Qualified - Lessons in Loss

Send us Fan Mail Following the death of his 16-year-old son and only child, Ron did everything he could to avoid facing the reality of his loss.  Then one day, he was hit by a wave of emotions  that he allowed himself to feel and as a result, the healing process began. Listen in as Ron shares how he used his experience to write seven books, including the best-seller "Sometimes I Cry in the Sh...

Send us Fan Mail Working as an engineer at Hewlett Packard for many years, John was valued and compensated for his left brain skills.  When his wife Pam died at 62, he experienced emotions he had never felt before and began to embrace empathy and compassion for other hurting people.    Listen in as John explains his right brain awakening and other valuable lessons learned following his wife's...

Send us Fan Mail When her disabled son passed away at the age of 18, Juli knew she had to use her experience to help other people.  She started a blog to share the lessons she learned and also to connect with other parents that have been through what she calls Life Unexpected . Listen in as Juli shares the challenges, joys and deep insights she realized by raising and caring for her son Robert. ht...

Send us Fan Mail When her daughter passed away suddenly from a pulmonary embolism,  Carole knew everything would change in her life from that day forward.   Listen in as this bereaved mom shares her story of deep grief, physical adversity and  emotional pain that ultimately brought her to a place of new faith and a hunger for God like never before. https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thirty-carole-j-...

Send us Fan Mail When a tragic plane crash took the life of his 17-year-old son, Clint gathered his family and charted a course for how they would grieve.  Listen in as a bereaved dad shares his emotions, insight and lessons learned about how to cope when the natural order of life is disrupted with the death of a child. https://www.bigboldbrave.us/book-clint https://bigboldbrave.us/join #deathofas...

Send us Fan Mail When a fall down the stairs resulted in disability, chronic pain and emotional hardship, Darci realized her life would never be the same.   Listen in to this inspirational story about a woman who realized her purpose through adversity and discovered gifts in her suffering. https://www.darcijsteiner.com/ #suddendisability #CRPS #beautybeyondthethorns #chronicpain #suffering

Send us Fan Mail When her sister died suddenly, Nesreen's life was changed in every possible way.  During her grief process, she discovered a new sense of clarity about how she wanted to live her life and sought out a "coach" to assist her in her journey.  Listen in as Nesreen shares how the experience led her to a new purpose and mission to help other grievers. https://harborlightc...

Send us Fan Mail When her 17-year old daughter died suddenly in a tragic off-roading accident at Pismo Beach, Kim's life was forever changed.  In this intimate conversation Kim shares the depth of emotion associated with early loss and the difficult steps that bereaved parents must take on their road to healing.  https://wildvictoriousheart.com/ #childloss #bereavedmoms #losingmydaughter #bea...

Send us Fan Mail At the age of four, Lauren was sexually abused yet repressed her memories for most of her young life.   An encounter in her teenage years, triggered the horrific memories and  initiated her struggle with fear, shame, guilt and deep sorrow.  Listen in as Lauren shares her journey of recovery that would lead her to become an author and speaker, determined to help children and women...

Send us Fan Mail Devastated by the news of her son's murder, Hope sought answers and support from others at a GriefShare meeting.   Her emotional journey led her to a place of faith and forgiveness and ultimately to finding purpose in her pain. https://www.grief2hopesupport.com/

Send us Fan Mail When a flesh-eating bacterial infection resulted in a coma and the amputations of both hands and both feet, Wendy woke up to an entirely new reality.  With the support of a loving family and a strong faith in God, she was determined to help other people realize the purpose in their pain.  Listen in and be inspired by Wendy's incredible story of the power of faith and love. Ge...

Send us Fan Mail Only four months after her breast cancer diagnosis, Kim learned that her husband had pancreatic cancer.  Listen and be inspired by Kim Sorrelle - a popular speaker and author who has an incredible story of overcoming adversity and loss you won't want to miss! #breastcancersurvivor #kimsorrelle #lessonsinloss To learn more about Kim and purchase her books visit: https://www.ki...

