In this two-part conversation on The Sacred Sofa, Brad and Grace dive into one of life’s unavoidable storylines: tragedy—and the grief that follows 💔. Joined by registered psychotherapist Suzanne Trotman, whose professional work is deeply shaped by her own losses, they explore what grief really is (spoiler: it’s not something you simply “get over”), why it shows up far beyond death, and how ill-prepared most of us are to respond.

Together, they unpack common myths, the real needs of mourners, the quiet dread of holidays and New Years, and the awkward things well-meaning people say when they don’t know what else to do.

This isn’t a roadmap through grief—because there isn’t one—but a grounded, honest conversation for anyone grieving, supporting someone who is, or noticing that life is more grief-adjacent than we often admit 🌿.

We’re taking a short pause, but don’t worry — we’ll be back soon with something truly special for the holiday season. Cozy up, make some tea, and get ready to join us on December 11 for a heartfelt holiday episode featuring a very special guest.

Stay tuned… this is one you won’t want to miss. 🎄💛

This week on The Sacred Sofa, Brad and Grace wrap up the seven great plotlines with Rebirth—a storyline that doesn’t begin with adventure or catastrophe, but with captivity… those moments when the life we’ve been living simply stops working.

From Nicodemus’ nighttime visit to Jesus 🌙 to Scrooge’s ghostly wake-up call 👻 to Andy Dufresne’s long walk toward freedom 🚶‍♂️⛓️, they explore how fear, pride, and the illusion of safety keep us holding onto identities we’ve outgrown. And how grace often arrives not as a reward, but as a holy interruption.

They dive into the moment of awakening—the crack where light begins to seep in—and the terrifying, beautiful release that follows when control softens and hope steps in ✨.

If you’ve ever felt trapped in an old script or sensed something new stirring beneath the surface, this episode invites you to loosen your grip, welcome grace, and imagine what a “second birth” might look like in your own story 🌿💫.