A Place of Yes | A Grief Podcast

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.

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Leah Stern was more than just a daughter—she was her dad’s best friend. When he died of glioblastoma, her world broke open.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Tattoo artist Emma Rose opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her boyfriend, who died from an overdose after a long battle with addiction. In this raw and honest conversation, Emma shares what grief has looked like for her in the aftermath—how she’s navigated guilt, anger, and the complicated layers of loving someone who struggled.She and Heather also talk about addiction as a whole—how to support someone who’s struggling, the emotional toll it takes on those who love them, and what Emma wishes more people understood about addiction and loss.

Addiction Support Resources:

SAMHSA National Helpline (U.S.)

24/7 support for those facing substance use disorders.

📞 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

🌐 samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Shatterproof

A nonprofit offering education, advocacy, & community.

🌐 shatterproof.org

Partnership to End Addiction

Personalized support for navigating a loved one’s substance use.

🌐 drugfree.org

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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