Highlight Your Healing

Divorce is a loss that often goes unseen, but the grief that comes with it is very real. In this episode of Highlight Your Healing , Shannon sits down with Surika Michelle to talk about her journey through divorce, the emotional toll it took, and what healing looked like when life didn't go according to plan. Together, they discuss the grief of ending a marriage, navigating major life transitions,...

Grief has a way of sneaking up on you—in the middle of an ordinary Tuesday, in the quiet of the morning, or in the moments when you're trying your best to hold it all together. If you're navigating grief, healing after loss, or simply having a hard day, this message is for you. Save it. Come back to it whenever you need a reminder of what's true. You are not healing wrong. You are growing through...

What happens when your faith is tested… again and again? In this episode of Highlight Your Healing , Shannon sits down with Sheila from the Quiet Cry Project for a deeply honest conversation about what it looks like when faith and grief collide . After experiencing 17 losses in just five years , Sheila shares what it means to carry layered, compounded grief — the kind that doesn’t come once, but i...

In this episode of the Highlight Your Healing Podcast, Shannon is joined by Jessica and Elizabeth, co-hosts of the Grieving Sisters Podcast , for an honest conversation about sibling loss, navigating grief, and turning pain into purpose. As childhood friends who both experienced the loss of a younger sibling, Jessica and Liz share what grief has looked like in their everyday lives — the parts peop...

In this episode of the Highlight Your Healing Podcast, Shannon is joined by Desiree, founder of Mamas Mosaic Collective , for an honest conversation about grief, motherhood, postpartum depression, and the pressure Black women often feel to remain strong through it all. Desiree shares her experience losing the two most influential women in her life — her grandmother and mother, and what it was like...

There are some losses that words can barely hold. And yet — sharing them out loud can be the very thing that starts to set us free. In this episode of Highlight Your Healing, I sit down with Liz, the heart behind the Healing Hearts Podcast, for one of the most tender and courageous conversations this show has ever held. Liz opens up about her personal journey through infant loss and how that pain...

What happens when life changes so dramatically that you change with it? Whether it's a diagnosis, a disability, or a loss that reshapes everything you thought you knew about yourself — the journey back to healing and purpose is real, and it is possible. In this episode of Highlight Your Healing, I sit down with Ashley — a survivor and licensed therapist who brings two powerful perspectives to this...

What happens to your identity when the job is gone? Not just your income — but your sense of self, your purpose, your confidence? In this episode of Highlight Your Healing, I sit down with Monique to talk about one of the most overlooked sides of job loss — the identity shift that comes with it. She works with high-capacity women and faith-driven professionals who are navigating some of life's mos...

What if healing could actually be fun? In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Wright, founder of Strokes of Freedom, to talk about one of the most powerful tools in the healing process — your story. Ashley shares her heart behind making healing accessible, joyful, and deeply personal, and walks us through what it really means to write your story your way. Whether you are in the thick of grief, na...

In this episode of the Highlight Your Healing Podcast, Shannon sits down with Rachell Dumas — nurse, maternal health advocate, and founder of HEARD and A Light After Nine — for an honest conversation about pregnancy loss, patient advocacy, and turning lived experience into purpose. After experiencing nine pregnancy losses and later facing a life-threatening diagnosis, Rachell shares what it looked...

Season 3 of Highlight Your Healing is here and it is bigger, bolder, and more powerful than ever. Host Shannon Roane — certified grief coach, founder of Highlight Your Healing, and creator of J & J Journals — is pulling back the curtain on the types of grief we don't always talk about. This season features real, unfiltered conversations with incredible guests covering everything from pregnancy...

PODCASTHON 2026 SPECIAL EPISODE- Part of the world's largest charity podcast event. Raising awareness for causes that matter. Today’s episode honors the early pregnancy loss association and the silent journeys so many women carry. Your loss matters. It’s time to break the silence around this often-overlooked grief. I’ve been there. After experiencing two back-to-back losses, I felt so alone. Socie...

