Holding the Light: Sharing Hope After Child Loss
Monica and Colby CharetteHolding the Light: Sharing Hope After Child Loss is a podcast for grieving parents, siblings, family and friends navigating life after the loss of a child.
Co-hosted by bereaved mother and her son Monica and Colby Charette, this podcast offers honest conversations about child loss, grief, and healing. Through personal stories, guest interviews, and reflections, we explore what it means to carry an... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 49 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsHealth & FitnessMental HealthSociety & Culture | |||
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Two years ago, Kelli Swank's world changed forever when her 24-year-old son, Jack, died unexpectedly from unknown causes.
In this deeply honest conversation, Kelli shares what it's like to live with unanswered questions, how grief transformed her fa... more
We’re back this month for the second half of our conversation with Pattie Gallant, a bereaved mother who shares her story of losing her son Evan to cancer, and the journey she is now on 9 years later—leaning into his legacy—to find peace.
We encour... more
There is no handbook for grieving the loss of a child. We learn to grieve exactly where we are. Words of wisdom from Pattie, a bereaved Mom whose son Evan died from cancer at age 21. Pattie shares her anticipatory grief as she prepared for her child’... more
This month on Holding the Light, we welcome Joyce Vigue-Morrissette — a retired nurse who shares what grief looks like from the caregiver’s side of child loss. Joyce called into our Listener Line after hearing Holly Caron's episode "Grief Has No Time... more
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I am so grateful to have just found your podcast. Thank you for sharing hope to those of us who find ourselves in this unimaginable pain of child loss.
Apple Podcasts5Leigh de Broize
Australia10 months ago - Holding the Light
I wish I could give you a million stars.
Thank you Monica and Colby, for sharing your stories and for inviting others to share theirs.
The authenticity, love, and grief captured in your interviews is painfully palpable. The symbolism of Holding the Light provides hope and comfort as I navigate the loss of my oldest son. I will forever love, grieve, wish he was here, and wonder why he is not. Through the chaos, holding his light is a lovely way to honor him. Well done and many thanks.
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Apple Podcasts5DawnPrimeWatson
United States3 years ago - 9.10.23. Episode
This episode has been one of my favorites so far. The part where he sings at the end gives me the chills. Thank you Monica and Colby for putting yourselves out there to honor Cass’s light. You guys are awesome.
Apple Podcasts5A1charlandUnited States3 years ago - Holding the Light - Cidny Bullens
It’s real. It’s raw. It’s necessary. Truly heartwarming to learn the story behind the Holding the Light Podcast theme song. To share your grief openly takes incredible strength and courage. Monica and Colby Charette provide a safe place for people to share their grief journey. Bravo.
Apple Podcasts5OCACLECUnited States3 years ago - All Episodes
I’m so grateful to Monica and Colby for this important and invaluable podcast, Holding the Light. You are a gift to all of us who have experienced the death of a child.
Apple Podcasts5jd book authorUnited States4 years ago
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This show centers on grief, healing, and meaning after the loss of a child, featuring candid conversations with bereaved parents, siblings, and caregivers. Episodes frequently cover anticipatory grief, caregiving challenges, memory and legacy projects, advocacy for bereaved families, and systemic change to better support those navigating loss. A standout pattern is pairing personal grief journeys with practical guidance for families, workplaces, and communities, often highlighting resilience, hope, and the ongoing role of memory in living with loss. The format blends intimate storytelling with expert perspectives and policy-focused discussions, offering both validation for listeners and actionable takeaways for supporters and professionals ... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Pattie Gallant
2. Joyce Vigue-Morrissette
3. Jessica Ashe
4. Holly Caron
5. Zorimar Bentancourt
6. Chris Wilson
7. Jennifer Oldham
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