When Thanksgiving comes around and your heart is still grieving, it can feel like the whole world expects something from you that you don't have to give. Gratitude feels complicated. The empty chair feels louder than the celebration. And you may find yourself wondering how to make it through a holiday that doesn't look anything like it used to.

In today's episode, we walk through a different way of approaching Thanksgiving — one that honors your grief while helping you see Jesus in the places you didn't expect. You'll hear the story behind the very first Thanksgiving declared in America, a story rooted in deep sorrow, and how that truth can steady your heart this year.

Inside this conversation, you'll discover…

• how grief and gratitude can coexist even when your heart feels fragile

• how shifting your focus helps you notice Jesus right in the middle of your story

• why small moments of thankfulness open the door to God's peace

• one simple practice to help you see His faithfulness as Thanksgiving approaches

If this holiday feels heavy or confusing, you're not doing anything wrong. You're walking a road no mother ever imagined. My prayer is that this episode gives you room to breathe, helps you notice Jesus in your own story, and reminds you that you never walk into a holiday — or a valley — alone. Press play when you're ready.

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— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor

There are moments in grief when nothing in your world feels steady anymore. Your body feels on high alert, your mind keeps scanning for danger, and your heart feels afraid in ways you can't fully name. If this season has stirred up those feelings of unsafety, you're not alone. Today's conversation speaks directly into that tender, vulnerable place.

You'll hear from two women who understand this depth of grief on both a personal and professional level. Erin Nelson—who has endured the loss of her husband, her mother, and her son—is also an advanced certified trauma practitioner who's spent more than 20 years supporting grieving families. She's joined by Colleen Montague, a licensed marriage and family therapist who works closely with parents and children in the aftermath of loss. Together, they offer a compassionate, grounded perspective on fear, faith, family grief, and why it's so normal to feel unsafe after someone you love dies.

In this episode, you'll learn…

• why grief can make your whole body feel unsafe—and how God gently restores steadiness

• how children, teens, and adults experience grief differently inside the same family

• simple ways to stay grounded when fear pulls you into the past or the future

• why community matters more than ever when grief feels overwhelming

Here are the resources mentioned in today's conversation:

• Book: When Grief Comes Home: A Gentle Guide for Living Through Loss While Supporting Your Child by Erin Nelson & Colleen Montague — available on Amazon: When Grief Comes Home

• Jessica's House (California) — a grief support center for children and families: https://www.jessicashouse.org

• NACG (National Alliance for Children's Grief) — search for a grief program near you by entering your ZIP code: https://nacg.org

• The Dougy Center — the first grief center for children in the U.S., offering nationwide resources: https://www.dougy.org

As you listen, my prayer is that your heart feels met, seen, and steadied. God is not distant from your fear—He's already holding you in it. When you're ready, press play and let this conversation remind you that you don't have to walk through this season alone.

✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays
This season carries so much weight, and I want to make sure you have the support you need.
That's why the Holiday Flash Offer is extended through December 15.
When you book your 1:1 session, you'll also receive my brand-new printable guide:
Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms.

👉 Book your session:Here

Free Support Group
Say your child's name, be seen, and receive gentle guidance with others who understand.
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— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor

When family gatherings start to fill the calendar, it can stir up a whole new layer of grief. Maybe someone says the wrong thing—or worse, no one says anything at all. The ache of feeling unseen and misunderstood can make you want to skip it all together.

In this episode, we'll talk about what to do when family doesn't understand your grief, and how to protect your peace without closing your heart. These truths will help you breathe again, set healthy boundaries, and walk into the holidays with grace instead of dread.

Inside this conversation, you'll discover:

• The difference between grace and boundaries—and why you need both.

• A simple way to respond when family comments sting or silence hurts.

• How to release expectations that steal your peace and leave you empty.

• The reminder that you don't need their understanding to heal—God's presence is enough.

If this time of year feels heavy, you don't have to face it alone. Tune in and let's walk through it together. There's hope, there's room to breathe, and there's peace waiting for you—even when others don't understand your grief. 💛

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Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms
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— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor

You may have felt it before — that fleeting moment of calm when the tears pause,
and suddenly guilt sneaks in.
"If I can feel peace, does that mean I'm moving on?"

Friend, that moment isn't proof that you're done grieving.
It's evidence that God is still holding you.

Peace doesn't erase the ache.
It walks beside it.
And when you allow God to meet you right where the sorrow still lives,
you'll begin to see that peace and grief can coexist in the same heart.

