Season 4 of the Highlight Your Healing podcast is coming to a close, and we’re taking a moment to look back at the conversations, stories, and lessons that made this season so special.

In this finale, Shannon reflects on what Season 4 has taught her about grief, healing, growth, and the power of sharing our stories. She also shares how Highlight Your Healing has grown beyond the podcast into a community centered around three simple messages: Wear your healing. Write your story. Hear their stories.

From meaningful apparel and journaling to honest podcast conversations, Highlight Your Healing continues to create space for women navigating grief, life changes, and the process of becoming who they are now.

Most importantly, this episode is a thank-you to every listener, guest, supporter, and person who has shared an episode and helped get Highlight Your Healing out into the world.

This may be the end of Season 4, but it’s not the end of the story. We’re still becoming.

🎧 Catch up on past episodes, explore the journals and apparel, and stay connected at HighlightYourHealing.com.

What happens when grief, caregiving, motherhood, major life transitions, and everyday responsibilities all happen at the same time?

In this episode of Highlight Your Healing, Shannon sits down with Dr. Alayna M. Blash—educator, entrepreneur, journaler, wife, mother, grandmother, and founder of Necessity Journals—to talk about navigating a year filled with loss and change.

Through it all, Alayna continued working, caring for her family, and showing up for everyone who depended on her—while carrying her own grief, exhaustion, gratitude, and joy.

If you're grieving, caregiving, navigating an empty nest, or simply trying to find yourself again after a season of taking care of everyone else, this episode is for you.

Connect with Dr. Alayna M. Blash:
Instagram: @dr_alayna_
Website: Necessity Journals

Stay connected with Shannon:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/highlight_your_healing

Website: https://highlightyourhealing.com

Shop the Highlight Your Healing Apparel Collection: https://highlightyourhealing.com

If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I offer 1:1 grief coaching, workshops, or speaking opportunities.

Click below to learn more:

https://calendly.com/highlightyourhealing

Olivia's story is one of extraordinary resilience. From childhood abandonment, addiction, and abuse to the devastating loss of her son, Sha'don, she shares how faith, self-love, and perseverance have carried her through unimaginable grief.

Together, they discuss what healing really looks like after trauma, why grief doesn't have a finish line, and how purpose can emerge even from life's darkest moments. Olivia also shares the inspiration behind founding Desire to Inspire Community Outreach and A New Dawn Bereavement Resource Network, as well as her advocacy efforts through Shadon's Law.

Today's Sponsor

Timely Presence helps families and friends continue showing up throughout the first year of loss with personalized remembrance gifts timed to the days that tend to hurt most.

Visit TheTimelyPresence.com to learn more.

Connect with Olivia

Website: http://desire2inspire.org/

Advocating for workplace injury policies reform through Sha'dons Law change.org/JusticeforShadon

http://desire2inspire.org/anewdawn

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anewdawn_25

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anewdawn_25

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580933207146

Stay connected with Shannon:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/highlight_your_healing

Website: https://highlightyourhealing.com

If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I offer 1:1 grief coaching, workshops, or speaking opportunities.

Click below to learn more:

https://calendly.com/highlightyourhealing

What does it really mean to show up for someone who is grieving?

In this episode of Highlight Your Healing, Shannon sits down with Kelly Edmondson—nurse executive, grief advocate, and founder of Timely Presence—to talk about the unimaginable loss of her son to an epileptic seizure and how that experience transformed both her personal life and her professional perspective.

As a healthcare leader, Kelly spent years caring for patients and families through some of life's most difficult moments. But when grief became her own reality, she discovered firsthand that no amount of clinical experience could prepare her for the journey of losing a child.

Together, Shannon and Kelly discuss:

• The difference between understanding grief professionally and living it personally
• The challenges of navigating the first year after loss
• Why support shouldn't end after the funeral
• Practical ways to show up for grieving friends and family
• How Timely Presence is helping families feel remembered through personalized gifts delivered at meaningful milestones throughout the first year of grief

Whether you're grieving yourself or want to better support someone you love, this conversation offers encouragement, practical insight, and a reminder that healing doesn't mean grieving alone.

If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need it today.

Today's Sponsor

Timely Presence helps families and friends continue showing up throughout the first year of loss with personalized remembrance gifts timed to the days that tend to hurt most.

