Juliette shares her unique and tragic story of her husband's imprisonment and the challenges she faced as a result. She talks about the raid on their home by federal agents, the loss of their home and life as they knew it, and the impact that had on her and her 6 small children. She discusses the sentencing hearing and the highest sentence for white-collar crime in US history that her husband received. Juliette also opens up about the end of her marriage and the challenges she faced when she was indicted by the Federal Trade Commission. Throughout it all, she emphasizes the importance of showing up, seeking support, and finding strength in difficult times.  She experienced financial ruin, legal troubles, and what the incarceration of her ex-husband was like. Despite these challenges, she found the strength to rebuild her life and create a loving and thriving family. Juliette discusses finding support in community and members of her church and how that grew her faith. She encourages others to share their stories and offers encouragement to those facing similar struggles. Juliette's book, titled 'For the Sake of My Children,' which has not yet been published, chronicles her journey and offers hope to others.

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Lindsay shares her story of losing her son Gavin and the grief journey that followed. She talks about the challenges of infertility, the unexpected complications immediately following the birth of Gavin, and the difficult decision to eventually turn off life support. Lindsay and her husband Jason grieved in different ways but found support in each other. She emphasizes the importance of communication and understanding in the grieving process. Lindsay also discusses the role of faith and the moments of peace and joy she experienced amidst the sadness. Lindsay shares how she has found hope and healing in the midst of grief.  Lindsay also emphasizes the need to recognize and validate all feelings, both positive and negative, and to find ways to incorporate service and gratitude into the healing process. She shares the impact of offers of help and the significance of a journal where she writes down moments of seeing God in her life. Lindsay concludes by highlighting the importance of recognizing the presence of Jesus in every aspect of life and finding hope in the midst of grief.

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Heather Stephen shares her personal journey of grief and loss, and her motivation for starting a podcast on the topic. She discusses the commonalities and individuality of grief experiences, and challenges the notion of the five stages of grief. Heather also explores the sensitive nature of grief and the importance of finding one's own grief language and being okay with other's grief language. She then delves into the tragic events surrounding the loss of her baby daughter and the support she received during that difficult time. Heather shares her experience of losing her baby girl and the grief she went through before, during, and after her daughter's death. She talks about the support she received from her family, friends, and community, and how she found strength in her faith. Heather emphasizes the importance of allowing others to help and how that is a blessing to both the giver and the receiver. She offers advice for navigating the grieving process.

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