Fight Hard, Love Much

In this Episode Pam shares a few things she is still learning about grief, shaming, and brain health.    The learning never stops when experiencing grief.   

This is the talk I gave at the BYU grief conference a few months ago.   It was a honor to speak to so many who have also lost loved ones.   It is also available on you tube with the power point slides I used.   https://youtu.be/_y2CLe3xp2g

In part 2 with Tiffini, she discusses being there as a mother and wife during mental struggles.   How she takes care of herself while supporting them.   

Tiffini Montague shares the lessons she has learned from the loss of her youngest brother when she was a teenager and losing her only son at birth.     She works at turning her pain into helping many others face their own loss of a child. 

After losing her daughter to suicide in 2019, Emily worked to learn how to help her daughters and herself.   The lessons she has learned have helped her heal and become a better mother.    

What are the little things that you are thankful for?  Pam shares a few that she is thankful for and that bring her happiness.   

Suicide prevention month is not my most favorite thing.   A reminder of all the pain and trauma.   But it is also needed to help shed light on those around us who are suffering.    In this episode I shares a few thoughts about improving our mental health and also how to be there for others.     

Travis joins me to answer questions sent in by our listensers.   Questions 1:  What do you do if you feel like you're stuck in this depressing endless rut or loop of life that you just cannot seem to get out of no matter what you do or try to get out of? Question 2:  I get trapped in thoughts of losing people and things that make me happy that I have a hard time enjoying my time that Ido have...

My husband joins to share his experience with losing a son.    He shares lessons he learned, moments he treasures, and how to help others.    Tigger warning:  talk of suicide.

Therapist Travis Webb will join me in a future episode to answer questions sent in by our listeners.     Send in your questions by July 26.   Email them to fighthardlovemuch@gmail.com or send them by message on Instagram @fighthardlovemuch.   

Jeff and Shauna join me on this episode to open up about their trials and struggles.  They share how they had to learn to work together to help each other get better and heal.     This episode has been in the works for over a year.   We first recorded this a year ago, and then did another recording a few months ago.    Sorry the audio is still a little off, but hopefully you will feel their love,...

In this episode Pam discusses the struggle of the past year and triggers to mental health.    She shares some easy steps we can take to help improve how we feel, starting this summer.   

It's been a while but happy to be back!    In this episode Pam shares what she has learned the past month and how much we need the Savior in our lives.    

My daughter Allison joins me on this episode to share her experience with losing Sam.   The emotions and thoughts that surrounded that day.    She also shares her struggle with anxiety and post-partum depression, and what she does to help her mental health.  Trigger warning:  lots of raw emotions concerning suicide.   

Pam is back after taking some time off.    In this episode she shares her recent thoughts on becoming who we want to be.   Do we give up when things go wrong or when we make a mistake?   Just like the caterpillar has to go through a major change to become the beautiful butterfly, our trials and darkness can also help us become something amazing.   

Travis Webb, LCSW is back to answer a few parenting questions.    How to help our children be more motivated and productive? Cell phones and our children . Understanding growth and the Lord's love. Travis uses his years of working with clients and parents to help answer these questions.    He strives for the more long-term results rather than a quick fix answer.    If you have questions, you...

Dr. John Hatch DC, DACNB, FABBIR, Neuroplastician, husband, father, author, business owner, entrepreneur,  and athlete joins Pam on this episode to discuss the many things he has learned while studying the brain.   His clinic, THE BRAIN REHAB CLINIC in Orem, Utah helps people from around the world find answers to healing their brain pathways.     The Brain Rehab Clinic is a full-service functional...

In this episode Gabrielle joins Pam to share her story of  struggling with depression and anxiety for years.   She had decided to give up on living until a friend committed suicide and she witness the heartache.   At that moment she decided she would fight and never give up.   She also shares her experience with TMS and figuring out what works for her.  

In this episode Pam shares some thoughts about this year's Sam's prom.    She also share some feelings concerning the youth and children and the struggles they face.  

It's been one year of Fight Hard, Love Much podcast episodes.    I'm so thankful for all the support, love and things I have learned.    Thankful for the amazing guest who have joined me and the many things they have taught me.     Excited for this 2nd year!!

After losing her sister to suicide, Lauren finds the tender mercies from God.   She has a new outlook on life and wants to share it with others.    She is an incredible young woman; you won't want to miss the message she shares on this episode.   

Attending church is just hard sometimes!   In this episdoe, Pam shares her feelings about going to church even when it's difficult.    How we all need to try and learn to treat others like Christ and showing all Christlike love.   We all need to feel His comfort and peace.  

Kim Taylor joins Pam this week to share her story with mental illness.     After hiding it and keeping the pain a secret, she finds healing in letting people in.     Now after wanting to end her life, she is able to find the joy in living.    

In this episode, Savanna shares with Pam her struggle growing up with OCD and what she has learned along the way.    She mentions treatment options that have helped and not been so helpful.    

Travis Webb joins me again this week to discuss shame and isolation.    He shares tools for those suffering with feelings of shame.    He also gives parents and others suggestions on how to respond when a loved one shares feelings of shame and discouragement.