Episodes

  • Emily Lawson on Sitting with Motherhood and Loss

    Emily Lawson on Sitting with Motherhood and Loss
    Jun 3 2024
    In this epiosde, Natasha sits with Emily Lawson, a Communications Director and author of the new book Cracks In My Cup: Reflections on Motherhood and Loss. We chat about the loss of a parent, fostercare and adoption and associated grief in motherhood. This is such a needed conversation.

    Listen in and join the conversation. Let us know what resonates with you.


    Main points:
    • Writing as a Path to Healing
    • The Duality of Motherhood and Loss
    • Navigating Complex Emotions
    • God's Presence in Our Grief

    Helpful Links:
    • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
    • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
    • Get your copy of Cracks In My Cup

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    Host & Guest:
    Natasha Smith (Host)
    Emily Lawson (Guest)

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    51 mins
  • Leanne Friesen on Sitting with Grieving Room

    Leanne Friesen on Sitting with Grieving Room
    May 27 2024
    In this epiosde, Natasha sits with Leanne Friesen, an ordained minister and author of the new book Grieving Room: Making Space for All the Hard Things after Death and Loss. We chat about the concept of giving oneself and others the space to mourn, and discuss personal stories of loss and healing. I love her perspective and this conversation around sibling loss as well.

    Listen in and join the conversation. Let us know what resonates with you.


    Main points:

    • Navigating Sibling Loss
    • Finding Grieving Room
    • The Challenges Within Church Settings
    • Words of Hope for Grievers

    Helpful Links:
    • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
    • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
    • Get your copy of Grieving Room

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    Host & Guest:
    Natasha Smith (Host)
    Leanne Friesen (Guest)

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    46 mins
  • Aubrey Sampson on Sitting with Big Feelings Days and More

    Aubrey Sampson on Sitting with Big Feelings Days and More
    May 20 2024
    In this epiosde, Natasha sits with Aubrey Sampson, an author of several books including The Louder Song, Known, and her latest best selling kids book Big Feelings Days. This is probably going to be the most joyous episode you will hear about grief. I loved it so much and so will you. So listen in and join the conversation.


    Main points:

    • Children and Grief: A World Overlooked
    • Learning the Language of Lament
    • Practical Tools for Navigating Big Feelings
    • Hope on the Horizon


    Helpful Links:
    • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
    • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
    • Get your copy of The Louder Song, Known, and Big Feelings Days by Aubrey Sampson.
    • Join The Louder Song community on Substack here.

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    Host & Guest:
    Natasha Smith (Host)
    Aubrey Sampson (Guest)

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    35 mins
  • Dr. Quantrilla Ard on Sitting with Grief: Finding Hope, Joy, and Community

    Dr. Quantrilla Ard on Sitting with Grief: Finding Hope, Joy, and Community
    May 13 2024
    In this epiosde, Natasha sits with Dr. Quantrilla Ard, a passionate behavioral scientist, a lived experiences expert, and loss and grief coach. She holds a doctoral degree in Health Psychology and is an advocate and champion for social and reproductive justice with a focus on Black maternal and infant health and mortality. This episode is so rich and hits deep. Listen in and join the conversation.


    Main points:
    • You Are Not Alone: The Power of Community
    • Embracing Hope: Knowing Grief Has an Expiration Date
    • Finding Strength in Vulnerability: Sharing Stories of Loss and Resilience
    • Recognizing and Acknowledging the Possibility of Joy Amid Grief

    Helpful Links:
    • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
    • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
    • Join the It's All Grief To Me Community here.

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    Host & Guest:
    Natasha Smith (Host)
    Dr. Quantrilla Ard (Guest)

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    43 mins
  • Claire Bidwell Smith on Sitting with Conscious Grieving

    Claire Bidwell Smith on Sitting with Conscious Grieving
    May 6 2024
    In this epiosde, Natasha sits with Claire Bidwell Smith, a licensed therapist and author of her 5th book Conscious Grieving: A Transformative Approach to Healing from Loss. Claire is a well of knowledge, sharing from her lived experience and years working in hospice and private practice. Listen in and join the conversation.


    Main points:
    • Conscious grieving as a new framework for the stages of grief.
    • The value of companionship and supportive relationships.
    • Grief as a catalyst for growth and self-discovery.
    • Acknowledging the beauty and interconnectedness present in grief.


    Helpful Links:
    • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here
    • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
    • Get Conscious Grieving by Claire Bidwell Smith

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    Host & Guest:
    Natasha Smith (Host)
    Claire Bidwell Smith (Guest)

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    24 mins
  • Whitney K. Pipkin on Sitting with How Facing Death with Loved Ones Transforms Us

    Whitney K. Pipkin on Sitting with How Facing Death with Loved Ones Transforms Us
    Apr 29 2024
    In this epiosde, Natasha sits with Whitney K. Pipkin, a journalist and author of her new book We Shall All Be Changed: How Facing Death with Loved Ones Transforms Us. Whitney writes from a place of lived grief after facing the death of her mom to cancer. You will fnid this conversation engaging, informing, as well as comforting. Listen in and join the conversation.


    Main points:


    • Embracing Grief as a Path to Healing
    • The Theology of Death
    • Finding Strength in Vulnerability
    • Living in Light of the End


    Helpful Links:
    • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here
    • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
    • Get We Shall All Me Changed by Whitney K. Piplin

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    Host & Guest:
    Natasha Smith (Host)
    Whitney K. Pipkin (Guest)

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    35 mins
  • Sarah Bell on Sitting with Life, Loss, and Hope

    Sarah Bell on Sitting with Life, Loss, and Hope
    Apr 22 2024
    Natasha sits with Sarah Bell, Grief Educator and creator of Life, Loss and Hope. Sarah brings a wealth of wisdom and knowledge from her years of service as a Hospice Chaplain and lived grief experience. Come and sit with us and join the conversation.


    Main points:



    • Honoring our individual paths of healing
    • Facing the storm head-on
    • Finding hope in the person of Jesus Christ
    • Healing through shared stories


    Helpful Links:
    • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here
    • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
    • Subscribe to Life, Loss, and Hope on YouTube

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    Host & Guest(s)
    Natasha Smith (Host)
    Sarah Bell (Guest)

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    33 mins
  • Chuck & Ashley Elliott on Sitting with I Used To Be______

    Chuck & Ashley Elliott on Sitting with I Used To Be______
    Apr 15 2024
    Natasha sits with Chuck & Ashley Elliott, authors of I Used To Be___: How to Navigate Large and Small Losses in Life and Find Your Path Forward. Chuck and Ashley uniquely combines their professional backgrounds in pastoral care and licensed counseling, respectively, to guide others through grief. Their insights offer not only practical advice but also a compassionate understanding of grief's impact on intimate relationships and personal growth.


    Main points:
    • Navigating Identity and Loss
    • Discussion of The Three A's of Change
    • Navigating Intimate Relationships
    • Providing a message of Hope and Legacy

    Helpful Links:
    • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here
    • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
    • Get Chuck & Ashley Elliott's book I Used To Be___

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    Host & Guest(s)
    Natasha Smith (Host)
    Chuck and Ashley Elliott (Guests)

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    38 mins