Inside this episode, you'll discover:

• The truth about what peace really is (and what it's not)

• How to recognize peace as a sign of God's faithfulness, not your forgetting

• Why surrendering control allows peace to deepen and stay

• The simple way to let peace become a resting place, not a destination

If you've been afraid that peace means letting go of your child's memory,
this conversation will set your heart free.
Press play and let God remind you — peace doesn't mean you're finished grieving.
It means He's not finished healing you. 💛

✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays
A special 1:1 Grief Mentor Session to help you prepare your heart for the season ahead.
Through November 22, book your Holiday sale session and receive my new printable guide:
Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms
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— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor

The holidays have a way of magnifying what's missing.
That quiet chair, that photo spot, that moment where laughter used to fill the room — it can stop your breath and make the world feel smaller.
But what if this season, you could see that empty chair differently?

What if it became a reminder of love that didn't end,
and a space where peace could begin to grow again?

Inside this episode, you'll discover:

• How to honor your child's memory without feeling pressure to "celebrate."

• A gentle way to invite God's comfort into moments that feel too heavy to carry.

• How to remember with hope, not fear — keeping your eyes fixed on Jesus, the source of perfect peace.

When the ache of absence feels too strong to bear, this conversation will remind you that your child's story isn't over — and neither is yours.
Press play and let the truth of God's Word breathe peace into the space that feels empty.

✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays
A special 1:1 Grief Mentor Session to help you prepare your heart for the season ahead.
Through November 22, book your discounted session and receive my new printable guide:
Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms
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— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor

The holidays can make it feel like saying "yes" is the only option — but what if peace actually begins with a gentle no?

In this episode, we'll look at how setting boundaries isn't selfish, it's sacred. You'll discover how creating space for rest and quiet allows God to restore what constant motion has drained.

Inside this conversation, you'll discover:

• How to release guilt when you need to say no

• Why protecting your peace honors God and your healing

• Simple boundary phrases you can use this season

• How saying no can become an act of faith instead of fear

You don't have to meet everyone's expectations to honor this season.
Press play and let's talk about what it looks like to follow Jesus' pace — with intention, with grace, and with peace leading the way.

✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays
A special 1:1 Grief Mentor Session to help you prepare your heart for the season ahead.
Through November 22, book your Holiday sale session and receive my new printable guide:
Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms
👉 Book your session:Here

Free Support Group
Say your child's name, be seen, and receive gentle guidance with others who understand.
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— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor

You may wonder how a heart that's been shattered could ever hold love again. How can you care for others when your own grief feels so heavy? In today's episode, I share what I've witnessed in the 42 grieving moms who've walked through The Grief Roadmap — a kind of love and compassion that can only be explained by the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Even in the deepest ache, something miraculous happens when grieving hearts gather together. God shows up in the middle of our pain, and through His Spirit, love begins to flow again — not because we're strong, but because He is.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How God's presence allows grieving moms to love even in loss

• Why community is vital for healing and spiritual strength

• What Paul's letter to the Philippians teaches us about finding joy in suffering

• How showing up, even when it's all you can do, honors God and opens your heart to peace

Friend, if you're longing to understand how love can still live inside the pain, this conversation will remind you that you're not walking alone. The same Spirit that comforted Paul in prison is the one comforting you right now. Press play and be reminded — love remains because God does.

✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays
A special 1:1 Grief Mentor Session to help you prepare your heart for the season ahead.
Through November 22, book your Holiday sale session and receive my new printable guide:
Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms
👉 Book your session:Here

Free Support Group
Say your child's name, be seen, and receive gentle guidance with others who understand.
💙 Join the group: Here

Free Resources
Survival Guide • Masterclass Day-1 (reply for Day-2) • Worship Playlist • Weekly newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tues & Sat)
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— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor

You want to feel peace again, but the moment holiday plans start taking shape, your heart feels heavy. The noise, the expectations, the questions from others—it all stirs something deep inside you that's hard to explain. You're not imagining it, and you're not weak. Grief changes how your heart experiences this season.

In this episode, you'll learn how to recognize the emotional pressure points that often surface during the holidays and what they're really trying to tell you. You'll discover how to set realistic expectations, give yourself permission to slow down, and invite God's calm into places that still ache.

Inside this conversation, you'll discover:

• Why certain moments feel heavier this time of year—and how to name them

• What your body and emotions are revealing about your grief

• How to create small, intentional rhythms that protect your peace

• Faith-based ways to shift from survival into surrender

If you've been bracing yourself for the holidays, take a breath and listen in. You don't have to carry the weight of this season alone—God's presence is big enough to hold both your sorrow and your peace.

✨ Holiday Flash Offer — Peace for the Holidays
A special 1:1 Grief Mentor Session to help you prepare your heart for the season ahead.
Through November 22, book your Holiday sale session and receive my new printable guide:
Peace for the Holidays — A Simple Plan for Grieving Moms
👉 Book your session:Here

Free Support Group
Say your child's name, be seen, and receive gentle guidance with others who understand.
💙 Join the group: Here

Free Resources
Survival Guide • Masterclass Day-1 (reply for Day-2) • Worship Playlist • Weekly newsletter • Blog • Podcast (Tues & Sat)
📚 See all free resources: Here

— Teresa, Your Grief Mentor