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A Place of Yes | A Grief Podcast

A Place of Yes | A Grief Podcast

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Grief is messy, complicated, and deeply personal — but you don’t have to go through it alone. On A Place of Yes, host Heather Straughter creates a safe, unfiltered space to talk about the realities of loss. Each episode dives into the tears, the laughter, the WTF moments, and the hope — all of it. Through candid personal stories and expert insights, Heather explores the pain, resilience, and unexpected moments of light that come with grieving.

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  1. Preserving Connection After Loss with Birthdays from Beyond (00:51:51)

    When Molly Pearson asked her father to fill out 75 birthday cards before he died, she didn’t know it would become a project that would touch so many lives. In this conversation, Molly shares the story behind Birthdays from Beyond—a service born from anticipatory grief and a deep desire to keep meaningful connection alive. What began as a personal ritual between a daughter and her dad has grown into something much bigger: a way for people to reflect, remember, and stay present through love, storytelling, and intention.We talk about how different people have used these cards to process miscarriage, preserve family history, and reconnect with memories once thought lost. Molly also opens up about her evolving relationship with mortality, what it means to track your own path through life, and why we all deserve rituals that help grief feel a little less lonely.Resources & Ways to Connect Visit Birthdays from Beyond: https://www.birthdaysfrombeyond.com APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast Heather’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter Jake’s Help from Heaven Website: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ Jake’s Help from Heaven Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp Jake’s Help from Heaven Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aplaceofyespodcast

  2. Olivia Allen’s Legacy: A Father’s Perspective on Grief and Healing (00:44:28)

    Grief doesn’t always look the same—especially for fathers. In this powerful episode, Heather sits down with Chuck Allen, father of Olivia Allen, for a heartfelt conversation about what it means to grieve as a dad. Chuck opens up about the small rituals that still connect him to Liv, how he copes with the weight of loss, and why he's more comfortable with his own mortality since her passing. They talk about father-daughter bonds, the moments that still bring Liv’s presence into his everyday life, and the founding of the Live Like Liv Foundation—an organization devoted to supporting the entire family through pediatric illness, especially siblings who are often left out of the conversation. Resources & Ways to Connect Live Like Liv Foundation: https://www.livelikeliv.org Jake’s Help from Heaven Website: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast Heather’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter Jake’s Help from Heaven Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp Jake’s Help from Heaven Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aplaceofyespodcast

  3. What Happens When You Lose a Parent as a Kid? An Artist’s Story (00:54:28)

    Grief changes, but it never disappears. For illustrator and author Jordan Sondler, losing her dad at 14 shaped both her art and her understanding of what it means to carry loss through life. In this conversation, she shares how creativity became a language for grief, how memory shifts over time, and why she co-founded Dead Parent Club, an audio-only community where people can show up just as they are. Jordan’s story is honest, thoughtful, and full of the kind of connection that reminds us we don’t have to grieve in isolation.Resources & Ways to ConnectDead Parent Club (via Clubhouse): https://www.clubhouse.com (search “Dead Parent Club”)Jordan Sondler (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/jordansondlerAPOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcastHeather’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughterJake’s Help from Heaven Website: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/Jake’s Help from Heaven Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelpJake’s Help from Heaven Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheavenOur YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aplaceofyespodcast

  4. Brotherhood, Loss, and Giving Back in the Grief Community (00:55:39)

    Austin Wolfe lost his younger brother, Devin, in a car accident — a moment that changed everything. In this conversation, he reflects on that day, the strange quiet that followed, and how saying yes to volunteering at Experience Camps helped him begin to live with his grief instead of around it. Austin shares what it’s like to hold space for kids navigating the same kind of loss, the mix of heartbreak and joy that unfolds in a week of camp, and how that experience is shaping the way he wants to move through the world. His story is open, vulnerable, and filled with the kind of hope that comes only from living it.Resources & Ways to ConnectExperience Camps: https://experiencecamps.org Jake’s Help from Heaven Website: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast Heather’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter Jake’s Help from Heaven Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp Jake’s Help from Heaven Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aplaceofyespodcast

  5. Grieving Through Song: A Musician’s Journey After Losing His Son (00:52:44)

    Grief is never simple, and for musician Jeff Brisbin, the loss of his son Josh continues to shape his life, his art, and his purpose. In this powerful conversation, Jeff shares what it means to carry his son’s memory forward—the hard days, the unexpected signs, and the music that keeps him connected. From navigating family milestones to finding healing on stage, Jeff’s story is both heartbreaking and hopeful.Jake’s Help from Heaven Website: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcastHeather’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughterJake’s Help from Heaven Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelpJake’s Help from Heaven Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheavenResources & Ways to ConnectOur YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@aplaceofyespodcast

  6. A Place of Yes - Season 3 Trailer (00:01:14)

    Season 3 of A Place of Yes continues the conversations about grief that are honest, messy, and full of heart. Join Heather Straughter as she sits down with guests who show us that even in the hardest moments, there’s room for love, laughter, and saying yes to life again.

