The KALM before the Chaos Podcast

Episode 12: The Children in the Story In this episode, I step back from my own story… and look at what it meant for my children to live through it. Grief doesn’t look the same through a child’s eyes. It isn’t always spoken. It isn’t always understood. And sometimes… it shows up in ways we don’t recognize until much later. I share the moments that shaped my understanding as a parent—the differences between how I processed loss and how my children did, the quiet ways they held onto their dad, and the turning point that changed how I saw everything. This episode is also for those walking through divorce, separation, or any life change that shifts a child’s world. Because no matter how you arrive there, the question is often the same: How do we lead them through something we’re still trying to understand ourselves? This is a reflection on parenting through the hardest seasons… and the quiet strength children carry within them.   Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/the-dunwells/best-part-of-me

In this milestone 10th episode of The KALM Before the Chaos, Lynnette reflects on what it truly means to begin living again. After grief, after survival… what comes next? This episode explores the quiet power of rituals—small, intentional moments that bring calm, create space, and help rebuild life one step at a time. Through personal reflection and a glimpse into her daughter’s perspective, Lynnette shares how healing happens not all at once—but in the pauses, the breath, and the moments we choose to come back to ourselves. You are not alone. This moment… right here… it counts.   Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/the-dunwells/best-part-of-me

In Episode 9 of The KALM Before the Chaos, Lynnette shares what it looks like to begin living again after loss. This deeply personal episode explores the shift from survival to rebuilding, the weight of grief, and the quiet strength it takes to move forward. Through stories of perseverance, motherhood, faith, and trust, she reflects on how life can grow in unexpected ways—even when it doesn’t look the way we planned.   Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/the-dunwells/best-part-of-me

This one is just for you. Sometimes… before we move forward, we need a moment to pause. This bonus episode is an invitation to step out of the noise and into stillness. Through a guided moment of KALM, we walk through four simple steps: K-Keep Still. A-Acknowledge. L-Let Go. M-Move Forward. Wherever you are in your journey, this space is for you to breathe, reflect, and reset—one moment at a time.   Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/the-dunwells/best-part-of-me

In Episode 7 of The KALM Before the Chaos, Lynnette reflects on the identity shift that follows deep loss. After the death of her husband Chad, she shares what it means to become someone you never planned to be — navigating life as the only parent, discovering unexpected strength, and realizing that sometimes God prepares us long before we understand why. Through personal stories, including simple family moments that became lasting memories, Lynnette explores how grief reshapes not only who we are, but how we live — including the quiet changes we make to survive and begin again. This episode is a reminder: We are not victims of our story. We are survivors still writing it.   Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/the-dunwells/best-part-of-me

In this episode of The KALM Before the Chaos, Lynnette reflects on the quiet but profound identity shift that follows loss. From answering “widowed” on a simple phone call to redefining herself as a parent, partner, and woman of faith, she explores what it means to move from “us” to “me.” This episode gently weaves grief, remarriage, motherhood, and the power of scent as markers of memory and becoming — reminding us that love can expand, faith can steady us, and we are allowed to become again.   Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/the-dunwells/best-part-of-me

In Episode 5 of The KALM Before the Chaos, Lynnette shares who held her when everything fell apart. From parents and siblings who grieved alongside her, to friends who stayed steady, to Mason’s quiet presence — this episode reflects on the anchors that carried her through. Most of all, she speaks about faith and the courage to believe in herself again. A tender reminder that even in grief, you are not without support.   Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/the-dunwells/best-part-of-me

When grief doesn’t look the same, it can feel confusing, isolating, and heavy. In Episode 4 of The KALM Before the Chaos, we explore how shared loss doesn’t mean shared grief — and how expectations, relationships, and faith are often tested in the aftermath. This episode reflects on boundaries, forgiveness, motherhood, and learning what is — and isn’t — yours to carry. Through quiet prayer and a moment of KALM, you’re reminded that healing is personal, timelines are individual, and your way forward matters.   Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/the-dunwells/best-part-of-me

What happens after you survive? In Episode 3 of The KALM Before the Chaos, we explore the quiet space that follows crisis — when the noise fades, the questions surface, and healing feels heavier than expected. This episode reflects on grief, rebuilding, parenting after loss, and learning to live again without a roadmap. Through quiet faith, the power of scent, and a moment of KALM, you’re reminded that becoming takes time — and this space matters.   Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/the-dunwells/best-part-of-me

After loss, the world keeps moving — even when you don’t feel ready to move with it. In Episode 2 of The KALM Before the Chaos, I talk about what happens after the after, when life quietly expects you to be okay. Grief doesn’t end; it evolves. This episode explores the changing shape of grief, the pressure to “be better,” and the permission to grieve in your own time. Through reflection and a gentle moment of KALM, you’re invited to pause, breathe, and remember you’re not alone.   Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/the-dunwells/best-part-of-me

There’s a date that changed everything — September 1, 2011 — the day my life split into before and after. In Episode 1 of The KALM Before the Chaos, I share why this podcast exists and how grief reshaped my life, my faith, and my understanding of calm. Grief doesn’t end; it evolves. And calm isn’t something we wait for after the chaos passes — it’s something we practice in the middle of it. Through quiet reflection and a simple candle ritual, this episode invites you to pause, breathe, and feel less alone.   Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/the-dunwells/best-part-of-me

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