In this episode, Shannon Roane reflects on the key themes and conversations from Season Two of the Highlight Your Healing podcast. She emphasizes the importance of understanding grief as a multifaceted experience that affects not only emotions but also physical health and identity. The season focused on giving permission to grieve, acknowledging the changes that come with loss, and living with int...

In this episode, Shannon discusses the often-overlooked concept of secondary loss in grief. She explains how secondary losses manifest in various aspects of life, including routines, relationships, and identity, following a primary loss. Shannon emphasizes the importance of acknowledging these secondary losses to understand the ongoing emotional struggles that may arise. She offers insights on how...

In this episode of Highlight Your Healing, Shannon Roane discusses the profound impact of grief on life perspectives and the journey towards intentional living. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's needs, valuing presence, and nurturing meaningful relationships after loss. Shannon encourages listeners to embrace small, intentional choices that align with their current selves, highlig...

In this episode, Shannon discusses the importance of granting oneself permission to grieve, heal, and evolve. She emphasizes that many women carry unprocessed grief while managing daily responsibilities and highlights the need for self-compassion and understanding in the healing journey. The conversation explores the different types of grief, the misconceptions surrounding healing, and the transfo...

In this episode of Highlight Your Healing, Shannon discusses the often overlooked aspects of grief that arise when life doesn't go as planned. She emphasizes that grief can manifest not only from loss but also from unmet expectations and the life we envisioned for ourselves. Shannon encourages listeners to acknowledge their feelings of disappointment and to understand that it's possible to feel gr...

In this episode, Shannon discusses the often-overlooked grief that arises from health diagnoses, particularly focusing on her personal experience with her son's epilepsy diagnosis. She emphasizes that this type of grief is valid and can manifest in various ways, including shock, anxiety, and a sense of loss for the life that was expected. Shannon provides insights into coping strategies and encour...

In this episode of Highlight Your Healing, Shannon reflects on the profound impact of grief on personal identity. She shares her journey from a confident, career-driven woman to someone who felt disconnected from her former self after experiencing loss. Shannon emphasizes that grief can quietly strip away pieces of our identity, leading to feelings of confusion and self-doubt. She discusses how ac...

In this episode, Shannon Roane discusses the often-overlooked physical manifestations of grief, emphasizing that grief affects not only emotional well-being but also physical health. She explores how grief can lead to fatigue, sleep disturbances, digestive issues, physical tension, cognitive challenges, and hormonal changes. Shannon encourages listeners to listen to their bodies, recognize these s...

In this episode, Shannon Roane discusses the concept behind her journal, Highlight Your Healing, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and marking significant moments in the healing process. She introduces a color-coded system that helps individuals visualize their emotions and healing journey, encouraging listeners to embrace their feelings without judgment. The conversation highlights the ne...

In this episode, Shannon discusses the complexities of faith and prayer during seasons of grief and loss. She emphasizes that feeling distant from God does not equate to losing faith but rather reflects the impact of real-life experiences on one's spiritual journey. The conversation explores how loss alters the way individuals connect with God, the importance of honesty in faith, and the necessity...

In this episode, Shannon discusses the importance of acknowledging grief as we enter a new year. She emphasizes that grief does not adhere to a calendar and that it's okay to carry your grief into the new year. Shannon encourages listeners to give themselves permission to feel their emotions, talk about their losses, and move at their own pace. She reassures that healing is not linear and that it'...

In this final episode of Season 1, Shannon takes you back through the most powerful lessons of the season — from naming your grief, understanding your triggers, trusting God, setting boundaries, navigating the in-between, honoring hidden losses, facing avoided emotions, recognizing functional grieving, and learning to tell your story with courage. This episode is a gentle reminder of how far you’v...

In this episode of Highlight Your Healing, Shannon discusses the importance of sharing personal stories as a means of healing. She emphasizes that many individuals carry unspoken burdens that hinder their healing process. By courageously telling their stories, they can confront their pain, find empowerment, and inspire others. Shannon provides practical steps for listeners to begin sharing their s...