QT Surviving Grief Podcast

Pastor Mamie Gray-Hunter is a beacon of light, resilience, and unwavering faith. In this heartfelt conversation, she shares her journey through love, loss, and spiritual growth, revealing the foundational principles that have guided her life and ministry. She also reflected on the profound journey of becoming a widow in 2012 after the passing of her beloved late husband, Steve Gray, Sr. Through se...

Beverly McClarn’s story is a powerful testament of faith, resilience, and unwavering trust in God. As a two-time breast cancer survivor, she shares the importance of staying positive, leaning into her faith, and surrounding yourself with a strong, supportive community. Through the profound loss — of her mother and sister, who transitioned within 15 months of each other — Beverly continues to be a...

In a world filled with uncertainties, conversations that explore resilience and personal growth are invaluable. This episode features Mr. Caruious Morris, a devoted family man and friend, who shares his journey of navigating personal grief, the music industry, and now the blog/podcast space. We delve into Caruious’ insights and experiences, offering inspiration for anyone facing their own struggle...

Dr. Tee Carter , the Transition Architect, brought fire into this conversation! She spoke on truth, from the heart and reminded us all that grief can be transformed into greatness. Dr. Tee also discussed the phases of redefining self after loss, which included honesty, healing, clarity, alignment, and executing your action plan by trusting God, even when the path isn’t clear. From life experience...

💎 Minister Barbara Booker dropped so many gems during this episode! From redefining her identity to creating a pathway forward in ministry, Min. Booker is a true example of “fighting on” no matter what comes your way. She also announced a special “Surviving Grief during the Holidays” event that she will be hosting next month in Columbia, TN. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy, as this wraps Season 2! #Facebook...

We hope you enjoy this insightful conversation with Mrs. Michelle Elson of Heritage Funeral Home! Michelle explored personal grief, then shifted into her career in the funeral service industry. We discussed the many options at Heritage Funeral Home including burials, cremations, and Maury Memorial Gardens. Heritage Funeral Home is committed to caring for families by providing beautiful, lasting tr...

👨🏽‍🏫 We had such a rich conversation with the incomparable, Mr. Garland Brown, it was only right to dedicate our next discussion to his 30 year tenure as an educator in the public school system! Listen as Mr. Brown explores the "Ministry of Education" and recounts memories of formal & current students, colleagues, and the magic behind maintaining positive relationships with students and par...

✊🏽 When we think of the phrase, "Stay Woke!" Mr. Garland Brown exemplifies just that! In Part 1 of his interview, Mr. Brown dove into grief, mental health, and the state of our community. He has used hobbies, music therapy, and human connection as a pathway forward on his grief journey. Stay tuned for Part 2 later this month, Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. 🫡📚🎙

We hope you enjoy this episode as Pastor Kerry Dewayne James of Grace United Church, gets deeply personal with the grief he has experienced as a man, a friend, and a pastor. Although he has dealt with the emotional scars of grief, he always finds his way back to hope and the strength to move forward.

Pastor Steve Gray, Jr. of Reaching All Generations Kingdom Ministries opened his heart in this explosive episode! Pastor Gray shared his story of "leading while bleeding," as he & his family carried on the legacy of his late father Pastor Steve Gray, Sr. His perspective on grief is an integral part of his life story! Pastor Gray gave us the roadmap of preparation, resiliency, and how to naviga...

While exploring the grief journey of losing both of her parents, Carla Walker was able to identify her purpose as a mirror of the legacy they left behind. Carla spotlighted mental health in the African American church, youth & community advocacy, and how these two topics has enabled her to thrive in purpose daily! Carla’s experience has lead her to be a life coach and mentor, whose main focus...

During this special Father's Day Episode, Elder Jarvis Tucker expressed the significance of fatherhood, honored men who influenced his life, and how he survived the effects of Leukemia physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Jarvis is well-connected within the Maury County and surrounding counties. See community connections and resources below: American Job Center 119 Nashville Hwy Columbia, Ten...

