I cannot take one more single thing. This thought echoed in my mind over and over for the first 3 months of the year. I even imagined myself yelling it out loud, shouting it to the top of my lungs. But I never did. It probably would’ve made me feelRead More →
Grief can shake our faith. It was a reality I wasn’t prepared for. No one warned me that grief can bring us to a crossroads in our faith, what some call a crisis of faith. In the midst of loss, questions surface, emotions overwhelm, and the God we trust canRead More →
In this episode of the Can You Just Sit With Me? podcast, host Natasha Smith sits with Dr. Mekel Harris, a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience. They discuss the various manifestations of grief, from silence to busyness, and emphasize the importance of community and support. Dr. HarrisRead More →
In this episode of Can You Just Sit With Me? podcast, the focus is how to navigate grief and mental health. Natasha welcomes back Tabitha Yates, a bestselling author, speaker, and mental health advocate, to discuss her journey of navigating trauma through a combination of faith and therapy. They exploreRead More →
In this episode of the ‘Can You Just Sit With Me’ podcast, host Natasha Smith delves into the multifaceted nature of grief with guest Nelly Larue, a certified grief and pet loss specialist. Nelly shares her personal journey through various forms of grief, including the significant loss of her belovedRead More →
In this episode, host Natasha Smith sits down with author Clarissa Moll for a deeply meaningful conversation on helping children navigate loss. Clarissa shares from both her personal journey and her professional expertise, offering compassionate, practical insight into how kids grieve, how adults can walk alongside them, and what itRead More →
In this episode of the ‘Can You Just Sit With Me’ podcast, host Natasha Smith tackles the complex subject of grief with guest Dr. Wia Jia Tam. They discuss how to live with grief beyond the usual clichés, emphasizing the importance of integration and moving forward while honoring lost lovedRead More →
In this episode of the Can You Just Sit With Me podcast, host Natasha Smith delves into the complexities of grief with guest Jillian Benfield. They discuss Jillian’s personal journey through life’s unexpected challenges, including her son’s Down Syndrome diagnosis and multiple relocations, and how these experiences have shaped herRead More →
Host Natasha Smith sits down with Dr. Zoe Shaw, a licensed psychotherapist, author, and expert on complex shame, to discuss how to untangle complex shame, grief, and practical steps for healing. Dr. Zoe shares her personal story, insights from her new book “Stronger in the Difficult Places,” and actionable adviceRead More →
