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.
 
Key Highlights
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A story of panic, perseverance, and progress in the middle of a triathlon
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The ABCs of healing: Acceptance, Belief, and Consistency
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Why showing up daily matters more than feeling strong
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How grief setbacks aren’t failure—they’re part of the journey
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The surprising encouragement that comes from finishing—imperfectly
 
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Scripture for This Episode

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” – Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)

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. Key Highlights A story of panic, perseverance, and progress in the middle of a triathlon The ABCs of healing: Acceptance, Belief, and Consistency Why showing up daily matters more than feeling strong How grief setbacks aren’t failure—they’re part of the journey The surprising encouragement that comes from finishing—imperfectly Scripture for This Episode “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” – Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)

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.
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Key Highlights
<ul>
<li>
A story of panic, perseverance, and progress in the middle of a triathlon
</li>
<li>
The ABCs of healing: Acceptance, Belief, and Consistency
</li>
<li>
Why showing up daily matters more than feeling strong
</li>
<li>
How grief setbacks aren’t failure—they’re part of the journey
</li>
<li>
The surprising encouragement that comes from finishing—imperfectly
&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
Scripture for This Episode

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” – Hebrews 12:1 (NIV)

242.0 How Swim, Bike, Run in Triathlons is like Breath, Laugh & Live Again in Grief.

Grief Support for Christian Women to Breathe, Laugh and Live again.  Loss, Grief and Healing * Coping with Grief * Beginning of Grief * Life after Loss * Stages of Grief * Purpose After Loss * Faith * Surviving Loss * Grief Resources * Holidays and Grief

I help Christian women navigate grief through understanding grief, growing faith and processing daily life to find hope.

• Do you feel lost, confused, or overwhelmed by grief?
• Is the pain so great, you lose your breath and feel it will never get better?
• Have you cried so much there can’t be any tears left?
• Are you angry with God? Or question your own faith?
• Do you need faith-based help through the toughest season of your life?
 
In this podcast, you will find faith-based grief support to navigate the overwhelming and confusing journey of grief, to continue seeking God and most importantly, to breathe, laugh, and live again.

My mission is to walk with you through the healing, experience the milestones and the minefields to arrive on the other side with a gratitude and peace you never thought possible.       

If you’re ready to take a brave step toward healing, understand your grief and find hope, this is the place to be.

Hey, I’m Stef.  Southern by choice, turtle triathlete, wife and Jesus follower.  I’ve experienced life-changing grief and struggled for years with the physical changes, the emotional roller-coaster and the spiritual questioning.  I asked ‘why’ more times than I can count, went ‘boldly’ (and disrespectfully) to the throne, and was confused by a pain I had never felt before.  I believed I would never be happy again and had all but given up on fulfilling my purpose. 

But God!  

Through my trials, I discovered a path to true healing, deeper relationship with God and gratitude that continues to fill my heart.  This is a story of faith, FRamily support and redemption that only God can author.  And, I want to share this with you. 

If you are heart sick, tired of being stuck and ready for real change with Christ at the center …. Practical steps to make your hard days less hard…Understanding of what to expect physically, emotionally and spiritually…Solutions to those ‘gut-punch’ moments…And, Results that build your faith and allow you to enjoy your own ‘great day’ this is the place to be. 

It is possible, I promise!   Join me today – take that first step of faith right now!!

website:  www.grief2greatday.com

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Grief Support for Christian Women to Breathe, Laugh and Live again. Loss, Grief and Healing * Coping with Grief * Beginning of Grief * Life after Loss * Stages of Grief * Purpose After Loss * Faith * Surviving Loss * Grief Resources * Holidays and Grief I help Christian women navigate grief through understanding grief, growing faith and processing daily life to find hope. • Do you feel lost, confused, or overwhelmed by grief? • Is the pain so great, you lose your breath and feel it will never get better? • Have you cried so much there can’t be any tears left? • Are you angry with God? Or question your own faith? • Do you need faith-based help through the toughest season of your life? In this podcast, you will find faith-based grief support to navigate the overwhelming and confusing journey of grief, to continue seeking God and most importantly, to breathe, laugh, and live again. My mission is to walk with you through the healing, experience the milestones and the minefields to arrive on the other side with a gratitude and peace you never thought possible. If you’re ready to take a brave step toward healing, understand your grief and find hope, this is the place to be. Hey, I’m Stef. Southern by choice, turtle triathlete, wife and Jesus follower. I’ve experienced life-changing grief and struggled for years with the physical changes, the emotional roller-coaster and the spiritual questioning. I asked ‘why’ more times than I can count, went ‘boldly’ (and disrespectfully) to the throne, and was confused by a pain I had never felt before. I believed I would never be happy again and had all but given up on fulfilling my purpose. But God! Through my trials, I discovered a path to true healing, deeper relationship with God and gratitude that continues to fill my heart. This is a story of faith, FRamily support and redemption that only God can author. And, I want to share this with you. If you are heart sick, tired of being stuck and ready for real change with Christ at the center …. Practical steps to make your hard days less hard…Understanding of what to expect physically, emotionally and spiritually…Solutions to those ‘gut-punch’ moments…And, Results that build your faith and allow you to enjoy your own ‘great day’ this is the place to be. It is possible, I promise! Join me today – take that first step of faith right now!! website: www.grief2greatday.com

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