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Ep 27 - Exploring mixing families with Rod & Jolene as they both navigated their widowhood and found love again with each other

Ep 27 - Exploring mixing families with Rod & Jolene as they both navigated their widowhood and found love again with each other

Episode 27 · · 44:48

This story shows how death and widowhood can turn into an amazing beautiful family. Rod & Jolene each share with us how they navigated the widowed life with children. They go into ho...

Ep 26 - Claire Richmond share with us her journey with a chronic disability that has changed her entire life

Ep 26 - Claire Richmond share with us her journey with a chronic disability that has changed her entire life

Episode 26 · · 47:04

In this episode we listen to Claire Richmond share her journey with a chronic illness that is very rare metabolic condition. She shares how she has found her light with the suffering...

Ep 25 - Kera Sanchez shares the unexpected loss of her mom and the dynasty she is building in the grief community.

Ep 25 - Kera Sanchez shares the unexpected loss of her mom and the dynasty she is building in the grief community.

Episode 25 · · 45:03

Our guest on episode 25 is our "grief" friend Kera Sanchez.  She shares with us the loss of her mother and when she died and how it pushed her into a role of a grief journey she didn...

Ep 24 - Chris shares the life & death of her son Nate and how he has shown up to her in the afterlife and more

Ep 24 - Chris shares the life & death of her son Nate and how he has shown up to her in the afterlife and more

Episode 24 · · 51:08

Our guest Christina shares the very deepest part of the illness that claimed the life of her child.  Her son Nate died at 18 years of age from a lifelong journey of seizures.  Christ...

Ep 23 - Sandy Thomas shares her story of loss from a very young age, her journey with spirituality and her journey with her best friend's death

Ep 23 - Sandy Thomas shares her story of loss from a very young age, her journey with spirituality and her journey with her best friend's death

Episode 23 · · 53:22

Our guest this week is Sandy Thomas; Sandy shares her families tragedy that happened in 1962 when her families vehicle was hit by a train.  Her sister Diane died on the scene and her...

Ep 22 - Liz with Healing Hearts Podcast shares her losses of her baby daughter, both her parents and how she has journeyed through her losses to light

Ep 22 - Liz with Healing Hearts Podcast shares her losses of her baby daughter, both her parents and how she has journeyed through her losses to light

Episode 22 · · 36:08

Episode 22 is with our special guest Liz Quinn who shares her story of loss from her baby girl to both her parents and how this has formed her understanding of grief and how the powe...

Ep 21 - Victoria Wolf shares her colorful adventures after she had to shut down their business and how her artwork has transformed her life.

Ep 21 - Victoria Wolf shares her colorful adventures after she had to shut down their business and how her artwork has transformed her life.

Episode 21 · · 38:45

Episode 20 is full of color and our vibrant guest Victoria Wolf shares her story of losing her business with her husband and how they picked up the pieces for them to travel in their...

Ep 20 - Tom & Melanie share their son Max's life & death with us and how they wrestled with their faith and the community that showed up for them.

Ep 20 - Tom & Melanie share their son Max's life & death with us and how they wrestled with their faith and the community that showed up for them.

Episode 20 · · 49:12

In this episode we listen to Tom & Melanie share the story of the loss of their beloved son Max.  Max died in December 2012 due to complications from the flu.  They share wonderful a...

Episode 19: Dave and Cassy Lawrence sharing their Sailor's amazing story of life and laughter.  They dive into their non profit and how it helps so many.

Episode 19: Dave and Cassy Lawrence sharing their Sailor's amazing story of life and laughter. They dive into their non profit and how it helps so many.

Episode 19 · · 50:47

***ANGIE'S AUDIO WAS A LITTLE DISTORTED DURING THIS EPISODE, PLEASE JUST IGNORE THE HIGH TONE, BECAUSE OUR GUESTS TONE'S ARE PERFECT AND THEY SHARE A BEAUTIFUL STORY THAT SHOULD BE H...

Episode 18 - Shannon Sell Rubes shares her loss to light journey after losing her daughter Sara and also sharing her journey to Heaven after an illness

Episode 18 - Shannon Sell Rubes shares her loss to light journey after losing her daughter Sara and also sharing her journey to Heaven after an illness

Episode 18 · · 41:21

On this episode you will listen to Shannon share her story of her loss to light, in particular her daughter Sara that had died in a car accident.  Shannon connects with the other sid...

Episode 17 - Doug Burns shares amazing insight into the loss that changed him after his family owned a publication for 93 years

Episode 17 - Doug Burns shares amazing insight into the loss that changed him after his family owned a publication for 93 years

Episode 17 · · 38:40

Our guest for episode 17 shares with us how he has found his light after the loss of his identity after the sell of his families 93 year business.  Doug shares amazing insight and ad...

Episode 16 - Stacey Powells on life breakdowns, living through the hardest times, to becoming an author

Episode 16 - Stacey Powells on life breakdowns, living through the hardest times, to becoming an author

Episode 16 · · 46:45

In Episode 16 we chat with Stacey Powells on her breakdown to eventual author and how she has managed her struggles with great drive and empathy and humor towards others.  She is fun...

Episode 15 - Kelly Cervantes sharing the journey of losing their daughter, writing her book, and her husbands role as Hamilton on Broadway

Episode 15 - Kelly Cervantes sharing the journey of losing their daughter, writing her book, and her husbands role as Hamilton on Broadway

Episode 15 · · 48:35

On this episode we sit down and chat with author Kelly Cervantes.  Kelly and her husband Miguel lost their little girl Adelaide to epilepsy.  The road from the beginning of her life ...

