This week’s episode of Get Gritty With Me looks a little different.

After the sudden loss of our beloved cat, Chloe, I felt it was important to pause — not to power through, but to acknowledge what real life can bring, even when we think we’re prepared.

In this episode, I share openly about grief, shock, and the quiet weight of losing a family member who had been with us for 18 years. I talk about how grief shows up in waves, how it lingers in small moments, and why resilience isn’t about hardening yourself to pain — but about allowing yourself to feel it fully.

This is not an episode about fixing grief or moving on quickly.

It’s about honoring love.
About gratitude for the time we’re given.
And about recognizing that grief itself is part of what it means to live with depth, connection, and resilience.

This episode is dedicated to Chloe — a sweet, beautiful soul who brought joy, comfort, and countless memories into our lives, and who will always be missed.

If you’ve ever loved and lost — a pet, a person, or a chapter of your life — this episode is for you.