Megan Daubert Podcast

Grief apparently likes to make itself known at the most inopportune times. Who knew Disney World would become such a trigger when our family went back in early 2026? Megan's Websites Book your spot on Megan and Michael's Sardinia 2027 Trip ! 

Megan asks Michael to sit with her and go way back to the very beginning of their friendshp to see what he may or may not remember. You'll be able to see some of the ways his memory works and a demonstration of how some memories seem to just be "deleted." We want YOU to join us in Sardinia in October of 2027. Book your spot on the trip here! Megan's Wesbites 

One particular metaphor kept popping up in Megan's mind and then an unexpected gift seemed to be the Lord's gentle reminder of his care over her. She shares the poem she received and how it encouraged her. Book your trip now with Megan and Michael to Sardinia in October 2027 Megan's Websites

Everything in life has been touched by grief - Megan shares about how even her job echoed that Michael was missing. She opens up about how hard it's been for her to pick up in the real estate world where Michael left off. But even in the grief, resilience is required. Even when it's painful, you have to keep moving one foot in front of the other. Join Megan and Michael in Sardinia in October 2027!...

What I thought was something not going my way, turned out to actually be the Lord's gentle but direct guiding. I cannot deny it. Being attentive to life around you is what leads to the most meaningful moments. Join Megan and Michael in Sardinia Italy in 2027 Megan's Websites

oup travel experience trip dates and details announced in this episode! Check out the trip website and grab your spot. If you've been dreaming of traveling to Italy or been craving a new adventure, this trip is for you! Traveling can be overwhelming, but doing it together with our own local guide and all the details arranged can make it an easy YES! Join us in 2027 Megan's Website

Megan shares her personal experience managing her husband's brain injury and the challenges of caregiving, medical appointments, and self-care. She also teases an upcoming trip to Sardinia, Italy, and reflects on the importance of rest and support for caregivers. Get on out 2027 Trip Email List Megan's Websites

Megan shares a moment between her and her youngest child when he honestly laments about his disappointment in God. There isn't a big difference between us and children when we are open and honest about our pain. We need a Comforter. Visit Megan's Websites

Megan shares a story that illustrates the complexity of life circumstances post brain injury. Even still, the theme of being surrounded and cared for by others remains.  Be sure to take Megan’s travel survey to submit your preferences for the group travel trip in 2027!  Find the link here   Megan’s Websites 

Just 13 days into life as a newlywed, Lindi Marcusen was in an automobile accident that completely changed her life. She woke up as an amputee and brain injury survivor but the road ahead of her was and is nowhere near what she thought it would be. Lindi let's us in to the pain and struggles she's faced as well as the reimagined succeses as an American record holder. Lindi is a living testament to...

Eric Sanzone, pastor of Grace Bible Church, joins us again for Part 2 of the conversation about living fully in a tragic world. He teaches us about "The Process" where we identify eight core feelings: hurt, lonely, sad, anger, fear, shame, guilt, glad. Eric teaches us a question to begin asking among your community that fosters real, vulnerable conversation. References to Chip Dodd's work at www.c...

Our pastor, Eric Sanzone, and his family have been an integral part of our story after Michael's accident. Eric is the Co-Lead Pastor of Grace Bible Church in Virginia Beach and a gifted communicator. Over the past year, he has been teaching our church about something called "The Process." These ideas are tools in our toolbox for how to live fully in this tragic world. Every single one of us can l...

An opportunity to travel to Ireland landed in my lap last summer. While I thought it was a chance to escape my reality, it ended up bringing me face to face with the pain I was pushing down. Even still, I 10/10 recommend going to Ireland. Want to travel with me? Fill out my survey here! Megan's Websites

Everyone's grief looks different. My own looks different than that of my three children and then each of their's is distinctly different from each other. In this episode, I share a hard conversation with my youngest child and acknowledge some of the big questions that I don't know how to answer. Fill out my travel survey here! Megan's Websites

This episode is entirely different from the rest. Consider it your personal invitation to begin planning a travel getaway - with ME! Real community, real connection, real life experiences together. Michael and I know now that tomorrow is never guaranteed so let's stop putting off bucket list items and let's make it happen. Listen to what I have to say and take two minutes to fill out my travel sur...

Megan describes various grief responses she began to notice as life was moving on and shares a vision that is helping to shape her perspective on life. Megan's Websites Share Your Own Story

Megan has the privilege of sitting down with the very first physical therapist that treated Michael during his stay in the ICU. Steelie Szycher received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Shenandoah University and landed a dream job working in acute care at Norfolk General Hospital. Steelie served as an educator and mentor for ICU across the Sentara system for many years. She oversees an ICU c...

Megan shares the memory of their wedding anniversary dinner date and how it was another perfect mix of joy and sorrow. Michael's brain injury has wiped much of his past memories and his ability to analyze current events so it makes for strained and disjointed conversation. Megan's Websites Share your story with Megan

Megan shares a heartfelt story about her son's emotional journey following his father's brain injury, emphasizing the importance of community, vulnerability, and faith in coping with grief. Megan's Websites

Were we created with longings that could only be filled by one being? Were we designed to experience a deep need daily? Sorrow and grief may actually be a gift that leads us deeper into communion with Jesus. When we truly pause to consider the idea of lament, our eyes are opened to a beautiful process of restoring deep connection with our Creator. Sarah Benibo is a musician, worship leader, a grad...

My daughter wrote this poem for her 7th grade english class and it completely took me by surprise. It's the perfect glimpse into her grieving and healing mind. She artistically explains a lot of the feelings circulating in our hearts. Enjoy this treasure. Websites Share your story 

Brain injuries leave survivors and their families with many invisible struggles. There is no way to be prepared for them. Most people don't even know how to start talking about the struggles or when and where to even bring them up.  Loneliness in the middle of ambiguous loss is confusing to sort out but it can be very real. Megan talks about the survival technique of compartmentalizing and when wo...

Lacey Jervis is a Christ-Centered Somatic Practitioner with an emphasis on helping women heal from trauma through understanding how our nervous systems were created. She is a wealth of knowledge and uses her platform to encourage, educate and point others towards true healing. Megan and Lacey talk about the physiology of fear, the power of time, and how a reshaping of your understanding of God is...

Megan shares the realities of some of the little things you might not think of after life with a brain injury. Going out to eat was something we loved doing as a family before the accident, so of course doing it now would be different and involve a little bit of grief. Friends and family and people in general continue to be the backbone of our sanity as a family. Website Instagram Substack

We're back for more! Megan returns to talk about their story but also shares the vision of what else is in store for us this season. As brain injuries 'happen to the whole family' not just the survivor, this reality is becoming clearer and clearer in our every day lives. I want to see improvements in every area but we just aren't yet. Come along for the ride, we can be crazy together! Website Inst...