Beyond the Darkness

In this episode of  Beyond the Darkness , Jessica sits down with Heather Spann for a deeply personal conversation about grief, shared loss, and learning to keep going after losing a child. Heather shares about her son, Tanner, and the love, pain, and memories she carries with her. Together, Jessica and Heather talk about the way their paths have crossed through loss and how grief can connect peopl...

In Season 2, Episode 2 of the Beyond the Darkness Podcast , Michael Domingos sits down with Kendrick Brown for an honest conversation about music, survival, and the long road to healing. Kendrick shares how music became his lifeline at a young age as he navigated a childhood marked by neglect and emotional pain. What began as a way to cope slowly became a source of purpose, connection, and transfo...

Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and mental health challenges. Listener discretion is advised. Season 2 begins with a powerful and honest conversation with Casey Muze. In this episode, Casey shares his personal journey through mental health challenges, resilience, and the moments that shaped who he is today. Together, we talk about what it means to sit with hard emotion...

In this episode, Christine opens up about losing her daughter, her struggles with mental health, and how journaling became an outlet for healing. She shares how voice AI journaling helps her process emotions and expresses that “AI is for everyone.” Christine also discusses her plans to launch a voice AI mental wellness app to “help people harness technology for their own mental wellness” and her g...

In this episode Lauren Deaton opens up about her journey of resilience with facing an unexpected diagnosis in high school, pursuing her education and career, and her move to East Texas. She shares how her experiences shaped her perspective and inspired her to start being more intentional with her life. Need Support? Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Call 800-333-0358 for the 24-...

In this episode, we welcome Lisa Lane, who shares her journey of grief and healing after losing her dad to suicide. Lisa opens up about the heartbreak of loss, how it reshaped her life, and the powerful role music played in helping her process her pain. Her story is a testament to resilience, creativity, and the importance of finding ways to heal after tragedy. The Beyond the Darkness Podcast is d...

Episode 1: Starting Over with Allison Sharp Allison Sharp, daughter of our co-founders and sister to Evie, shares her powerful story of loss, survival, and starting over. In this episode, she opens up about the impact of Evie’s death, escaping an abusive relationship, and creating a new life for herself. Learn more about The Evie Effect: Website: https://evieeffect.org Facebook: https://www.facebo...