When Apathy Isn’t Enough
The Love Well Podcast
How do you respond when tragedy interrupts your life? Where do you turn for comfort? Who do you look to for guidance? In today’s episode, Diana speaks with Kirsten Britt, who suffered multiple tragedies back to back. She shares tender moments of joy sprinkled between the mind-numbing chaos of the everyday pain, and how she went from feeling numb and distant to allowing herself to feel the pain.
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Middle of the Muck
The Love Well Podcast
What do you do when you are the rock of your family, but suddenly you feel the cliff's edge crumbling beneath you? In today's special share-all episode, Diana takes some time to talk to us about a difficult situation she is facing in her own life. She shares her doubts, the lessons she's learned through this podcast, and what she needs from those around her right now. This important topic is for anyone and everyone, especially those who are facing a difficult trial in their life.
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Grief Never Leaves
The Love Well Podcast
Your first love is special and precious, and when you get to marry that person, your life feels like a dream. But, what do you do when you’ve lost your one true love forever? Our guest, Rebecca Grignon Reker, joins us today to share her story of loss as a newlywed, and the life she’s experienced since then. Rebecca shares the tragic story of losing her husband, the scary thoughts that overcame her following his death, and what ultimately helped her find happiness again.
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Faith in Freedom
The Love Well Podcast
Do you ever ask yourself why someone struggling with addiction consistently chooses pain over love? Do you have a loved one who has lost their faith in the wake of their addiction? In today’s episode, our guest Anne Reynolds spends time telling us what it is like to fall away from God and into addiction. Anne tells us about her triggers, what caused her to lose her faith, and what ultimately helped her see the light. Her stories are both jaw-dropping and unbelievable – you don’t want to miss them!
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Your Pain Isn’t Wasted
The Love Well Podcast
Imagine sitting on a plane and getting the worse news of your life: your wife is being rushed to the hospital. In today’s episode our guest, Eric Baker, joins us and tells us about the unforgettable day that changed his life forever. We hear how he copes with losing his wife in a way he never imagined, what makes him feel helpless and hopeful, and what he needs others to understand about his family’s situation. Don’t miss Eric’s heartfelt advice for anyone dealing with a loss or trauma.
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Family Ever After
The Love Well Podcast
Are you or someone you know interested in adoption? What does the adoption process look like, and how does it impact prospective adoptive parents? Today’s guests, Adam and Felicia Pryor, join us to tell their family story, which includes two adoptions. We hear how the adoption process varies wildly with each child and how expecting parents are expected to cope with the unexpected and the unknown. If you or a loved one is adopting a child, you’ll want to hear the Pryors’ moving advice on loving well.
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Hope in Havoc
The Love Well Podcast
What motivates someone with a seemingly perfect life to throw it all away for drugs? What does it mean to hit rock bottom, and what does it take to finally walk away from it all? Today’s guest, Mahogany (Mo) Tabor joins us for a very candid chat about her life as an addict. She shares her lowest moments, her views on God and faith, and she lets us in on the small victories she is now winning every day. Join us to learn what it means to love an addict well.
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I Will Overcome
The Love Well Podcast
Imagine you are driving to work or school in the morning, but suddenly you find yourself waking up in the middle of someone’s front yard, unable to recall how you got there. Our guest today, 20-year-old Samantha Robison, found herself in that very scary, very real situation as a teen. Samantha shares what it is like to have this surprisingly common diagnosis, how she is navigating the world in a new way these days, and what she is doing to regain control of her own life as a young adult.
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Embryo Adoption and Changing Perspectives
The Love Well Podcast
You’ve likely heard of IVF and adoption, but have you ever heard of embryo adoption? Our friend and author, Tiffany Childs, joins us today to share her experience building a family in this unconventional way. Tiffany explains the process of adopting embryos and shares both the highs and lows of her experience. If you are interested in learning more about embryonic adoption or hearing about the moral implications of this practice, you need to listen to this episode.
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I’ll Walk With You
The Love Well Podcast
What do you do when someone you love is immersed in grief and loss? How can you both respect their grief, while helping them overcome it? Our friend Sara Reece joins us today to answer those questions. Sara explains what it means to be a bystander, and how she prepares herself to take on the grief of others. If you are interested in helping others or supporting a loved one coping with a loss, you need to listen to this episode.
info_outlineWhat do you do when someone you love is immersed in grief and loss? How can you both respect their grief, while helping them overcome it? Our friend Sara Reece joins us today to answer those questions. Sara explains what it means to be a bystander, and how she prepares herself to take on the grief of others. If you are interested in helping others or supporting a loved one coping with a loss, you need to listen to this episode. Diana also shares an important life update and tells us what to expect for the upcoming episodes of The Love Well Podcast!
Episode Highlights:
[1:59] We are introduced to our guest, Sara, and we hear why Diana calls Sara a “bystander”.
[4:42] “God called me to be uncomfortable.” Diana shares how her career and faith prepared her to be “a calm in the storm” and provide support to those in need.
[7:01] Sara recounts the day when her career and desire to support people dealing with grief and loss crossed. “I literally just ran.”
[10:46] “It requires presence.” Sara shares her experience with personal loss and grief. She tells us what strategies help her to cope, and how she uses those skills to help others in need.
[15:46] We hear why it’s important that even bystanders have support in times of need. “You just feel all of the pain that they are going through just so tremendously.”
[18:11] “I was so angry… and I wasn’t ready.” While walking with others through their grief is an incredible gift, not everyone will be able to handle it. Sara and Diana speak about how being a bystander can impact your personal life and share tips for our bystander listeners.
[26:39] “It’s the only thought that I keep having over and over.” This one phrase helped Sara get through tragedy, and she continues to take the sentiment forward with her.
[28:29] If you are struggling with a loss, or know someone who is, you need to hear Sara’s final words of advice.
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