17 years after losing their father suddenly, sisters Nike Babatunde and Tosin Adefuye sit down with host Damisi (recorded in May 2025) to talk about what grief actually looks like over time — not just in the first year, but nearly two decades later.

In this episode, Nike and Tosin open up about the night they found out their dad had passed, the pressure of stepping into new roles overnight, and the guilt, numbness, and delayed grief that showed up years after the funeral.

They also share funny, heartfelt stories about their dad's personality — his love of raffles, his frugality, his randomness — reminding us that grief and joy can live in the same conversation.

This episode is a reminder that support doesn't have to be complicated-- don't underestimate the impact of reaching out.

Whether through a call, a text, a visit, or simply showing up, your support matters more than you may realize.

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What do you do when the person you called for everything — the big wins, the foolishness, the hard days — is suddenly gone?

In Episode 7 of There's Grace for That, recorded in April 2024, TJ Thomas opens up about losing his older brother Champ in January 2022, and the long, honest road back to himself. As someone his family has always leaned on, TJ had to figure out how to grieve while still showing up for everyone else — and what it really means to focus on what you can control when everything else feels like it's falling apart.

He talks about the six months he spent stuck, the therapy he didn't ask for but desperately needed, the certifications he started chasing, the nephews he's pouring into, and the moment he decided to take his life back.

This is a conversation about grief, purpose, growth, and carrying a legacy forward — without pretending it's easy.

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Damisi welcomes her little sister and close friend, Tobalase Apata, to the show. Tobalase is an entrepreneur, poet, author, speaker, artist and inspiration to many. In this episode, Toba bravely shares her journey of losing Tiffany Mordi– someone who was a big sister to her. She has such a way with words and her creative expression and communication style will have you taking notes for days!

Read Toba’s poem, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, that beautifully captures Tiffany’s essence.

Follow @poeticgoods on IG, visit her website https://www.poeticgoods.com and grab her book, What If the Internet Fails Us, on Amazon now!

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In this episode, Damisi welcomes Dave and Tina Harris as her honored guests. This accomplished couple – Dave, a nurse, and Tina, a Physical Therapist and Pelvic Health Specialist– bravely share their journey of suddenly losing their son at just 21 weeks. They share what (and who) has helped them through their grief, emphasizing the transformative power of health education, and they provide encouragement to those going through similar circumstances. This is a vulnerable and inspiring conversation that you don’t want to miss!!

Check out Tina’s business, Competent Heart Perinatal Specialist, https://www.chperinatal.com/ (IG: @chperinatal) for her doula training and pelvic health services, as well as Rachel’s Gift if you or anyone you know needs support navigating infant loss.

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Today’s episode is a BONUS— a LeGacy Day treat! Damisi shares how she’s honoring her brother, Gbolu, on what would be his 32nd birthday. She remembers his competitive spirit, humor, and some of the inside jokes that made their relationship so special.

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Damisi is joined by her beautiful cousin— Ijeoma Ekeogu— a Doctor of Nursing Practice who discusses her experience navigating the loss of her mom to cancer. As a young woman navigating her early 20’s at the time, she struggled with serving as a full-time caretaker while still working and trying to have a social life. In this episode, Ijeoma validates a lot of the thoughts, feelings, and emotions many of us have when dealing with competing obligations and offers insight and encouragement to those who may be in similar circumstances. You don’t want to miss this conversation!

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In this episode, Damisi is joined by Mo Adewunmi – an auditor by day and sports enthusiast by night – who recounts his “unbalanced” experience of losing his little sister Abby, to a rare brain cancer affecting mainly children — DIPG. He shares stories showcasing Abby’s adventurous and inspiring personality at such a young age, and details how he and his family are keeping her legacy alive through their vibrant foundation, Abby’s Corner. This episode will not only crack open your heart, but it is sure to make you smile and provide you with tangible action steps for navigating your grief journey. Not to mention, it ends with Mo giving us an immediate opportunity to get involved in the critical fight against DIPG!

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Damisi is joined by Olivia Gordon-Thomas, a mental health professional and SUPERMOM of 2 beautiful boys. In this episode, Olivia brings us into her world of loss and shares how she has intentionally created an atmosphere where her children can openly express their journeys with grief – an uncommon experience in a Jamaican household. She’s chosen to approach life with purpose and faith despite her circumstances, and you’re sure to be blessed by this encounter!

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In this brief introductory episode, host Damisi Fawole shares her heart behind the podcast and answers the questions: Why the name “there’s grace for that.,” why start a podcast, why start now, what you can expect from the podcast, the significance behind releasing the first episode on April 15, and her ask of her listeners.

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In this series premiere episode, Damisi is joined by Caleb Ola – a singer-songwriter, fitness coach, entrepreneur and engineer by trade – to discuss his grief journey. Things get deep quickly as he takes us through the experience of losing his mom before he even understood what death was, and then later on in adolescence, losing his older brother. You don’t want to miss this raw and heartbreaking, yet hopeful exchange.

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