that are grieving.

In this special episode, we have the privilege of hosting Life Coach Monica Diaz as our special guest. In this insightful episode, Monica Diaz shared her expertise and wisdom on the power of emotions and how they can contribute to our healing journey. Monica guided us through the process of understanding and embracing our feelings, and how they can serve as catalysts for personal growth and transformation. Throughout the podcast, Monica offers practical tips, techniques, and exercises to help us navigate and process our emotions in a healthy and empowering way. She delves into the importance of self-awareness, self-compassion, and the role of emotional intelligence in our overall well-being.

Life takes many twists and turns that don’t always make sense to us. Losing a spouse at such a young age didn’t seem real, and we never expected anything good to come from it but we trusted in God and moved forward anyway. Knowing that there is a plan for our lives and a purpose for everything, has given us the strength we needed when all we could see was darkness. There is a light at the end of the tunnel and it is not as far away as it may seem.

We married our first love and found ourselves back in the dating world after our spouses passed away. This video sheds light on the unique challenges we faced when it came to finding love again. From navigating the delicate balance of honoring our late spouses' memories to overcoming feelings of guilt and the fear of judgment.

By embracing the rhythm of grief with both resilience and tenderness, we can navigate the path of mourning while still moving forward on the journey of life.

An introduction into the lives of Ryan and Mayda, two parents that were widowed with 3 children each. This goes through the story of how Ryan struggled to be both mom and dad and how Mayda had one, earth shattering, event after another happen to her little family. These two brave the new world of grief, dating with children and finding love again.