In this moving yet uplifting episode of "Might Delete Later Podcast," Shana & Derrick welcome Jessica, who bravely shares her journey through grief after losing her son, Matthew. With humor and honesty, Jessica discusses the messy realities of healing, the power of yoga, and the magic of supportive communities (shoutout to the Goddess Wisdom Council!). Alongside co-hosts, they tackle motherhood, self-care, and the importance of asking for help. Jessica’s resilience shines as she reveals her creative projects and hard-won wisdom, reminding us all that healing is tough—but a little laughter and a lot of love go a long way.
Introduction and Setting the Stage (00:00:00)
Host introduces the episode, shares personal connection, and introduces Jessica and her story.
Jessica’s Family Tragedy (00:01:36)
Jessica’s loss of her son Matthew in 2013 and the impact on the community.
Initial Grief and Support System (00:03:07)
Jessica discusses her immediate response to tragedy and the people who supported her.
Healing Journey and Spiritual Growth (00:06:41)
Jessica describes her healing process, spiritual community, and tools for coping.
Role of Yoga in Healing (00:10:13)
Jessica shares how yoga became a key part of her healing, both before and after her loss.
Coping and Growth of Her Older Son (00:11:57)
Discussion about Jessica’s older son, his therapy, and how he coped with the tragedy.
Guilt, Karma, and Writing as Therapy (00:13:53)
Jessica reflects on feelings of guilt, changing beliefs about karma, and writing as a healing tool.
Book Writing and Reliving Trauma (00:17:50)
Jessica talks about writing her book, the challenges, and how it brings up past trauma.
Finding Spiritual and Writing Communities (00:20:16)
Jessica explains how she found her spiritual and writing communities online and their impact.
Struggles with Addiction and Perseverance (00:22:26)
Jessica discusses her struggles with addiction after her loss and the journey to sobriety.
Personal Transformation After Loss (00:23:51)
Jessica describes how the tragedy changed her as a person and her desire to help others.
Family Impact and Generational Grief (00:28:00)
Jessica shares how her extended family was affected and how her mother is also writing a book.
List of Healing Tools and Inspirations (00:32:04)
Jessica reads a chronological list of things and people that helped her heal.
Community and Sisterhood (00:38:50)
Discussion about the importance of women’s communities and sisterhood in healing.
Advice for Others Experiencing Grief (00:42:20)
Jessica offers advice to others dealing with similar loss and grief.
Closing Remarks and Reflections (00:43:03)
Hosts and Jessica reflect on her strength, inspiration, and the importance of support.
Outro and Support Hotlines (00:45:01)
Host closes the episode and shares domestic violence and child abuse hotline information.
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If you or someone you know has been involved with or a victim of child abuse, call the Childhelp National child Abuse Hotline.
If you or someone you know is involved with or a victim of domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233
