Episode 69 - Be a Little Dolly: Honoring Dolly Parton's Legacy of Grief, Generosity & Grandpa Honky's "Girlfriend"
This week, Lisa reflects on Dolly Parton's passing. Dolly was a legend, a woman whose warmth, honesty, and generosity touched millions. Her legacy teaches us about turning personal loss into lasting g...
30 Aug 11min
Episode 68 - The Call You Never Want: Real Talk on Caregiving Next Steps for a Parent
Lisa got the call about her dad this week, and instead of pretending everything's fine, she decided to talk about it because that's what this podcast has always been for. This is a real-time, in-the-t...
23 Aug 12min
Episode 67 - You Never Know If It's the Last Goodbye: Make Every Farewell Count
In this solo episode, Lisa tunes in from her family's camp in Maine — a place where her mom's presence still lingers in the woodland gardens, the lake air, and the memories tucked into every corner. B...
16 Aug 14min
Episode 66 - Turning Grief Into Growth: Ksenia Merck on Creative Expression Through Art, Loss, & Ghost Flower
What happens when the person you built your life with leaves behind an unfinished manuscript? In this episode, artist and architect Ksenia Merck joins us to talk about turning grief into growth. We le...
9 Aug 45min
Episode 65 - What Is Your Handicap? Choosing Joy, Presence, & What Really Matters After Loss
In this solo episode, Lisa opens up about a bittersweet wave of grief triggered by an old photo memory of a day spent with her mom exploring Maine — and turns it into a gentle teaching moment on how t...
3 Aug 20min
Episode 64 - Moments Matter: What I'd Do Again Caregiving for Mom and Her Terminal Diagnosis
When someone you love receives a terminal diagnosis, time suddenly feels different — heavier, more precious, and impossible to plan around. In this solo episode, Lisa shares what caregiving through he...
26 Jul 28min
Episode 63 - Grief at Work: A Compassionate Guide for Employees, Managers & HR Practitioners
Grief doesn't clock out when the workday starts. In this solo episode, Lisa draws on her own experience as an HR practitioner and a griever, from caregiving for her mother through stage 4 pancreatic c...
19 Jul 36min
