Good Grief Believer

In this heartfelt episode of Good Grief Believer, host Julie Craig shares her inspiring journey of placing a statue in the cemetery where her late husband, Dr. Stephen David Craig, is buried. After experiencing profound loss, Julie felt called to create a meaningful tribute that would provide comfort to others grieving. She recounts the vision she had of a statue of Jesus, which symbolizes hope, c...

In this week's highlight episode, Chris Frazier has put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Heidi Folsom and other of my guests who have had the heartbreaking yet eye-opening experience of going through grief. Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who have discovered what it means to grieve well, and how to help others along their own healing journey. Foll...

In this heartfelt episode of Good Grief Believer, host Chris Frazier sits down with Heidi Folsom, who shares her profound journey of grief after the loss of her youngest daughter, Zion Emma. Heidi candidly discusses the challenges she faced in her faith community and the unexpected support she found in her gym friends during her darkest days. Heidi reflects on the complexity of navigating public a...

In this week's highlight episode, I've put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Tia Smith and other of my guests who have had the heartbreaking yet eye-opening experience of going through grief. Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who have discovered what it means to grieve well, and how to help others along their own healing journey. Follow Good Grie...

In this heartfelt episode of Good Grief Believer, hosts Chris Frazier and Daree Blake explore the profound themes of grief and hope surrounding Good Friday and Easter. They discuss how these significant days in the Christian calendar can resonate deeply with those experiencing loss. Listeners will discover how understanding grief can lead to a thinner veil between this life and the next, allowing...

In this heartfelt episode, host Julie Craig welcomes Tia Smith, podcaster of "The Thinning of the Veil," to discuss the profound journey of grief. Tia shares her personal experiences with loss, including the heartbreak of losing her twins and the passing of her beloved father. Join us as Tia reflects on how grief can transform our understanding of love and connection. She emphasizes that...

Today I asked my husband Michael to join me to have a brief discussion about the benefit of making new memories after a significant loss. This was prompted by my discussion with my friend Brianna, who was diagnosed a few years ago with ALS. One thing that I appreciate about my friend Brianna is that she has continued to try and do new things and make new memories while she can. This made me want t...

Host Julie Craig sits down with the inspiring Brianna Olson, who shares her journey navigating life with ALS. Brianna reflects on her experiences with grief—both from her past and present—and how it intertwines with love and resilience. Join us for this poignant conversation that highlights the beauty of connection and the power of faith in times of hardship. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, wher...

Host Julie Craig sits down with the inspiring Brianna Olson, who shares her journey navigating life with ALS. Brianna reflects on her experiences with grief—both from her past and present—and how it intertwines with love and resilience. Join us for this poignant conversation that highlights the beauty of connection and the power of faith in times of hardship. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, wher...

In this week's highlight episode, I've put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Mindy Jackson and other of my guests who have had the heartbreaking yet eye-opening experience of going through grief. Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who have discovered what it means to grieve well, and how to help others along their own healing journey. Follow Good...

Host Julie Craig welcomes Mindy Jackson, who openly shares her journey through the profound grief following the suicide of her husband, Sean. Mindy reflects on her family's struggle, the unexpected challenges of parenting through loss, and the importance of community support. She emphasizes that grieving well involves honoring the memory of loved ones while also finding ways to heal and move f...

In this heartfelt episode, Julie Craig explores the concept of "love notes from heaven" and how they manifest in our lives after loss. Through touching stories, she shares how signs like butterflies, meaningful songs, and unexpected encounters can provide comfort and connection with our departed loved ones. Julie recounts her personal experiences, including a poignant moment at the beach...

In this week's highlight episode, I've put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Analee Byers and other of my guests who have had the heartbreaking yet eye-opening experience of going through grief. Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who have discovered what it means to grieve well, and how to help others along their own healing journey. Follow Good G...

In this heartfelt episode of Good Grief Believer, host Julie Craig sits down with Annalee Byers, a remarkable mother who shares her journey of love and loss following the passing of her son, Micah. Annalee opens up about the profound grief she experienced and how her faith and support from family and friends helped her navigate this challenging time. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope...

In this season, we’re excited to introduce Chris Frazier, a certified bereavement doula, who will co-host and bring her expertise to our discussions. Together, we’ll explore ways to grieve well, maintain hope, and celebrate the love that endures. You are not alone in your journey—let’s find peace in grief together! Love Story, Awkward Icebreakers Didn't Detear: https://www.spokesman.com/storie...

Merry Christmas. I know the holidays can be a very difficult time for grief, and today we're doing a special episode about how we have coped with grief during the holidays. I invited some of my previous guests to share their thoughts on this, and I'd like to share my experience as well. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only...

Today I'm joined by Margaret and her niece Marci. Margaret is also the sister of Marci's mother, who passed away when Marci was just a teen. I'm so grateful that they came in here to talk, Margaret has been a friend of mine for such a long time. She's one of the most amazing, compassionate, kind woman I've ever known. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belo...

In this week's highlight episode, I've put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Michael and Mike Schnabel and other of my guests who have had the heartbreaking yet eye-opening experience of going through grief. Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who have discovered what it means to grieve well, and how to help others along their own healing journey. Follow Good...

Today I'm doing something a little bit unusual, I'm having an interview with my husband, Michael. My husband that I married after my late-husband, Steve, passed away. We're sitting here with his son Mike and we're going to talk about their specific experience as a husband and son who lost a person they both loved very much. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power o...

In this week's highlight episode, Shanna Miller will share a couple of her poems, thoughts and insights related to grieving well after the loss of 2 daughters. Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who have discovered what it means to grieve well, and how to help others along their own healing journey. Follow Good Grief Believer on Social Media: ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goo...

I'm joined today by a mentor and friend of mine, a wonderful lady and mother of 5 children. Her name is Shanna Miller, a published author who really reached out to me after I lost my husband several years ago. She was one of those who really stuck by me for the long haul. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only comprehends the...

In this week's highlight episode, I've put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Jessica Fein and other of my guests who have had the heartbreaking yet eye-opening experience of going through grief. Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who have discovered what it means to grieve well, and how to help others along their own healing journey. Follow Good Grief Believe...

Today I'm so delighted to have Jessica Fein with me, the author of "Breath Taking" and the moderator of the podcast "I Don't Know How You Do It" and I really got to say that I don't know how she does it. Jessica's been through a lot and has such a wealth of things to share with us today. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only...

In this week's highlight episode, I've put together a series of vignettes from last week's episode with Dr. Kristina Strong and other of my guests who have had the heartbreaking yet eye-opening experience of going through grief. Each week I’ll interview groups or individuals who have discovered what it means to grieve well, and how to help others along their own healing journey. Follow Good Grief...

I'm joined today by Dr. Kristina Strong, a personal resilience and self-compassion coach. We many things in common, including our backgrounds in grief and loss, so I'm really, really happen that she would have a discussion with me on this episode. Good Grief Believer is a podcast, where I hope you’ll discover the power of belonging to a group, that not only comprehends the depth of your grief, but...