Grief doesn’t have to become a life sentence.

In this episode of Heart Healing Conversations, Dawn and Janna are joined by Ed Owens, Vice President of the Grief Recovery Institute, for a heartfelt conversation about grief, emotional healing, and finding hope after profound loss.

After losing his three-year-old son, Ed spent years searching for answers before discovering a path toward healing.

Together, they explore why so many people believe grief lasts forever, why well-meaning advice often hurts more than helps, and what emotional recovery can truly look like.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

* Why grief isn’t only about death

* Common myths that keep people stuck in emotional pain

* How to support someone experiencing loss with compassion

* Why emotional pain deserves attention

* The difference between surviving and truly healing

* How hope and joy can return after life’s most difficult experiences

Whether you’re grieving the death of a loved one, navigating divorce, miscarriage, infertility, retirement, the loss of a career, or another major life transition, this conversation offers hope, understanding, and reassurance that healing is possible.

If this episode resonates with you, please share it with someone who may need a little extra hope today. 💕

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About Your Hosts & Guest:

Dawn Michele Jackson, RN, is an Advanced Grief Recovery Method® Specialist, author, and advocate for emotional healing. After more than 30 years in nursing, Dawn helps individuals release unresolved grief and emotional pain so they can reconnect with themselves, their relationships, and what matters most.

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Janna Wellemeyer is an Advanced Grief Recovery Method® Specialist who brings compassion and understanding from her own healing journey.

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Ed Owens served in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as a First Sergeant in 2009, while also working in law enforcement for many years. Following the devastating loss of his three-year-old son in 2010, Ed discovered the Grief Recovery Institute and found a path toward healing. Today, he serves as a trainer and Vice President of the organization, helping others navigate their own journeys through grief and emotional loss.

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Grief is the elephant in the room that so many of us avoid talking about.

But what happens when we finally acknowledge the emotions we've been carrying?

In this episode, Dawn and Janna explore why grief extends far beyond death, why our emotions matter, and how honest conversations can become the first step toward healing.

Subscribe to Heart Healing Conversations and join us for honest conversations about grief, healing, and finding joy again after heartbreak and loss. 💕

To learn more about the work we do and find helpful resources, visit:

Dawn Michele Jackson: https://www.dawnmichelejackson.com

Janna Wellemeyer: https://jannawellemeyer.com