The Self-Brain Surgery™ Podcast with Dr. Lee Warren

While We're Waiting, With Jill and Brad Sullivan (S12E28)


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In this episode of the Self-Brain Surgery podcast, Dr. Lee Warren interviews Jill and Brad Sullivan, who share their poignant journey of losing their daughter, Hannah, to glioblastoma. Despite their immense grief, the Sullivans found purpose and hope by establishing While We're Waiting, a ministry providing retreats for bereaved parents across multiple states and internationally. They discuss the challenges of parenting a surviving child, the importance of faith, and how they managed to transform their loss into a legacy honoring Hannah. The conversation also touches upon Brad's near-fatal accident and the renewed sense of purpose it brought to their lives.


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00:00 Introduction to the Self-Brain Surgery Podcast

00:08 Meet Jill and Brad Sullivan

00:12 The Loss of Their Daughter, Hannah

00:29 The Loss to Legacy Shift

00:58 Jill and Brad's Story of Resilience

01:14 A Twist in Their Journey

01:47 Starting the Conversation with Jill and Brad

02:01 Brad and Jill's Background

03:34 Hannah's Diagnosis

05:07 Facing the Diagnosis with Faith

08:05 Hannah's Journey Through Treatment

10:38 Parenting Through Grief

17:08 The Birth of 'While We're Waiting'

21:23 Expanding the Ministry

28:38 Brad's Accident and Recovery

33:01 Words of Encouragement and Advice

34:57 Conclusion and Contact Information


Resources and Links
  • Learn more about Jill and Brad's While We're Waiting retreats for bereaved parents
  • Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
  • Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!


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