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Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time of the year—but for those who are grieving, it can also be one of the hardest. In this episode, Amber shares vulnerably about her first Christmas without her Grandma and Grandpa Sirstad, who passed away just six days apart in March.

This episode explores the year of firsts, how grief shows up in small traditions and everyday moments (like the absence of flannel bed sheets), and how faith can meet us in both sorrow and comfort. With honesty, warmth, and compassion, Amber reminds listeners that grief does not mean Christmas is ruined—it means Christmas is different.

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An informative conversation about Seasonal Affective Disorder—why it happens, how it impacts mood and energy, and practical ways to find light in the darker months. This episode offers compassionate insight, evidence-based strategies, and hope for anyone navigating seasonal depression.

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A gentle Thanksgiving episode exploring the meaning of the empty chair—how grief shows up at the table and how we can honor love, memory, and our own emotional pace today. A soft, reflective space for anyone missing someone this holiday.

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Grief changes us. This episode offers a soft place to land as we explore loss, love, and the slow work of finding our footing again.

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In this episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, we explore ambiguous grief — the kind of loss that doesn’t have a clear ending or closure. Whether it’s the fading presence of a loved one through illness, a relationship that ended without answers, or the ache of someone still alive but emotionally gone — ambiguous grief asks us to hold two realities at once: hope and heartbreak.

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Caregivers often give endlessly — until there’s nothing left to give. In this episode, Amber explores how chronic caregiving impacts the mind, body, and spirit, and how to find renewal through rest, boundaries, and community. A compassionate conversation for anyone feeling unseen, exhausted, or longing to breathe again.

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In this episode of Holding Space on The Mountain, Amber explores how to navigate life’s hard days with both perseverance and compassion. She shares practical strategies for moving forward—even when everything feels overwhelming—while emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and gentle persistence.

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Explore the complexity of grief in this episode of Holding Space on the Mountain. We discuss the emotional, physical, and non-linear nature of loss, how it intersects with mental health, and practical ways to navigate grief while finding support and growth.

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In this episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, Amber starts to explore how the nervous system shapes our emotions, reactions, and healing. Learn how stress, trauma, and grief impact your body’s rhythms — and discover gentle, practical ways to help your mind and body find calm again. A grounding conversation about understanding your body’s signals and returning to safety, one breath at a time.

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In this moving episode of Holding Space on the Mountain, Amber sits down with her dear friend, Letea, to talk about her journey of losing vision — a diagnosis she received in her early teens after first noticing changes at age 11. Together they explore the physical adjustments, emotional challenges, and the deep resilience that comes with adapting to life in new ways. This is a story about courage, faith, and redefining what it means to see the world.

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