Visit TheTimelyPresence.com to learn more

Connect with Kelly Edmondson

Website: https://thetimelypresence.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-edmondson/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimelypresence/

Stay connected with Shannon:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/highlight_your_healing

Website: https://highlightyourhealing.com

If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I offer 1:1 grief coaching, workshops, or speaking opportunities.

Click below to learn more:

https://calendly.com/highlightyourhealing

What does healing look like when you're living with depression or anxiety?

In this episode of Highlight Your Healing, Shannon sits down with Ashley Walker, founder of My F.A.D Journey, for an honest conversation about navigating mental health while continuing to pursue purpose.

What began as Ashley's personal fight against depression has grown into something much bigger. Today, F.A.D stands for Faith, Ambition, and Determination—the three pillars that continue to guide her through life's challenges and inspire others to keep moving forward.

Together, Shannon and Ashley discuss common misconceptions about depression and anxiety, the importance of community and support, practical ways to care for your mental health, and why healing doesn't have to be perfect to be meaningful.

If you've ever felt like you had to hide your struggles or wait until you were "better" before living your life, this conversation is for you.

If this conversation encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who may need the reminder that they are not alone.

Today's Sponsor

Timely Presence helps families and friends continue showing up throughout the first year of loss with personalized remembrance gifts timed to the days that tend to hurt most.

Visit TheTimelyPresence.com to learn more.

Connect with Ashley

Website: myfadjourney.com

Social Media: @myfadjourney (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube)

Stay connected with Shannon:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/highlight_your_healing

Website: https://highlightyourhealing.com

If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I offer 1:1 grief coaching, workshops, or speaking opportunities.

Click below to learn more:

https://calendly.com/highlightyourhealing

In this episode of the Highlight Your Healing Podcast, Shannon sits down with Samantha, a Family Nurse Practitioner who helps busy Christian women of color address the root causes of hormonal imbalance through functional nutrition and faith. But today, Samantha joins the conversation from another perspective—one that isn't talked about nearly enough.

As a healthcare provider, Samantha shares what it's like to care for others while navigating the emotional weight of working within a healthcare system that often leaves both patients and providers feeling overwhelmed.

Together, Shannon and Samantha explore:

• The hidden grief healthcare professionals carry
• How a strained healthcare system impacts both patients and providers
• Balancing compassion with burnout
• Finding hope, purpose, and healing while serving others

Today's Sponsor

Timely Presence helps families and friends continue showing up throughout the first year of loss with personalized remembrance gifts timed to the days that tend to hurt most.

Visit TheTimelyPresence.com to learn more.

Connect with Samantha, FNP

TikTok: 

https://www.tiktok.com/@wellness.evolving

YouTube: 

https://youtube.com/@wellness-evolving?si=g0K2ib2vguhKGlRH

1:1 health coaching 

Www.wellness-evolving.com

60-day Faith and Food Challenge SKOOL Community

https://www.skool.com/faith-food-community-6901/about?ref=ce08ced70f144651869bf62b5d430be9

Stay connected with Shannon:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/highlight_your_healing

Website: https://highlightyourhealing.com

If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I offer 1:1 grief coaching, workshops, or speaking opportunities.

Click below to learn more:

https://calendly.com/highlightyourhealing

Shop our journals & more:

www.jandjjournals.com

Have you ever looked in the mirror after a major loss or life transition and thought, "I don't even know who I am anymore?"

Grief doesn't just change our circumstances—it can change the way we see ourselves.

In this episode of the Highlight Your Healing Podcast, Shannon sits down with Cherise, licensed therapist, and author of You've Been Holding It Together, to explore what happens when grief disrupts your identity.

Together, they discuss why loss can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, the pressure to "have it all figured out," and what it really looks like to rebuild after life changes you. Cherise also shares why healing isn't about becoming the person you were before your loss—it's about giving yourself permission to grow into who you are now.

Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, navigating divorce, job loss, illness, or another life transition, this conversation will remind you that it's okay if you're still figuring out who you're becoming.

Because healing isn't about going back.

It's about moving forward with compassion for the person you're becoming.

