Podcast

What happens when joy — or even love — returns after loss? For many of us, the first flicker of happiness can feel confusing, even disloyal. In this episode, Tim explores the emotional complexity of allowing new joy to coexist with grief — whether it shows up as friendship, creativity, self-discovery, or romantic love. Through the story of his late wife, Colleen, who rebuilt her life after loss and bravely opened her heart again, Tim reflects on how embracing new love doesn’t erase the past — it honors it. Because love, in all its forms, is never lost. It simply continues in new ways.

After loss, we find ourselves caught between two worlds — the life we once knew and the one we never asked to live. In this episode, Tim explores that difficult in-between space where identity, purpose, and belonging feel uncertain. Through his own story of rebuilding life after the death of his wife, Colleen — from purchasing a townhome in their family’s “happy place” near Disney to rediscovering his passion for photography and stepping into a new chapter of purpose — Tim reflects on what it means to live not just beyond grief, but within it.

This conversation is about learning to be at peace in transition — to honor what was while gently stepping into what’s next.

We often hear that finding “closure” means we’ve healed — that one day, grief will neatly wrap itself up and let us move on. But grief doesn’t end; it transforms. In this episode, we’ll explore why the idea of closure can actually work against our healing, how to replace it with integration, and what it means to live a full, meaningful life while still carrying the love of someone we’ve lost. Through reflection, story, and simple steps forward, you’ll discover how to stop searching for closure — and start welcoming connection that lasts.

We often hear people talk about “moving on” after loss — but what if that idea is completely wrong? In this episode, I explore what it truly means to move through grief instead. Because grief isn’t something we get over or leave behind — it’s something we learn to live with.

When we understand that grief will always be part of our lives, just as our love for the person we lost will always be part of us, something shifts. We begin to give ourselves grace. We stop believing there’s a finish line to healing. And we start to see that living with grief isn’t failure — it’s a form of love that continues.

Join me as I talk about how this mindset can help us find strength, educate others about the reality of grief, and let go of the pressure to “move on.” Whether you’re grieving yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers perspective, compassion, and truth about what it really means to walk with grief for the rest of our lives.

Hope in grief doesn’t come quickly — and it never replaces the love or the loss. But over time, meaning can begin to emerge in unexpected ways: through advocacy, creativity, or simply a quiet shift in how we choose to live.

In this episode, When Grief Meets Hope: Stories of Meaning Found in the Aftermath, we explore what it means to hold both grief and hope at the same time — to find light without feeling like we’ve betrayed the darkness.

I share how meaning slowly found its way into my own life after loss, and how it continues to shape the work I do today. I also share a deeply personal story — how my late wife, Colleen, once chose hope after losing her first husband, and how her courage to believe in life again led to the life we built together.

This conversation isn’t about “moving on.” It’s about learning how love, loss, and hope can coexist — and how, in time, we can begin to live again while honoring what was lost. Whether you’re newly grieving or years down this road, this episode is a reminder that hope can exist even in the aftermath… and that the love we carry forward is often where meaning begins.

Rituals can connect us to the people we loved and lost, and they can also evolve as we do. In this intimate conversation, we explore how to create simple rituals that support early grief, how to adapt long-standing traditions as life changes, and how to release practices that no longer fit, all without guilt. You’ll hear practical ideas, scripts for navigating family dynamics, a gentle holiday playbook, and journaling prompts to help you carry love forward in ways that feel true to your season.

Loss doesn’t just change our world — it changes who we are. In this episode, we’ll explore one of the most unsettling questions after loss: Who am I now without them? When a spouse, partner, parent, or loved one dies, our sense of identity can feel fractured. The roles we once filled no longer fit, and the person we were before grief feels far away. Together, we’ll talk about what it means to live in that in-between space — no longer who we were, but not yet who we’re becoming — and how, with time and compassion, we can begin to rediscover ourselves. Whether you’re early in your grief or years down the road still searching for your footing, this conversation is an invitation to see yourself not as lost, but as becoming.

When we lose someone we love, it’s not just their absence we grieve. Friendships shift. Traditions unravel. Financial strain. Roles we once filled suddenly disappear. These are the secondary losses — the hidden griefs that surface long after the initial shock has passed.

In this episode, we’ll explore those quieter, often unspoken parts of loss: the relationships that fade, the routines that change, and the identities we’re forced to rebuild. Together, we’ll shine a light on what often goes unseen — validating both those just beginning to feel these losses and those still navigating them years later. Because acknowledging them isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a step toward healing, understanding, and reclaiming the life that still waits ahead.

Grief doesn’t just show up on anniversaries or holidays — it can sneak into the grocery store, the car ride home, or a favorite recipe. In this episode, we’ll talk about how the most ordinary moments can suddenly carry extraordinary weight, and how to give yourself grace when grief feels like it’s everywhere.

When someone you love is grieving, it’s hard to know what to say—or what not to say. In this episode of Journey to Grateful, I explore the power of words during times of loss and how our intentions, though kind, can sometimes fall short. Learn how to offer genuine comfort, what phrases to avoid, and how presence and empathy can mean far more than perfect words ever could. This episode is for anyone wanting to better support a grieving friend or family member, reminding us all that words, actions, and even silence each have the power to heal when used with love and care.