  7. The Conversations That Changed Us | Season 2 Finale (00:16:17)

    We’re closing out Season 2 with a collection of the most powerful, moving, and unforgettable moments from this season of A Place of Yes. From raw grief and resilience to unexpected wisdom and strength, this mashup honors the voices that made this season so impactful.We’ll be taking a short break and returning this fall with brand new episodes. In the meantime, follow us on Instagram to stay in the loo, and get behind-the-scenes updates on season 3! Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven: ❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/ ❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven ❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Burying My Family One by One: Losing My Last 2 Living Siblings (00:27:31)

    She’s buried 4 members of her immediate family. Only she and her mom are left. In part 2 of this devastating conversation, Heather sits down with Kelly Talbot to talk about the most recent two losses—her brothers Jason & Sean. We thank Kelly for sharing her story, and being so deeply vulnerable with our audience. We hope her story has inspired you ❤️‍🩹 Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven: ❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/ ❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven ❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  9. Burying My Family One by One: Losing My Father & 3 Siblings (00:28:32)

    She’s buried 4 members of her immediate family. Only she & her mom are left. In part one of this devastating conversation, Heather sits down with Kelly Talbot to talk about the first two losses—her brother Ryan, killed in a hit-and-run murder, and her father, who died after a long battle with cancer.This is just the beginning of a grief story that’s almost too much to comprehend. Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven: ❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/ ❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven ❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  10. I Lost My Dad to Brain Cancer—And I’m Learning to Live With My Grief (00:29:24)

    Leah Stern was more than just a daughter—she was her dad’s best friend. When he died of glioblastoma, her world broke open. In this emotional and raw conversation, Leah shares how she’s navigating life without him, the jealousy she feels when others still have their dads, and how grief doesn’t always look like tears—it can show up as rage, loneliness, and quiet resentment. This episode explores what it really means to lose a parent before you’re ready. THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY SARATOGA CASINO & HOTEL: https://saratogacasino.com Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven: ❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/ ❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven ❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  11. How 2 Families Found Hope in Adaptive Equipment (00:31:52)

    This week’s episode is sponsored by Freedom Concepts, creators of custom adaptive tricycles, Chill-Out Chairs, and early intervention equipment that help individuals of all ages and abilities experience mobility, comfort, and dignity. Heather shares the powerful stories of two families whose children’s lives changed dramatically after being matched with Freedom Concepts equipment. From new levels of independence to moments of pure joy, this episode is about what happens when kids finally get the tools they need to thrive. This episode is sponsored by Freedom Concepts, a company designing innovative, customizable mobility and seating solutions that empower individuals of all abilities to live with dignity, independence, and joy. Check out Freedom Concepts: https://freedomconcepts.com/ Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven: ❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/ ❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  12. The Full Catastrophe: Losing a Son and Learning How to Live Again (00:33:17)

    This week’s episode is a special live recording from Northshire Bookstore in Saratoga Springs, where Heather sits down with author Casey Mulligan Walsh to talk about her deeply moving memoir, The Full Catastrophe. Orphaned by twelve, the only surviving sibling, and later a mother navigating divorce and the unraveling of her family, Casey opens up about the grief that shaped her life—and the unimaginable loss of her firstborn son, Eric, at age twenty. With raw honesty and powerful spiritual reflection, Casey shares how she’s found meaning through the pain, and how love, resilience, and hope carried her through her family’s darkest moments. This conversation is a testament to surviving the unimaginable—and learning how to live again. FIND CASEY: https://caseymulliganwalsh.com Northshire Bookstore: https://www.northshire.com Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven: ❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/ ❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. A Late Diagnosis: Losing My Mom to Rare Disease (00:36:32)

    At just 19 years old, she lost her mom to Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency—a rare genetic disorder that went undiagnosed until it was too late. In this episode, she shares what it was like to watch her mom suffer without answers, and how the grief of that experience changed everything: her family, her future, and her sense of self. She and Heather talk about the ripple effects of rare disease, the deep frustration of medical uncertainty, and how she’s turned her pain into purpose as a nurse. This conversation is a powerful reminder of how devastating it can be when rare disease goes unseen—and how healing begins with telling the truth. Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven: ❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/ ❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven ❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. Losing a Son to Rare Disease: Parental Isolation & Grief (00:21:43)