Today's Sponsor

Timely Presence helps families and friends continue showing up throughout the first year of loss with personalized remembrance gifts timed to the days that tend to hurt most.

Visit TheTimelyPresence.com to learn more.

Connect with Cherise

Website: www.release2heal.com  

Instagram: @therapywithcherise  

Book (pre-order): https://release2heal.com/pre-order/

Stay connected with Shannon:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/highlight_your_healing

Website: https://highlightyourhealing.com

If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I offer 1:1 grief coaching, workshops, or speaking opportunities.

Click below to learn more:

https://calendly.com/highlightyourhealing

What if estate planning wasn't just about legal documents—but about love?

In this episode of Highlight Your Healing, Shannon sits down with Attorney Lynita to discuss why estate planning is one of the most caring gifts you can leave your loved ones. Together, they explore the connection between grief, family dynamics, and the difficult conversations many people avoid until it's too late.

As an estate planning attorney, Lynita has witnessed how unmade decisions and unresolved fears can create confusion, conflict, and additional stress for families already navigating loss. She shares practical insights on how preparing today can help your loved ones experience greater clarity, peace, and protection in the future.

Whether you're a parent, caregiver, spouse, or simply someone who wants to leave a legacy of love, this conversation will encourage you to see estate planning in a completely new way.

This episode is a reminder that preparing for the future isn't about expecting the worst—it's about caring for the people who matter most.

Today's Sponsor

Timely Presence helps families and friends continue showing up throughout the first year of loss with personalized remembrance gifts timed to the days that tend to hurt most.

Visit TheTimelyPresence.com to learn more.

Connect with Lynita

Website: http://www.lynitamitchellblackwell.com/

Facebook.com/LynitaMitchellBlackwell

Instagram.com/LynitaMitchellBlackwellEsq

https://www.youtube.com/c/LynitaMitchellBlackwelllmb

Threads.net/LynitaMitchellBlackwellEsq

LinkedIn.com/in/LynitaMitchellBlackwell

Twitter.com/lynitamb

Tiktok.com/@lynitamitchellblackwell?_t=8dltRMSWvOt&_r=1

Stay connected with Shannon:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/highlight_your_healing

Website: https://highlightyourhealing.com

If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I offer 1:1 grief coaching, workshops, or speaking opportunities.

Click below to learn more:

https://calendly.com/highlightyourhealing

Divorce is a loss that often goes unseen, but the grief that comes with it is very real.

In this episode of Highlight Your Healing, Shannon sits down with Surika Michelle to talk about her journey through divorce, the emotional toll it took, and what healing looked like when life didn't go according to plan.

Together, they discuss the grief of ending a marriage, navigating major life transitions, rebuilding confidence, and learning how to rediscover yourself after loss. Surika shares the lessons she learned along the way, the challenges she faced, and how she found hope in the middle of one of the most difficult seasons of her life.

If you've ever experienced divorce, the end of a significant relationship, or found yourself wondering who you are after a major life change, this conversation is for you.

Today's Sponsor

Timely Presence helps families and friends continue showing up throughout the first year of loss with personalized remembrance gifts timed to the days that tend to hurt most.

Visit TheTimelyPresence.com to learn more.

Connect with Surika Michelle

Instagram: @surikamichelle @FvrevolvingHer

Facebook: Surika Michelle

Stay connected with Shannon:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/highlight_your_healing

Website: https://highlightyourhealing.com

If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I offer 1:1 grief coaching, workshops, or speaking opportunities.

Click below to learn more:

https://calendly.com/highlightyourhealing

Grief has a way of sneaking up on you—in the middle of an ordinary Tuesday, in the quiet of the morning, or in the moments when you're trying your best to hold it all together.

If you're navigating grief, healing after loss, or simply having a hard day, this message is for you.

Save it. Come back to it whenever you need a reminder of what's true.

You are not healing wrong.

You are growing through something difficult.

And your story is not over.

Press play and give yourself permission—to grieve, to heal, to hope, and to become.

Let's Stay Connected:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/highlight_your_healing

Website: https://highlightyourhealing.com

Work with me:

If you're looking for support on your healing journey, I offer 1:1 grief coaching, workshops or speaking opportunities.

Click below to learn more:

https://calendly.com/highlightyourhealing

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