World renowned speaker, encourager, and woman in ministry, Mrs. Ira Booker sat down for an intimate conversation about navigating grief at various times in her life. Mrs. Booker visited several biblical stories and paired them with topics we encounter in today's society! A few key phrases to listen for are joy vs. happiness, empathy vs. compassion, depression, therapy, the spiritual ICU and much m...

Ashley Harlan’s story faith, family, friends, and the drive to move forward in life is simply amazing. From surviving a brain bleed to navigating the recovery process to accepting how quickly life changed, Ashley defied all odds, never gave up, and is now a thriving business owner! Ashley is grateful to God for new insights, heightening compassion, and another chance! #grieftogratitude #tbisurvivo...

During this therapeutic conversation, Kristen J. Small (Therapist, Consultant, Speaker, & Writer) sat down to share her grief story and for a Q/A session to educate us on grief therapy, healing practices, mental wellness & the overall connection between the mind and body. Kristen believes we all are capable of living full, healed, wholehearted lives! We hope you enjoy this episode. Drop a...

Enjoy this soul stirring, faith-based conversation with Bennie L. Caston II as we explore questioning God, purposeful praise, and finding the good in humanity! 🙌🏽🩵💪🏾💙👏🏼 Connect with Bennie today: Facebook: Bennie L. Caston II Instagram: blcaston2 Tic Toc: benniecaston YouTube: BL Caston II

We hope you enjoy this spirit filled conversation with Janay Armstrong! Episode Resources: https://www.facebook.com/janay.armstrong https://www.facebook.com/NerdyBoyCompanyLLC

We encourage you to absorb this moment in time. This life changing, motivational conversation with Georgena "Cookie" Porter-Wilson is a great way to start your new year with a fresh perspective of navigating grief in the days, weeks, and years to come. 💙🌱🤌🏽

We hope you enjoy this exclusive, vulnerable conversation as our host Tiffani Nicole Waire has an intimate conversation with her mother Janet Cannon Waire . They explored the impact of losing a mother, a child, adult grief and the power of faith & resiliency through it all!

The wait is over! Mr. James Martin 's highly anticipated episode is here. Listen, as Mr. Martin give us the game plan for the grief journey, child advocacy and men's mental health. Tap in with Mr. Martin on the Young Kings Mentorship Program, Vision 20/20 Program, & Health & Fitness!

We invite you into our space where Mrs. Laretha Batey discussed her book "The Last Boom," in addition to her therapy journey, domestic violence awareness, and her new venture "Valerie's Voice." Tap in with Mrs. Batey today "The Last Boom" book: https://shorturl.at/SFjTM Book Hair Appointment on Style Seat: https://shorturl.at/Fzaa1 Real Estate: Connect online Laretha Batey Full episode also availa...

You will laugh, cry, smile, and be in aw of God's goodness, as Mr. Hommer Homteam Smith shares his powerful testimony of survival, his parent's impact, and all the life lessons he learned along the way! Tap in with The HomeTeam Show today YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thehometeamshow9133 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehometeamshow/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/14sHFRLt3FF/...

Enjoy this faith filled episode as Heather Lipscomb reveals experiencing infant loss twice, her father's journey with Alzheimer's disease, and the turning point in which God intervened during her grief! Heather reminded us of how staying connected to God can shift the trajectory of your life, which propelled her purpose. Full episode available on Facebook, YouTube, & Spotify. As a Certified De...

We hope you enjoy this discussion with Tia Alderson. She describes four powerful women who left a lasting impression on her life, helping her young son navigate his father’s death, and embracing her oldest son’s Autism journey. #AprilisAutismAwarenessMonth https://www.facebook.com/tia.alderson

🙌🏾 Sunday’s Best, Pastor Marcus K Duke of New Day Community Church shares his testimony of finding hope through loss, men’s emotional suppression, and protecting your peace. He also discussed why support matters when you need it most and how that support shows up as faith, forgiveness, self control, boundaries, presence, reassurance, therapy, and self care in tough moments! 🙏🏽💙👏🏾 New Day Co...