    Dr. Al Freedman knows firsthand what it’s like to be a parent in the rare disease world—his son Jack lived with Spinal Muscular Atrophy for 26 years. In this conversation, he joins Heather to talk about the deep grief and isolation that comes with rare parenting, and what it means to lose a child to a disease no one else seems to understand. As both a psychologist and a rare disease dad, Dr. Freedman brings a unique perspective—sharing how his personal experience shaped the work he does to support other families navigating similar journeys. This episode is a testament to the love, resilience, and heartbreak of rare parenting—and the community that can be built around it. Connect with Dr. Al: https://www.rarecounseling.com Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven: ❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/ ❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven ❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. What It’s Like to Lose Your Best Friend at 18 (00:40:02)

    Aubrey Ide was only 18 when she lost her best friend Olivia Allen to cancer. In this episode, Aubrey sits down with Heather to share what it’s been like to grieve so young—how the loss changed her, what she misses most, and the milestones that feel so different without Olivia there. She talks about the things they didn’t get to do together, the deep loneliness of losing a friend at that age, and what healing looks like nearly a year later. This episode is a raw and honest look at a kind of grief that’s often overlooked—and the power of friendship that never really ends. Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven: ❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/ ❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven ❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. Why I Quit My Job to Grieve My Parents’ Deaths (00:38:49)

    Grief doesn’t come with a roadmap—and it definitely doesn’t fit into a 3-day leave policy. In this episode, Heather sits down with Rebecca Feinglos, founder of Grieve Leave, to talk about what it really looks like to take time to mourn. After losing both of her parents and going through a divorce, Rebecca quit her job in 2021 to dedicate a full year to grieving—and she documented every step. That journey grew into Grieve Leave, a platform and movement that now supports over 25,000 people navigating all kinds of losses. Rebecca shares how we can all give ourselves permission to feel, process, and heal—without apology. This conversation is candid, validating, and a much-needed reminder that there’s no wrong way to grieve. Find Grieve Leave: https://www.grieveleave.com/about Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven: ❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/ ❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven ❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. How Adaptive Equipment Changed My Son’s Life (00:41:33)

    When Amelia Lawrence’s son Leo was born with limited mobility, she didn’t know if he’d ever experience the simple joys other kids take for granted—like riding a bike or sitting comfortably at school. But everything changed when Leo was introduced to adaptive equipment designed specifically for his needs. In this episode, Amelia shares how tools like a custom-built tricycle and Chill-Out Chair have transformed Leo’s daily life, giving him freedom, comfort, and the ability to participate in the world around him. This episode is sponsored by Freedom Concepts, a company designing innovative, customizable mobility and seating solutions that empower individuals of all abilities to live with dignity, independence, and joy. Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven: ❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/ ❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven ❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. What Life Looks Like After Losing My Husband to Brain Cancer (00:35:51)

    When Maria Quiban Whitesell’s husband, Sean, was diagnosed with glioblastoma—a deadly and aggressive brain cancer—her world fell apart. Eighteen months later, she found herself a widow and a solo parent to their young son, Gus. In this powerful conversation, Maria shares the raw truth about navigating her husband’s illness, the impossible grief that followed, and how she learned to keep moving forward when it felt impossible. Now an advocate for brain cancer awareness and the author of You Can’t Do It Alone, Maria opens up about what she wishes she had known, the importance of community and mental health support, and how she’s helping others find their way through devastating loss. Buy Maria's Book, You Can't Do It Alone: https://www.mariaquiban.com/my-writings/ Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven: ❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/ ❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven ❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast #glioblastoma #braincancer #braincancerawareness #cancerdiagnosis #cancerawareness #braincancertreatment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. “Gabby Petito’s Parents: What It’s Really Like to Grieve Her Life” (00:54:43)

    Gabby Petito’s name is known around the world—but behind the headlines is a family still living with unimaginable grief. In this powerful conversation, Heather sits down with Gabby’s mother and stepmother to talk about what life has been like without her: the milestones she’s missed, the memories they hold close, and the heartbreak that lingers on birthdays, holidays, and especially Mother’s Day. They speak openly about their pain, their regrets, and what they want the world to understand about Gabby—not as a case, but as a daughter, a sister, and a light that was stolen too soon. The Gabby Petito Foundation: https://gabbypetitofoundation.org The mission of the foundation is to address the needs of organizations that support locating missing persons and to provide aid to organizations that assist victims of domestic violence situations, through education, awareness, & prevention strategies. Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven: ❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/ ❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven ❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast #gabbypetito #justiceforgabby #griefandloss #griefpodcast #griefjourney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. How I Cope with My Son’s Birthday Now That He’s Gone (00:20:39)

