Description:
In this powerful and tender episode, Jude is joined by her husband John and dear friend Linda Bale to talk about the profound reality of grief. Together, they walk through the layered experiences of losing siblings, parents, and—most heartbreakingly—their 25-year-old son, JL. They discuss the Five Stage of Grief and why learning to grieve well helps to heal in the moment and for the future. With honesty and courage, they share how loss has shaped their lives, challenged their faith, and taught them to sit with sadness without shame.
We talk about:
• The difference between expected and unexpected loss
• Why grief is deeply personal—and not one-size-fits-all
• The spiritual and emotional weight of losing a child
• How anger, regret, and depression show up in grief
• What helped (and didn’t) in the first year after loss
• Daily practices for staying grounded after heartbreak
Join the Conversation:We’d love to hear how you’ve seen the “Gift of Need” show up in your life. Share your story in the comments or leave a review. Please follow this podcast and rate it. Subscribe to my free newsletter to get future episodes and newsletters sent right to your inbox.
Music Credit: Gabe Kubanda / Damn Plans (Instrumental) © 2021 Kubanda Music
Engineer: Ray Ingegneri, Third Street Productions, Tucson, AZ
Producer: Jude DiMeglio Trang
