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GRIEF AND LIGHTNow That She's Gone: Mother Loss, Health Anxiety, and Legacy with Chelsea OhlemillerWhat does it mean to carry a mother’s love forward after she’s gone? How do you parent a child with life-threatening food allergies?In this heartfelt conversation, Nina Rodriguez sits down with Chelsea Ohlemiller, author of Now That She’s Gone: A Daughter’s Reflections on Loss, Love & a Mother’s Legacy, to explore the enduring impact of mother loss.Chelsea shares how the sudden death of her mother in 2017 reshaped her identity, her marriage, and her parenting, and how writing became both a lifeline and a way to honor her...
2026-03-0357 min
A Place of Yes | A Grief PodcastLosing Her Mom Led to a Grief Blog That Took OffChelsea Ohlemiller lost her mother in 2017, but the legacy of love, resilience, and truth she left behind continues to shape Chelsea’s life today. In this honest and heart-opening conversation, Chelsea reflects on the complicated emotions of grieving a parent while raising children of your own, the unexpected ways grief shows up years later, and the power of embracing imperfection — especially during the holidays. She shares how her blog, Happiness, Hope, and Harsh Realities, grew into a community of over 150,000 hearts, and why her new book, Now That She’s Gone, is meant to be a companion for grief — a gift t...
2026-02-0456 min
LifeAudioYour Nightly Prayer: Evening Prayers for Christian... - When the Holidays Feel Heavy The holiday season can magnify both joy and sorrow. In tonight's prayer and devotional, we reflect on the fact that for those walking through grief, loss, or loneliness, the glittering lights and festive gatherings can sometimes make the ache feel sharper. Chelsea Ohlemiller reflects honestly on this tension — the heaviness that can accompany holidays when someone you love is no longer there. Since the loss of her mother, the holidays have carried a different weight. The decorations she hauls from the basement feel as heavy as her grief. Though she once masked her pain behind smiles and so...
2025-11-1806 minLifeAudioYour Nightly Prayer: Evening Prayers for Christian... - When You're Battling Inner Criticism Who is your harshest critic? For many of us, it isn’t someone outside — it’s the voice within. The one that points out every shortcoming, replays every mistake, and whispers that you’re not enough. In our nightly prayer and devotional, Chelsea Ohlemiller reminds us that the heavy weight of shame and self-condemnation doesn’t come from God — it comes from the enemy. God’s Word stands in direct contrast to those inner accusations. In Romans 8:1, we’re reminded that there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. Jesus knows the weight of shame...
2025-11-0105 minLifeAudioYour Nightly Prayer: Evening Prayers for Christian... - Letting God Finish What You Can't Some days, life feels like an avalanche—tasks piling up, emotions swirling, energy fading fast. The dishes aren’t done. The to-do list keeps growing. And no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to get ahead. In tonight's prayer and devotional, Chelsea Ohlemiller reminds us that even when our energy runs out, God’s does not. When our strength, patience, and perspective have reached their limits, His are still limitless. He doesn’t sleep, doesn’t quit, and never stops working for our good. We often equate rest with completion—believing we can’t stop unt...
2025-10-1805 min
Return to Jesus PodcastReturn to Jesus Podcast (Season 2, Episode 17): Grief, Joy, and Finding Beauty in the In-Between with Chelsea OhlemillerHey friend,This conversation is tender, beautiful, and one I think you’ll carry with you for a while.I sat down with Chelsea Ohlemiller, a grief advocate, speaker, and author whose journey through the loss of her mother reshaped how she lives and loves today. Chelsea shares so honestly about the ways grief shows up, sometimes quietly, sometimes like a storm, and how it can actually live alongside joy. Yes, both. At the same time.We talked about giving ourselves permission to feel happy again, the guilt that sometimes comes with that, an...
2025-10-1141 min
The Caretakers JourneyReflections on Loss, Love, and a Mother's LegacySummary:In this heartfelt conversation, Carole Leathem and Chelsea Ohlemiller explore the complexities of grief, the legacies left by loved ones, and the importance of honoring different grief experiences. Chelsea shares her journey of losing her mother and how it has shaped her understanding of legacy, love, and healing. The discussion emphasizes the need for connection and support among caretakers and those navigating loss, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique grief journeys.Takeaways:Grief is a personal journey that varies for everyone.Honoring a legacy can take many forms, not...
2025-07-1142 min
Grief Is Not A Dirty WordWriting Through Grief: Hope, Healing, and Mother Loss with Chelsea Ohlemiller - Episode 55Find the show on Apple Podcasts! Click the FOLLOW button so you never miss an episode! Give us a 5-star rating and leave a review! This will boost our visibility and help others to find the show!WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Anyone coping with the death of a parent or struggling with parenting while grieving will find validation, connection, and hope.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Insight into living with grief after losing a mother, how writing can support healing, and the importance of honoring legacy while navigating everyday life.
2025-07-011h 49
Grieving Gracefully with Kelly PodcastHonouring Mother's Day: A Journey Through Grief and Healing
In this heartfelt episode of the Grieving Gracefully with Kelly podcast, host Kelly, a certified grief educator, explores the profound impact of mother-daughter relationships and how grief reshapes them. Joined by Chelsea Ohlemiller, a writer, speaker, and grief advocate, they discuss Chelsea's personal journey of loss after her mother passed away from cancer at age 57.
