237.0 Not Stuck or Starting Over: What the Work of Healing in Grief Feels Like.
Grief 2 Great Day - Christian Grief Support for Women, Questioning God in Grief, Life after Loss, Hope in GriefShow Notes
Show Notes Does it feel like you keep ending up in the same emotional place in your grief — like you’re stuck or failing? In this episode, I’ll share how what feels like a setback may actually be a sign of deeper healing. With a powerful metaphor of raking leaves — dry, damp, and deeply pressed into the earth — I’ll show you how the deeper layers of grief are not signs of failure, but of real, change. This episode will reframe your perspective and give you permission to pause, rest, and return when the ground is ready. You’ll Learn: · Why feeling “stuck” in grief often means you’ve reached a deeper level of healing · How to discern when to keep working and when to wait · What hidden wounds grief can bring to the surface — and why that’s okay · The power of patience and wisdom in your healing process 📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." ➤ This verse reminds us that even the slow, deep, messy parts of grief are purposeful and held within God’s timing. You're not off course — you're in a sacred season.
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🎧 Show Notes Anxiety can be overwhelming — it paralyzes our actions, steals our peace, and convinces us of lies about our future. In this raw episode, I share the fear-filled season when my husband Jeff faced life-threatening health issues and how anxiety tried to control me. From sleepless nights and “worst-case” thinking to tears in church, I share what it looks like to wrestle with anxiety as a believer. But more importantly, I share how God met us there. Through His Word, through prayer, through wise counsel, and through the daily practice of surrender, fear began to loosen its grip. If you’re walking through overwhelming anxiety, this episode will remind you: God is with you in the fear, and you can take back your thoughts with His truth. Scripture Highlights:
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SHOW NOTES In today’s episode, I share what it felt like to return to church and work after losing Monica. I’ll explain the disconnect between those inside the “fishbowl” of grief and those viewing from the outside. Using the unlikely example of Krispy Kreme doughnuts, we’ll explore why having information about grief is not the same as living it. You’ll hear about the power of compassionate presence, the frustration of well-meaning but hurtful comments, and the difference between education and revelation when it comes to comforting someone who is grieving. Bible Verse for Reflection: "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." —Romans 12:15 (NIV) Action Step Think of someone in your life who is grieving. Reach out and offer a simple gesture: let them know you’re thinking of them and would be honored to listen if they want to talk about their person. It’s not about fixing—just about being present.
SHOW NOTES Healing in grief often begins with small, consistent victories. By celebrating the little things—getting out of bed, returning a text, breathing through a tough moment—we honor how God is helping us heal day by day. Bible Verse: Zechariah 4:10 — “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.”
SHOW NOTES In today’s episode, I share my personal triathlon experience as an honest metaphor for walking through grief. From choking on the first wave to limping across the finish line, this story is a reminder that real strength isn’t always graceful—and healing doesn’t follow a straight path. Grief, like a triathlon, demands Acceptance, Belief, and Consistency. It’s not about speed or perfection—it’s about showing up for the long haul. You’ll walk away from this episode encouraged to stop measuring progress by how strong you look and instead start noticing how brave you’ve been to keep going.