Good Mourning, Mom

What if you only had ten days to make a lifetime of memories? In this episode, Julia sits down with Emily, Dexter’s mum, to hear a story of love, choice, and making memories in the midst of unimaginable loss. After learning during pregnancy that Dexter had a terminal condition, Emily chose to continue carrying him, knowing their time together would be brief. Dexter died shortly before his birth. W...

What if healing from grief was never supposed to mean feeling less? After loss, it’s easy to turn healing into another job: Am I making progress? Should I be further along by now? Why does this still hurt? In this episode of Good Mourning, Mom , Julia challenges the idea that grief is something we need to overcome and asks a different question: What if your grief is trying to tell you something? W...

Rhonda raised her boys in a loving Christian home, never imagining addiction would become part of their story. But after six months of sobriety, her son Russell relapsed and died from fentanyl. Rhonda shares the questions she asked God, the grief that left her unable to pray, and the unexpected healing she found through tears. And afterward, I reflect on what her story asks of all of us: What happ...

What can a flock of sheep teach us about grief? Surprisingly… quite a lot. In this episode of Good Mourning, Mom , Julia reflects on the beautiful and unexpected lessons about grief found in The Sheep Detectives . George’s sheep have an unusual gift: whenever something painful happens, they can simply choose to forget it. But when their beloved shepherd dies, they discover that forgetting the pain...

After an unexpected summer pause, we're back. Life has been a little crazy behind the scenes, but I'm so grateful to finally share this conversation with you. In this episode, Diana courageously opens her heart and invites us into her grief journey. As with every story on Good Mourning, Mom , this isn't just about loss—it's about love, hope, resilience, and finding the strength to keep moving forw...

Can God forgive abortion? Is healing really possible after a decision you can't undo? In this deeply honest conversation, Judy shares her personal story of abortion, the fear and crisis that led to her decision, the years of grief and shame that followed, and the freedom she ultimately found through the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ. This episode is not about minimizing the reality of a...

In this episode of Good Mourning , Julia sits down with Shawna Camilleri to share the story of her son, Keenan, and the journey that followed after his death. Together they talk about the lifelong reality of child loss, finding purpose in the midst of grief, and the healing that can happen when bereaved parents find a community that truly understands. Shawna is the founder of Keenan's Caring K...

In this episode of Good Mourning , Julia sits down with Lindsey to share a story that many people have never heard—and one that left her navigating profound grief. After discovering she was pregnant, Lindsey's joy quickly turned to confusion, fear, and heartbreak when she was diagnosed with a molar pregnancy. In this honest conversation, she shares what that experience was like, the emotional...

Grief isn't just something you feel—it changes the way your brain and body respond to the world around you. In this solo episode, Julia shares her own recent experience of being "hijacked" by grief and anxiety, explaining why our nervous systems often react as though we're in danger long after the crisis has passed. Together, we'll explore what happens when old alarm systems...

What happens when life brings both unimaginable joy and unimaginable loss? In Part 2 of Hettie's story, we talk about the beautiful and often complicated journey of adoption, the devastating loss of her parents and two young nieces in a tragic car accident, and the faith that carried her through every season. Through tears, memories, and hard-earned wisdom, Hettie shares the truth she has come...

From the time she was a little girl, Hettie dreamed of being a mother. But when infertility became part of her story, she found herself facing questions she never expected to ask and pain she never expected to carry. In this episode, Hettie shares her journey through longing, disappointment, and the struggle to reconcile her deepest desires with a God who didn't promise the outcome she hoped f...

In this deeply personal episode, Julia sits down with her brother Marc for an honest conversation about grief, suffering, healing, faith, and the lifelong questions surrounding the problem of pain. Together, they explore what it means to keep searching for God in the middle of heartbreak, trauma, loss, and uncertainty — while still holding onto joy. And before the heavier conversation begins, list...

In this episode of Good Mourning, Mom , Julia sits down with Morgan Shadbolt for one of the most raw and powerful conversations yet. Morgan shares her journey through childhood abuse, abandonment, addiction, homelessness, the devastating loss of her infant son, and the long road toward healing and recovery. Together, they talk honestly about trauma, grief, survival, faith, and what it looks like t...

In this episode, GMM podcast host, Julia Pierce, shares a message on the character of God and how it changes our perspectives on what obedience looks like in our faith walk. This episode is not a grief story, but one that Julia believes will bless women and help to heal their hearts. If you are interested in being a guest on Good Mourning, Mom, click here to get started . #GoodMourningMom #GoodMou...

In this episode of Good Mourning, Mom , Claire shares the story of her twin boys, the devastating diagnosis that changed her pregnancy, and the heartbreaking loss of her son, Shemayah, just hours after birth. With honesty and deep faith, she opens up about carrying hope through uncertainty, navigating grief while caring for his twin brother, and what it means to mother a child who is no longer phy...

Click here to sponsor our guest's "Comfort Kit." These small kits are designed to bring a bit of comfort to the body, soul, and spirit. They include things like candles, tea, a journal, pen, and other small items such as cozy socks, or soothing stones. Your sponsorship can also include a short personal note to our guest. In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with a mother whose...

What if the signs you thought were from God weren’t promises of outcomes—but promises of presence? In this episode, Mara Weisman shares her story of trusting God through heartbreak, disappointment, and three miscarriages. When the signs she once believed pointed to specific outcomes didn’t come to pass, she began to see them differently—not as promises of what would happen, but as reminders that G...

In this introductory episode of Good Mourning Mom , I share the heart behind this podcast and why it exists—a space for honest conversations about grief, motherhood, faith, and what it looks like to keep going when life doesn’t go as planned. This is a place for honesty, healing, and real life in the middle of loss and love. You don’t have to have it all figured out to be here. You’re welcome just...