Grief lives in the body as much as in the mind. In this episode, I reflect on how jogging — something I first started to quit smoking — became a way to move through grief after my dad’s passing. My father once told me, “There are racehorses and there are workhorses. The racehorses are fast, but the workhorses are strong.” I’ve carried that with me as I lace up my sneakers and let the rhythm of music, breath, and tears guide me through the anniversaries of loss.

Set to the soundtrack of India Arie’s lyrics, I share how running has become more than exercise — it’s become prayer, release, and healing. Some days it feels like my body remembers grief before my mind does. But in pounding the pavement, I’ve learned that the only way forward is through: embracing pain, leaning into the memories, and reminding myself that this too shall pass.

The first Father’s Day without my dad — when coffee and donuts became sacred.The first Father’s Day after losing my dad hit harder than I expected. He never cared much about holidays, but simple moments — coffee and donuts — became sacred once he was gone. In this episode, I reflect on that first year, when grief showed up in tears at every turn, and on how holidays shift after loss. I share why creating new traditions matters, how to honor loved ones who have passed, and the importance of being gentle with yourself as you move through grief.