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A Place of Yes | A Grief Podcast

Heather Straughter
Grief
Jake's Help From Heaven
Mental Health
Community Support
Parenting
Loss
Jake
Family Dynamics
Child Loss
Adaptive Equipment
Resilience
Glioblastoma
Cancer
Special Needs Parenting
Family
Anticipatory Grief
Memories
Loss Of a Child
Cerebral Palsy
Olivia Allen

Grief is messy, complicated, and deeply personal — but you don’t have to go through it alone. On A Place of Yes, host Heather Straughter creates a safe, unfiltered space to talk about the realities of loss. Each episode dives into the tears, the laughter, the WTF moments, and the hope — all of it. Through candid personal stories and expert insights, Heather explores the pain, resilience, and unexp... more

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When Andrea Wilson Woods was 22 years old, she made a life-changing decision: she became the legal guardian of her eight-year-old half-sister, Adrienne. What began as stepping in to provide stability quickly became a true parent-child relationship, w... more

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Erica Phelps never imagined she would one day be navigating life after the loss of her daughter, Emmie. Born healthy, Emmie began experiencing infantile spasms as a baby, and over time her condition became increasingly medically complex, requiring ar... more

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Kate Walsh grew up alongside the community at Double H Ranch, the camp co-founded by Paul Newman and Charles Wood for children living with serious illnesses. Her connection to the camp began through her father, a pediatric ICU doctor who volunteered ... more

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Erin Mark has lived with the awareness of death for as long as she can remember. Born with cystic fibrosis and told at just five years old that she likely wouldn’t live past 18, Erin grew up navigating a reality most people never have to face: buildi... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Walsh
Camp Director at Double H Ranch
Double H Ranch
Episode: The Camp That Still Feels Like Her Dad
Erin Mark
Keynote and TEDx speaker who has lived with cystic fibrosis
Episode: Told She Would Die at 18 — Then She Got a Second Chance at Life
Cassie Wilusz
Listener guest who shares a personal story shaped by profound grief and resilience
Listener who reached out to share her story on the show
Episode: When Grief and Fear Collide: Surviving Loss, Trauma, and A Stalker
Shelby Forsythia
Grief coach, founder of Life After Loss Academy, author of Of Course I'm Here Right Now
Life After Loss Academy
Episode: What to Say When Someone Is Grieving (And What to Stop Saying)
Timothy Schramm
Funeral director with over 40 years of experience, spokesman for the National Funeral Directors Association
National Funeral Directors Association
Episode: Guiding Families Through Their Hardest Day
Dr. Dee Williams
Grief and loss expert
Restoring Bountiful Joy; Jake's Help From Heaven
Episode: She Lost 14 Family Members — And Chose Joy Anyway
Robert Espinoza
Nationally recognized advocate in the long-term care and caregiving space
Advocate, author and policy expert
Episode: What Grief Teaches Us About Caregiving and Being Human
Katrina Labate
Maria's sister; daughter of Jim Labate
Family of Maria (subject)
Episode: Losing the Sister You Thought You’d Grow Old With
Chad Griffin
Listener who shared his grief story and was invited to speak about his experiences
Listener, A Place of Yes
Episode: Navigating Life After Losing Both Siblings and a Mother

Host

Heather Straughter
Host of the show guiding conversations about grief and healing

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 131 ratings
  • Fantastic podcast!

    These conversations are so important! Thank you so much for sharing these stories and conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    keykeyyyyyyyyyy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good

    Good

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jake11144
    United States2 years ago
  • To death do us part

    I lost my sister in October of this year. She lived with cancer for 12 years. She had breast cancer, ovarian cancer, then it moved to her leg and finally to her abdomen. The most beautiful thing about our process is the love that was lavished on her from her family but most importantly her husband. He truly was committed to death do them part. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoveGwen2024
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you!!

    In a world full of podcasts, finding this gem feels like stumbling upon a hidden treasure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LGryz
    United States2 years ago
  • All the feels

    I laugh and I cry every episode. Whether you have a special needs person in your life or not it is a great little story.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TabMon210
    United States2 years ago

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Audiences note the host's warmth and the show's ability to turn loss into meaningful action and community support.
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Guests and topics are seen as practical and compassionate, helping people feel less alone in grief.

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Guiding Families Through Their Hardest Day
Q: So you're interviewing when they know someone has been involved. So you're interviewing the family to get information to...
The guest describes a structured process where family interviews gather anti-mortem and identifying information to support positive identification, while also providing support and context for families.
What Grief Teaches Us About Caregiving and Being Human
Q: Before we talk about policy, can you share your personal grief story and how it shaped your work?
My losses—losing both parents to illness during the pandemic and a near-death heart attack at 39—deepened my understanding of mortality and the fragility of care systems, fueling my commitment to reform and to center dignity in caregiving.
From Grieving Mother to Retreat Leader and Guide
Q: Can you start by sharing the story of your losses? How did you navigate through the compound grief?
Marie shares that losing her mother and son in a short span was incredibly challenging and emphasized the complexity of feeling grief from multiple unpredictable losses.
A Grief Counselor’s View on Life After Loss
Q: How do you help clients navigate different types of grief?
Kelly explains that she meets clients where they are, using trauma-informed techniques to help them focus on positive memories and connections with their loved ones.
A Grief Counselor’s View on Life After Loss
Q: What first drew you into this work?
Kelly shares that her mother's death when she was 14 had a profound impact on her life, motivating her to pursue a career in social work and grief counseling.

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Frequently Asked Questions About A Place of Yes

What is A Place of Yes about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid, listener-focused series about grief, resilience, and navigating loss with honesty and humor. Episodes pair intimate personal stories with expert insights—from grieving parents and survivors to grief coaches and professionals—covering practical topics like language for support, caregiving, and community healing. The show often centers on transforming heartbreak into purposeful actions, whether through advocacy, mentorship, or creative outlets, making it a valuable resource for those coping with loss and for professionals seeking nuanced perspectives on mourning, resilience, and care.

Noteworthy elements include a strong emphasis on people-centered narratives, actionable guidance for supporting the bereaved, and a collaborative, ho... more

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Recent guests on A Place of Yes include:

1. Kate Walsh
2. Erin Mark
3. Cassie Wilusz
4. Shelby Forsythia
5. Timothy Schramm
6. Dr. Dee Williams
7. Robert Espinoza
8. Katrina Labate

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