What if the grief you've tucked away is the very place where healing, purpose, and restoration are waiting to meet you? In this deeply personal conversation, Natalie Born sits down with author and speaker Tara Nicole Dorsey to talk about grief, healing, and the faith journey that followed the stillbirth of her daughter Phoebe. Tara shares how journaling became her tool for healing, leading to the creation of her book Blessed to Bear Fruit: Devotions for the Mom in Waiting. With honesty and hope, she unpacks the emotional and spiritual challenges of loss, the layered grief couples experience, and how God used her pain to reach and support other women.

[00:01 - 05:15] — When Grief Births Purpose

- How writing became Tara's way to process deep trauma

- Why her daughter's stillbirth led to the creation of a devotional journal

- The importance of acknowledging pain rather than ignoring it

[05:16 - 11:34] — Restoration Through Motherhood

- The significance of honoring both the pain and the promise

- Why healing can take years and still be valid

- How couples grieve differently and what that means for support

[11:35 - 17:57] — Showing Up When It’s Hard

- How grief impacts professional identity and energy levels

- The importance of having a trusted confidant at work

- Why vulnerability doesn’t weaken leadership—it strengthens it

[17:58 - 22:00] — Asking for Help and Taking Rest

- The need for personal and professional support systems

- What “three days of rest” can look like in the middle of grief

- Why naming the grief and giving it language is powerful

[22:01 - 27:50] — From Waiting to Legacy

- The spiritual meaning behind Tara’s daughter’s name, Phoebe

- The importance of telling your story—even years later

- Why obedience to God’s timing often opens unexpected doors

Key Quotes:

“This is an opportunity for me to show up as my true, authentic self.” - Tara Nicole Dorsey

“The Tara in 2017 couldn’t hold space for the women I’m now speaking to today.” - Tara Nicole Dorsey

Connect with Tara:

Website: https://taranicoledorsey.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taranicoledorsey/?hl=en

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