In this powerful episode of The Growth Lounge, I’m joined by Laura Tanner Ard, the incredible woman who helped me launch my podcast. We dive deep into her personal journey of love, loss, and resilience. Laura is a Christian Life Coach, podcast host, and speaker who helps women reclaim their identity in Christ and find their God-given voice after seasons of loss, silence, or self-doubt.

In this episode, she shares the story of her first marriage to a narcissist, where faith was used to control. Through the pain of that experience, she found the strength to break free and embark on a new chapter. She speaks about her second marriage to the love of her life— a beautiful relationship filled with love and growth. But life wasn’t finished testing her. She walks us through the heart-wrenching process of walking her husband home to be with the Lord after his battle with cancer.

As we talk about her journey, we also explore the deep, raw realities of raising children, raising grandchildren, and navigating life's inevitable transitions. Throughout it all, Laura highlights the profound joy and growth that can coexist with grief.

This episode is a testament to resilience, faith, and the unexpected blessings that arise from life's hardest moments.

Key Takeaways:

• Navigating the complex dynamics of marriage and personal growth

• Finding hope and healing after a toxic relationship

• The journey of caregiving and grief during a loved one’s illness

• How grief and joy can co-exist, and how we can find growth in the midst of sorrow

• The importance of family, faith, and community through life’s transitions

Whether you're walking through your own challenges, dealing with loss, or embracing a new chapter, you are going to want to grab a cup of tea, coffee or your favorite mocktail, pull up a seat and settle in for this woman's amazing story of strength, resilience and yes..a little bit of sass too! This episode offers hope, perspective, and a reminder that life is full of possibilities— even in the hardest of times.

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