How to Navigate Grief and Gratitude with Jillian Benfield

In this episode, Natasha is joined by Jillian Benfield, a former journalist and news anchor, a disability advocate, Speaker, and Author of The Gift of the Unexpected and her latest book Overwhelmed & Grateful. Jillian regularly advocates for the full inclusion of people with disabilities in her writings and community, and as a part of the National Down Syndrome Congress’s National Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition.

Come and sit with us. Join the conversation as we discuss how to navigate grief and gratitude.
Please let us know what resonates with you.

Main points:

• The "Both/And" Approach to Grief and Gratitude
• Isolation and Identity Shift Through Loss
• The Role of Faith and Grace in Navigating Chaos
• Hope Through Solidarity and Resurrection

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• Get your copy of Overwhelmed & Grateful

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Host & Guest:
Natasha Smith (Host)
Jillian Benfield (Guest)

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