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Qualified - Lessons in Loss

By: Michelle Heaton
  • Summary

  • Former U.S. Navy podcaster and communications professional Michelle Heaton, now shares her personal story about the loss of her teenage son and her subsequent search to find empathy, insight and counsel for the unique pain she was experiencing.

    Speaking with other bereaved parents who survived the pain and emerged stronger brought her comfort. She recalls a quote from a pastor years ago, "God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called." Now ten years later, Michelle knows the truth of that statement and is anxious to share the lessons she learned from her loss with other hurting people.

    In each episode, Michelle interviews incredible people who share their stories of overcoming loss; including death, divorce, illness, aging, loneliness and estrangement, to inspire you and give you hope!

    © 2024 Qualified - Lessons in Loss
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Episodes
  • Coping with the loss of a pet
    Apr 12 2024

    The loss of a dog, a cat, a horse, a bird, any pet can cause us to experience grief. The animals we share our homes and lives with are part of our families and when they are no longer there it can create a significant and painful void.

    Listen in as I interview Rachel Shirley, a compelling author and certified coach committed to guiding individuals through life's profound moments, including the impactful experience of pet loss.

    https://www.rachel-shirley.com/

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    35 mins
  • Stillborn - Carrying a baby to term with a fatal diagnosis
    Mar 23 2024

    When Katherine and her husband learned of their baby’s fatal fetal diagnosis, they knew they had some hard decisions to make. Since their child had no kidneys he would most likely die in utero or shortly after birth, so doctors recommended termination of the pregnancy.

    Listen in as Katherine shares her story about carrying a baby she knew she could not keep and making a choice to stay true to her convictions.

    Katherine's blog:
    https://medium.com/@whenwatersrise/four-years-and-gods-goodness-eb7c68c003ea

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    33 mins
  • Grief before loss - How my dad's dementia took him from us slowly
    Mar 9 2024

    When doctors diagnosed her father with mild cognitive disorder, a form of dementia that would likely progress to Alzheimer’s, Joycelyn was in denial. It was difficult to watch the decline of her superhero dad and she began to grieve the loss of the man he once was.

    Her personal story will resonate with anyone who has walked alongside a loved one with cognitive decline and has experienced anticipatory grief. Listen in to this intimate discussion with Reverend Jocelyn Jones, as she shares her raw emotions and profound life lessons that will leave you inspired.

    Rev. Jocelyn's website:
    https://www.faithonthejourney.org/

    Breaking the Power of the Mask:
    https://www.amazon.com/Breaking-Power-Mask-Discover-Healing/dp/1734046708/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1707439139&sr=8-1

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    35 mins

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