Send us Fan Mail Witnessing domestic violence as a child had a deep and profound impact on John’s life.  In his later years, he would experience multiple losses including divorce, the loss of a business, and the death of loved ones.  Listen in as John shares his experiences and how he was finally set free from the anger, resentment and bitterness that held him captive for years.  Get a copy of Joh...

Send us Fan Mail When Robert turned down a full-ride scholarship to a major university, his parents began to worry about his future.  His subsequent life choices gave them even more concern.  Many parents find themselves in the uncomfortable position of having to watch their kids make poor decisions and feeling helpless to do anything about it.   Listen in as Robert shares an incredible story of h...

Send us Fan Mail When his brother died of a drug overdose, Scott LaPierre was depressed and confused.  He accepted an invitation to church with his coworkers where he experienced genuine compassion and love that would leave him wanting more. Join me for an authentic conversation with a teacher turned pastor who will now encourage you with his knowledge of scripture and real life experiences with l...

Send us Fan Mail As a survivor of the mass genocide in Cambodia in 1975, Sara Im is well-acquainted with adversity and loss.  In this episode, Sara shares her story of being held captive by the Khmer Rouge and forced to spend her days in a hard labor camp away from the family she loves.   Listen and be encouraged by her testimony of faith, perseverance and love. To learn more about Sara and to obt...

Send us Fan Mail Is Heaven a real place?  Is my loved one there?  Can they hear us if we talk to them?  How do I go on living when the person I loved dearly has died?  Dr. Paul Lenderman, Certified Grief Counselor, Thanatologist, Chaplain, and Music Therapist joined me on this episode to answer some of the hard questions about loss.  In addition to his educational background, Dr. Lenderman experie...

Send us Fan Mail Seeking counsel after his divorce, Jim talks with a therapist who uses the word misogynist to describe his personality.  Shocked and ashamed, he sets out to make changes and break out of the behavior patterns that were modeled to him growing up.  Listen in as Jim shares the lessons he learned and the journey he embarked on that led him to finding genuine love.     #misogynist #div...

Send us Fan Mail What is the standard for being a great father?  Where does a man turn to determine his worth and value as a dad?  In this episode, I interview Jeremy -  a husband, father and pastor, who shares his own experience and biblical insights on this engaging subject. #whatisagreatfather #amiagooddad #fathersdayloss 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Yvette opens up about the struggles associated with infertility. She shares the pain and frustration she felt about the course of daily injections, social pressure and the emotional hardship that would take its toll on her and her husband.  Ultimately the decision to adopt would take the couple on a new journey of faith and love that would forever change their liv...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Ron shares about a series of traumatic events that took place in his life, including the death of his 17 year old Son, Daniel.  Following years of depression and even thoughts of suicide, Ron finally saw light in the darkness the day he walked into Life Church in Colorado Springs.   #losingmyson #cumulativegrief #beastfitarmy #prayerispowerful #useourplatforms #fa...

Send us Fan Mail Mother's Day can be a difficult day for some.  Bereaved moms, moms who are estranged from their children, children who are estranged from their moms, women who are facing infertility and/or  miscarriages, those whose moms have passed away, and many more.  Today I will talk with Lorrie about the loss of her mom, her grief journey, and her thoughts on the losses associated with...

Send us Fan Mail On December 11, 2012, LeAnn lost her 16-year old son Andy to suicide.  Determined to raise awareness about this difficult topic, she immediately took action, starting a foundation and speaking publicly, even in the midst of her own grief.  In 2019, she wrote and published a book, How to Live When You Want to Die , sharing her painful experience with the purpose of providing inspir...

Send us Fan Mail When Elaine learned that her 4-year-old son had Duchenne muscular dystrophy and that he would most likely not live past his teen years, she made a decision to enjoy every day of their lives together.  She explains her feelings of anticipatory grief prior to Matt’s passing, her unique approach to processing her emotions following his death, and the impact of secondary loss .   #Duc...

Send us Fan Mail Those who have endured the pain of loss are uniquely qualified to help others with their experience.  In this episode, I interview a therapist who has textbook knowledge and real life experience in loss.  Ken explores his own trauma including the pain of divorce, loss of loved ones, illness, and depression to help others who are hurting.  #therapistgrief #lossoffamily #therapistde...