My name is Danielle Duffey. I’m over 8 years into this grief journey, and I’ve learned the importance of intentionally focusing on my creative expression—finding ways to work through my grief. This hasn’t been an easy process; it’s been a tumultuous journey, but it’s also been transformative. I keep showing up for myself day in and day out, through a lot of tears and moments of joy. I’m sharing my wisdom along the way.

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Welcome back to the Mission Mama podcast. I’m your host, Danielle Duffey, Southern Minnesota farm wife, Army veteran, and mother to four beautiful kiddos, including my angel son, Blake.

Today, I want to talk about something that’s been weighing on my heart—grief. It’s emerged in this season in ways I didn’t expect. Sometimes, I hesitate to admit it because there never seems to be time to process those feelings. It’s not just the school transition or the harvest season that feels overwhelming; it’s the shadow of grief lurking beneath it all.

Let this be a reminder: progress over perfection. With each passing day, we’re making life work. We are making progress, and that’s what truly matters.

It’s a new day. Let’s take a big deep breath and be present in this moment.

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Welcome to the Mission Mama Podcast. I’m Danielle Duffey—Grief Educator, Army Veteran, Southern Minnesota Farm Wife, and proud mother of four beautiful children, including my angel son Blake. Thank you for joining me today as we dive into a topic close to my heart.

I felt called to record this episode before we head out for a few days away. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind, truly expansive in ways I could never have imagined.

Just when I thought no one was listening to this podcast, a few women reached out to say that the recent episodes were inspiring. Your encouragement means so much—I truly appreciate it. You know who you are.

As I reflect on how I arrived at this moment, I realize that grief is the ultimate teacher. Moving forward after loss is no small feat, but I want to confidently say that if you’re walking through grief, you can and will move forward. You might feel like you’re lost in the clouds right now, and that’s okay. Grief shouldn’t be rushed, even though we often feel like it should be. After all, grief is the ultimate sacrifice for love. Doesn’t that resonate deeply?

Listen in as we learn about the inspiring story of Ashley Genelin and her family, a mother on a mission for her son, Myles who passed away in 2020. Through this heartfelt conversation and personal insights, Ashley shares her journey, challenges, and triumphs in navigating grief. To be continued...

Learn more at https://www.mightymylessuperheronetwork.com/

Welcome to the Mission Mama Podcast. I’m Danielle Duffey—Grief Educator, Army Veteran, Southern Minnesota Farm Wife, and proud mother of four beautiful children, including my angel son Blake. Thank you for joining me today as we dive into a topic close to my heart.

Let me know what you think. Let's connect @danielleduffeyy

Welcome to the Mission Mama Podcast. I’m Danielle Duffey—Grief Educator, Army Veteran, Southern Minnesota Farm Wife, and proud mother of four beautiful children, including my angel son Blake. Thank you for joining me today as we dive into a topic close to my heart." I’m a compassionate connector for women who have experienced deep grief. My life experiences have led me to start this podcast as a therapeutic expression to share wisdom and life lessons after the loss of a child. Life can, and will, move forward after loss.

Thank you for being here. Let’s dive into this episode.

“If you have breath, you have purpose.” Tim Tebow Foundation. The Ed Mylett podcast this morning literally has me in tears because it’s so powerful.

Life is bigger than us. God put it on my heart to support others in grief, and I can’t resist it anymore. This isn’t the life I ever imagined it to be, but I am here for it.

Through my grief, I desire to support others in their own grief. One of the most challenging steps forward in grief that I’ve come to realize is supporting yourself. Healing is important to move forward, and for me, journaling has been an extremely therapeutic practice in my journey.

Let's connect on Instagram @danielleduffeyy

My name is Danielle Duffey, and this is the Mission Mama Podcast. I’m a Grief Educator, Army Veteran, Southern Minnesota Farm Wife, and mother to four beautiful kiddos, including my angel son Blake.

I’m a compassionate connector for women who have experienced deep grief. My life experiences have led me to start this podcast as a therapeutic expression to share wisdom and life lessons after the loss of a child. Life can, and will, move forward after loss.

Get still, take the time to reflect on your own needs. The hardest part for me was getting still and quiet. Once I did, I let the tears fall and started to heal from my heart. You can too.

My heart is holding space for you. Please let me know if this resonated with you today. I am a huge advocate for supporting self and being in community. If you can, leave a high review on the platform you’re listening to this episode. I created a gratitude through grief journal to help others through grief. You can find it on Amazon. If we haven’t already, let’s connect on Instagram @danielleduffeyy.

Thank you for joining me on the Mission Mama Podcast. Remember, life can, and will, move forward after loss. Until next time, take care and support yourself with love and compassion.

My name is Danielle Duffey, and this is the Mission Mama Podcast. I’m a Grief Educator, Army Veteran, Southern Minnesota Farm Wife, and mother to four beautiful kiddos, including my angel son Blake.

Grief has become a constant companion in my life, all too familiar to me. The longing for love has found its expression through written words. When I cannot speak, my intuition, thoughts, emotions, and experiences flow onto paper. This writing breathes life back into my soul and has helped me start living again.

Thank you so much for tuning into this episode. You can support me on this journey by leaving a review. As an avid journaler, you can check out my "Gratitude Through Grief" journal on Amazon by searching my name. Let’s connect on Instagram @danielleduffeyy.

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