Thiss Sucks Podcast

In this episode, Lindsey and Brittany dive into the deeply personal idea of religious beliefs and have a conversation about how faith shifts after profound loss. Lindsey opens up about the intense anger and doubt that followed Jason's death, touching on the struggles that come with common platitudes, Catholic teachings, and lingering questions about purgatory, the afterlife, and whether our loved...

In this episode, Lindsey shares the feeling of being trapped in a repetitive, dark loop of grief nearly six months after Jason's death, juggling parenting responsibilities that leave little space to mourn and feeling farther from him, so she talks to his photo throughout the day. She describes taking the Australia trip she and Jason had booked for the kids' spring break, inviting her father-in-law...

When Life Doesn't Go as Planned: Moving Forward in 2026  Lindsey and Brittany reflect on entering 2026 after a difficult 2025, sharing highlights from earlier in the year focused on experiences and travel, including mother-daughter and father-son trips, a California road trip with Disneyland, and a Midwest baseball stadium road trip through Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago.  They discuss how life c...

Facing 2026: Embracing Hope and Navigating Grief In this heartfelt episode, Thiss Sucks reflects on the challenging transition into 2026, discussing the journey of grief following the loss of Jason in August 2025.  Lindsey shares personal experiences over the past months, including the support from the 'Best Christmas Ever' organization that provided hope and community during the holidays. Thiss S...

Navigating Grief: The Playbook Nobody Wants   In the second episode of 'This Sucks' podcast, host Lindsey shares her deeply personal journey of navigating life after the sudden passing of her husband, Jason. The episode focuses on practical advice for dealing with immediate tasks following the loss of a spouse, such as funeral arrangements, legal paperwork, and financial planning.   Lindsey also d...

Welcome to Thiss Sucks Podcast - what happens when life throws you a giant curve ball and you're suddenly alone to parent two small kids and you're trying to navigate this thing called life. This first episode talks about the unexpected happening August 22, 2025 to Lindsey and her kids and how they are continuing to navigate this new reality. November 10 is Jason's birthday and in honor of this we...