Episode 14 - Beth M. Howard - the original "The World Needs More Pie" author, pie baker, and her amazing story of Loss to Light through pie

Episode 14 - Beth M. Howard - the original "The World Needs More Pie" author, pie baker, and her amazing story of Loss to Light through pie

Episode 14 · · 50:42

We were honored to have a special guest, Beth M. Howard on our podcast sharing her story of loss to light through the making of pie.  Yes, making pie has transformed into something I...

Episode 13 - Sarah Speichert on her son's battle with a brain tumor and their mission to help others.

Episode 13 - Sarah Speichert on her son's battle with a brain tumor and their mission to help others.

Episode 13 · · 38:21

Episode 13 is here and we are chatting with a special Loss Mom, Sarah Speichert.  Sarah and her family's young son Jack died from a brain tumor.  She tells us the story of how they f...

Episode 12 - Cathy Fox and all things Holiday Grief tips and advice

Episode 12 - Cathy Fox and all things Holiday Grief tips and advice

Episode 12 · · 44:00

In episode 12 we welcome our special guest Cathy Fox, Field Education Director for the Social Work Program at Creighton University. Cathy has a stealth knowledge of grief and loss.  ...

Episode 11 - Betts Blum Jones shares her story of her traumatic accident, her recovery journey, then her life into widowhood

Episode 11 - Betts Blum Jones shares her story of her traumatic accident, her recovery journey, then her life into widowhood

Episode 11 · · 32:20

Episode 11 is a beautiful story of recovery with our guest Betts Blum Jones.  Betts shares a traumatic story of an injury she endured when a headstone fell on her legs.  She tells th...

Episode 10 - Sue Roberts shares her daughter's brain cancer journey and their impact in the Omaha, NE community

Episode 10 - Sue Roberts shares her daughter's brain cancer journey and their impact in the Omaha, NE community

Episode 10 · · 48:54

Episode 10 is showcasing our guest Sue Roberts.  Sue shares the beautiful and loving story of her daughter Heather.  Heather died November 8, 2016 after being diagnosed with a brain ...

Episode 9 - Wenday's Part 2 - Her spiritual journey, relapsing, and finding her true self

Episode 9 - Wenday's Part 2 - Her spiritual journey, relapsing, and finding her true self

Episode 9 · · 01:02:16

***TRIGGER WARNING - THE TALK OF SEXUAL ASSAULT & SUICIDE ARE DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE***Welcome to our 9th episode with the Wenday Cooper from Iowa!  In this episode Wenday dives i...

Episode 8 - Wenday Cooper's story of abuse, addiction, and eventual sobriety!

Episode 8 - Wenday Cooper's story of abuse, addiction, and eventual sobriety!

Episode 8 · · 52:41

***TRIGGER WARNING - THE TALK OF SEXUAL ASSAULT & SUICIDE ARE DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE***Welcome to our 8th episode with the amazing Wenday Cooper from Iowa!  She is going to share ...

Episode 7 - Carrie England's journey to sobriety while living through loss

Episode 7 - Carrie England's journey to sobriety while living through loss

Episode 7 · · 28:47

***WARNING - THE TOPIC OF SUICIDE IS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE IN DEPTH***As a reminder Angie & Michelle are not therapists, but simply are having the discussions of loss in many for...

Episode 6 - Samantha Cooper's "three" awakenings in life

Episode 6 - Samantha Cooper's "three" awakenings in life

Episode 6 · · 42:10

In this Episode, we chat with Samantha Cooper as she dives in and tells us about the 3 awakenings in her life.  She starts her story by telling us the story of her family life growin...

Episode 5 - Angie & Michelle chat about PTSD, podcast stuff, and all around triggers

Episode 5 - Angie & Michelle chat about PTSD, podcast stuff, and all around triggers

Episode 5 · · 18:57

***TRIGGER WARNING*** On this episode we dive into PTSD and self care, what that all means.  We do talk about suicide in this episode.  Michelle talks about her eye issues and what t...

Episode 4 - Becky's story from widowhood to today

Episode 4 - Becky's story from widowhood to today

Episode 4 · · 46:57

In this episode, we are introducing our beautiful friend Becky Nicks.  Becky and Angie were introduced back in 2009 when their worlds collided through widowhood.  Michelle also came ...

Episode 3 - Todd Studer's story

Episode 3 - Todd Studer's story

Episode 3 · · 45:54

In this episode, Todd Studer shares his story of childhood abandonment, learning to grow as a child feeling alone.  Todd, talks us through the therapy and the hard work he has had to...

Episode 2 - Angie's story from losing a child to widowhood to a bereaved sister and more

Episode 2 - Angie's story from losing a child to widowhood to a bereaved sister and more

Episode 2 · · 49:42

In this episode, Angie Hanson native of Nebraska, shares her story of the death of her son Garret in June 2006, her husband Jack in February 2009, her brother Seth in April 2009; the...

Episode 1 - Michelle's story from loss to light

Episode 1 - Michelle's story from loss to light

Episode 1 · · 39:06

In this episode, Michelle Cowan native of Iowa, shares her story of the death of her first husband Joe in March 2009.  She shares how she navigated the grief journey with a teenager ...

From Loss To Light "Trailer"

From Loss To Light "Trailer"

Episode 1 · · 01:25

Welcome to the "From Light to Loss Podcast".  This "trailer" will give you a glimpse into what you can expect from our podcast going forward.  We are SO glad you are here!