    Jake’s birthday is coming, and it still hurts just as much as it did that first year. In this solo episode, Heather opens up about what it really feels like to face another year without her son—the lead-up, the dread, the heartbreak that anniversaries bring when someone you love is gone. She shares how grief shows up in waves, especially on the dates that once meant celebration. If you’ve lost someone and find yourself holding your breath around birthdays or milestones, this is a space where you’ll feel seen. Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven: ❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/ ❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven ❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast #raredisease #rarediseaseawareness #rarediseases #griefandloss #medicallycomplex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  21. Self-Care Sounds Nice, But Who’s Watching My Kid? (00:35:05)

    Jessica Patay is a full-time caregiver to her son with Prader-Willi syndrome—and the founder of We Are Brave Together, a global support network for caregiving moms. In this episode, she joins Heather to talk about the emotional toll of rare parenting, why self-care isn’t a luxury, and what it really takes to show up for yourself when you're constantly showing up for everyone else.They get honest about burnout, identity loss, and the power of community when you feel like you're running on empty. If you’ve ever felt like you're disappearing inside the role of caregiver, this conversation is for you.FIND JESS:🌟Bite Size Self Care Suggestions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_oy2od5u7P9qyPEvrcR72yqF8J66RGFK/view🌟We Are Brave Together: https://www.wearebravetogether.orgFind Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven:❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast#raredisease #rarediseaseawareness #rarediseases #griefandloss #medicallycomplex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. What I Did After My Daughter Died: Grief, Purpose & Carrying Her Legacy (00:15:13)

    After losing her daughter Kelsey, Debbie Waffle was left with a grief that didn’t fade—but she also felt a quiet pull toward purpose. In Part 2 of her conversation with Heather, Debbie shares how she began to live for Kelsey—writing her book My Grief Jar and training Kelsey’s beloved dog, Brody, to become a therapy dog, just as Kelsey had dreamed.This episode is about the healing that happens in motion, the love that continues long after loss, and the ways a mother keeps her daughter’s spirit alive every single day.READ DEBORAH'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/My-Grief-Jar-Growing-Daughter-ebook/dp/B0DHV6JTRRFind Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven:❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast#raredisease #rarediseaseawareness #rarediseases #griefandloss #medicallycomplex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. I Couldn’t Save Her: Losing My Daughter Changed Everything (00:31:22)

    Debbie Waffle built a life filled with joy, purpose, and hope—but nothing could prepare her for what came next. Her daughter Kelsey’s medical challenges grew more complex over time, leaving Debbie desperate for answers and overwhelmed with fear. And when Kelsey died, the grief nearly consumed her.On what would have been Kelsey’s birthday, Debbie speaks with Heather about the deep unraveling that comes with losing a child—the guilt, the heartbreak, and the silence that follows. Through raw reflection and hard-earned wisdom, she shares how grief reshaped every part of her life… and how she’s slowly learning to hold space for both sorrow and strength.READ DEBORAH'S BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/My-Grief-Jar-Growing-Daughter-ebook/dp/B0DHV6JTRRFind Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven:❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast#raredisease #rarediseaseawareness #rarediseases #griefandloss #medicallycomplex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  24. What No One Tells You About Parenting a Child with Rare Disease - Emergency Surgeries & Advocacy (00:26:45)

    Being a rare disease parent means living in a world of unpredictability—and in this powerful follow-up episode, Jessica Troiano shares what that really looks like. From a terrifying recent emergency surgery to the countless difficult decisions she’s had to make over the years, Jess opens up about the emotional and mental toll of parenting a medically complex child.She talks about the weight of advocacy, the fear of the unknown, and how every choice—big or small—can feel overwhelming when your child has 15 medical diagnoses. But even through the hardest moments, she continues to find strength, hope, and deep love in the journey.Sponsored by Adirondack Trust and Amsure, this episode is a raw and honest look at the side of parenting we rarely hear about. https://www.adirondacktrust.comFind Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven:❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast#raredisease #rarediseaseawareness #rarediseases #griefandloss #medicallycomplex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  25. Losing My Sister at 15 - One Year Later (00:40:23)

    Losing a sister at 15 changes everything. Sophia Allen opens up about the heartbreak of losing Olivia—her sister, her best friend, her constant. She shares what people don’t understand about sibling grief, the loneliness of navigating loss at such a young age, and the trauma that shaped her teenage years. This raw and honest conversation gives voice to the kind of grief that often goes unseen but never goes unfelt.DONATE TO THE LIVE LIKE LIV FOUNDATION: https://livelikelivfoundation.orgFind Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven:❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/ ❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/ ❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast#raredisease #rarediseaseawareness #rarediseases #griefandloss #medicallycomplex #leukemia #leukemiaawareness #siblingloss #cancerawareness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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