GRIEF, GRACE AND GRATITUDE

In this heartfelt podcast episode, Rhonda Kemp speaks with Tuesday Desrochers, who shares her profound journey of grief and healing after losing two sons to addiction. The conversation delves into the struggles of addiction within families, the impact of loss, and the role of faith in coping with grief. Tuesday reflects on cherished memories of her sons, the lessons learned from their struggles, a...

In this deeply moving episode, Gary Schaefer opens up about life a decade after losing his son Eric to addiction. Marking the 10-year anniversary of Eric’s passing, Gary reflects on the emotional terrain of grief—how it evolves, how it’s shaped by addiction, and how community, faith, and memory can become lifelines in the healing process. With honesty and vulnerability, he shares the painful reali...

Grief changes everything. This week on Grief, Grace, and Gratitude, Sandy Williams shares her deeply personal story of losing her son, Austin, to a fentanyl overdose. She opens up about the heartbreak of navigating life after loss, the struggle to redefine her identity as a mother, and the emotional weight of addiction’s impact on families. Sandy speaks with honesty and grace about the loneliness...

Grief is a journey—one that doesn’t have a roadmap or a set timeline. This week on Grief, Grace, and Gratitude, Tammy Posey shares her heartbreaking yet inspiring story of loss, love, and healing. After losing her son Ben to an overdose and her stepdaughter Jessica unexpectedly just a year before, Tammy’s world was shattered. But through faith, community, and finding purpose in their pain, she and...

Host Rhonda Kemp sits down with Cindy Bowling to explore her profound journey through grief after the tragic losses of both her husband, and later her son, Jordan. Cindy shares her experiences as a single parent raising children amidst overwhelming challenges, including Jordan's struggles with addiction and his passing due to a heroin overdose. Cindy opens up about her anger towards God, the isola...

In this heartfelt episode of Grief, Grace, and Gratitude, Rhonda Kemp sits down with Tara to explore her emotional journey following the loss of her son, Tyler, to addiction. Tyler struggled with addiction for 12 years before passing away in August 2022, leaving Tara in profound grief. She opens up about the deep pain of loss and how she found hope and healing through community support and her fai...

This week Rhonda sits down with Cheryl Juaire, who shares her journey of grief after losing her sons, Cory in 2011 and Sean in 2021, to overdose. Cheryl opens up about the challenges of navigating grief, the importance of community support, and her unwavering faith, which has been a cornerstone of her healing. Through her activism, Cheryl has transformed her pain into purpose. She founded Hope Aft...

In this heartfelt episode, host Rhonda Kemp sits down with Darcy Patterson, who shares her deeply personal journey through grief following the loss of her 21-year-old daughter to a heroin overdose. Darcy reflects on the strength she found in her own sobriety and how family and community support became lifelines as she navigated this challenging path. Her loss led her to turn her grief into purpose...

In this powerful episode, Rhonda Kemp speaks with Bree Schrader about her journey through grief after the devastating loss of her brother, Jeff, to an accidental overdose. Bree opens up about the unique challenges of sibling grief, sharing her experience of feeling overlooked while navigating the complex emotions surrounding his passing. From anger towards God and the church to a deep identity shi...

In this touching conversation, Rhonda Kemp and Kris Darrah open up about the heartbreaking experience of losing their daughters to overdose. Together, they explore their personal journeys through grief, addiction, and mental illness, and how they've found hope and healing along the way. Rhonda and Kris share the powerful role that faith, patience, and gratitude have played in their healing process...

In this enlightening episode, Rhonda Kemp speaks with Bob Willis, a pastor and bereavement counselor, about his journey into grief work and the importance of providing support to those grieving. Bob emphasizes that grief is a unique and timeless experience, stressing the need for active listening and creating safe spaces for emotional expression. He discusses therapeutic techniques like writing le...

In this impactful episode, Rhonda Kemp speaks with John Lally, a retired psychiatric nurse who shares his journey through grief after losing his son to an overdose. John discusses his nonprofit organization, Today I Matter, which aims to support those struggling with addiction and mental health issues while promoting compassion and dignity. He emphasizes the importance of taking action and using p...

  In this heartfelt episode, Rhonda Kemp interviews Gina, who bravely shares her experience of losing her son Jeremy to addiction-related death. Together, they explore the challenges of grief, the need for justice and awareness surrounding addiction, and how relationships evolve after such a loss. Gina discusses her and her husband’s proactive efforts to seek justice for Jeremy and advocate for ch...

In this moving episode of Grief, Grace & Gratitude, host Rhonda Kemp speaks with Jennifer Morrissey, who opens up about the profound loss of her two sons, Evan and Kyle. Jennifer shares how a life-changing encounter with God in 2011 brought her peace and healed her heart. She discusses the challenges Kyle faced with bullying, anxiety, and addiction, and the emotional toll on her family. Despit...

In the premiere episode of Grief, Grace & Gratitude, host Rhonda Kemp welcomes Marguerite Woodall, author of The Light of Navigation, for a heartfelt conversation on navigating grief and loss. Marguerite opens up about the shock and PTSD she faced after losing her son, the profound changes in her relationships, and how her faith in God deepened through the pain. She shares powerful stories of...