Facing Mortality Before Adulthood Gabe Donovan’s Battle with NF1
Imagine facing your mortality before you even graduate high school. Gabe Donovan knows this reality all too well. Born with NF1, a rare and complex genetic disorder that affects every part of his body...
5 Sep 202437min
Personal Grief & Parental Estrangement with Subrina Dhammi
Subrina Dhammi, a TV Journalist with WNYT, News Channel 13 in Albany, NY shares the deeply personal story of her difficult childhood and her estranged relationship with her parents.In this episode of ...
29 Aug 202441min
Living a BIG Life with Hillary, Esme's Mom
In this heartwarming episode of the “A Place of YES” podcast, we delve into the extraordinary story of Esme, a resilient child with medical needs.Her mother, Hillary, shares Esme’s journey and how she...
22 Aug 202454min
The Forgotten Grief of Sibling Loss
In this episode of A Place of Yes, host Heather interviews Annie Sklaver Orenstein, a cultural researcher, writer, and storyteller whose work has touched lives around the globe.Annie shares the deeply...
15 Aug 202435min
How to Start a Non-Profit | Finding Meaning After Loss
If you've ever wondered what it takes to assemble a powerful non-profit, especially after a loved one's death, this episode is for you. President and Founder of Jake's Help From Heaven, Heather Strau...
8 Aug 202434min
Living with Blood Cancer | Allie Bange Hall
Join host Heather Straughter in this inspiring episode of A Place of Yes as she sits down with Allie Bange-Hall to discuss her journey with cancer. Allie opens up about her challenges and triumphs whi...
1 Aug 202443min
Adoption & Hidden Grief
In this episode of A Place of Yes, Heather sits down with Francine Apy, an experienced adoption coach and adoptive mother of three. Francine shares her journey of normalizing adoption within her famil...
25 Jul 202431min
"Parenting a Dying Child" | Life After Menkes Diagnosis
Daniel DeFabio turned his personal tragedy into a mission to support others. After losing his son Lucas to Menkes syndrome at just 11 years old, Daniel dedicated himself to the rare disease community,...
18 Jul 202449min