Chelsea shares her transition from teaching to writing, informed by her mother's encouragement, which culminated in her book, 'Now That She's Gone.' The conversation delves into the challenges of grieving a mother, the importance of embracing vulnerability, and finding ways to honour...
2025-05-0529 min
The Mourning Coffee PodcastEpisode 37: Mother Loss with Chelsea OhlemillerIn this episode of The Mourning Coffee Podcast, I sit down with Chelsea Ohlemiller—grief author, speaker, and the beautifully honest voice behind the blog Happiness, Hope & Harsh Realities. Chelsea lost her mom in 2017 and has since made it her mission to write the words so many grieving hearts need to hear—especially those navigating the deep, often overlooked ache of mother loss.We talk about raising kids while grieving your own mom, the legacy we carry after loss, why she started writing, and what it means to keep showing up for life even when...
2025-04-1347 min
The Caretakers JourneyNavigating Grief - A Journey of Love & LegacySummary:In this heartfelt conversation, Chelsea Ohlemiller shares her journey of grief and legacy after losing her mother. The discussion delves into the complexities of mother-daughter relationships, the process of becoming a legacy, and the unexpected realities of grief. Chelsea emphasizes the importance of honoring one's grief, finding hope amidst loss, and the significance of connection in the caretaking journey. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, both Chelsea and Carole explore how to navigate the emotional landscape of loss while cherishing the memories of loved ones.Takeaways:Grief is...
2025-04-1141 min
Grief Observed PodcastEpisode 79 Chelsea Ohlemiller - (Author of Now That She’s Gone)My guest today is author Chelsea Ohlemiller. She has contributed to many books on the market, but wrote her own book, Now That She’s Gone, about her mother and her grief journey.
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2025-03-0757 min
Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha SmithChelsea Ohlemiller on Sitting with Mother Loss, Faith, and the HolidaysIn this episode, Natasha sits with Chelsea Ohlemiller. She is the author of the new book Now That She's Gone, a book about her own journey of grief at the loss of her mother. Known for her blog, Happiness, Hope & Harsh Realities, Chelsea's work can be found featured in the national bestseller “So God Made a Mother” and two Chicken Soup for the Soul books, also published online by platforms such as Her View From Home, (in)Courage, Love What Matters and more. You don't want to miss this special episode, closing out Season 6. Come and sit w...
2024-12-2536 min
Nurturing Words: Voices of ExperienceMeet the Authors: Chelsea OhlemillerSend a textToday’s episode kicks off a new series, Meet the Authors. In this series, we will interview women who have written books about their mother-loss experiences. We will learn about their writing process and their mother-loss stories. Our first interview is with Chelsea Ohlemiller, the author of Now That She’s Gone. ResourcesChelsea Ohlemiller’s website, Hope and Harsh Realities: https://hopeandharshrealities.com/about/ Motherless Daughters Ministry offerings:https://www.motherlessdaughtersministry.com/services/Motherless Daughters Ministry is a 501(c) (3) non-profit that depends on the gen...
2024-12-2040 min
The Dr. Nurse Mama ShowChelsea Ohlemiller (Best of Show from 10/7/24)Chelsea Ohlemiller joins Jessica to talk about navigating grief after losing her mother and how she took her mother's advice to share her writing with others
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2024-12-2050 min
Life With Grief Podcast | Grief Support Podcast084. Happiness, Hope, and Harsh Realities of Mother Loss with Chelsea OhlemillerSend a textChelsea Ohlemiller is a wife and mother of three, a grief educator, and author who writes to encourage and comfort those who are grieving.Her mother passed away suddenly in 2017 at the age of 57 from cancer, and it was after her mom’s death that she suddenly felt the urge to write and make her proud. Now, she uses her story to help others along in the grieving experience.In this episode Chelsea shares her deeply touching story, but this conversation also spans across various aspects of grief like the ev...
2024-12-0553 minThe Dr. Nurse Mama ShowChelsea Ohlemiller (Best of Show from 10/07/24)Chelsea Ohlemiller joins Jessica to talk about navigating grief after losing her mother and how she took her mother's advice to share her writing with others
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2024-11-2750 min
Depth Podcast222. Now That She's Gone -- Chelsea Ohlemiller Are you walking through grief this Holiday Season? With Thanksgiving and Christmas just around the corner, I want to ask you, "Have you lost a loved one?" Maybe it is a family member- your mom, your dad, or your sibling. Maybe it is your spouse or your child. Maybe it is a friend or a co-worker. I know loss is hard and I know around the Holidays, it is even harder. So if you are walking through grief this Holiday season, this episode is for you. I am highlighting a book on the p...
2024-11-1835 min
Angels and AwakeningFrom Grief to Gratitude: A Daughter's Reflection on Loss and Love (An Angel Story)Black Friday sales start now! You can join The Angel Reiki School and get a special price and bonuses that are only available now. https://theangelmedium.com/get-certified
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2024-11-1429 min
Author's Corner: Interviews about the Latest Christian BooksNow That She's Gone, by Chelsea OhlemillerToday, Roberta talks to Chelsea Ohlemiller about her new book Now That She's Gone: A Daughter's Reflections on Loss, Love, and a Mother's Legacy, available from Revell publishers.The day your mother dies is the day you acquire a powerful and persistent new companion--grief. It is also the day you become the keeper of a legacy that has the potential to affect generations to come. Between a past you can't let go of and a future you can hardly find the energy to think about, you stand. The ground may feel shaky, but it is sacred. And...
2024-10-1914 min
Beyond What Hurts Us71: Honoring Mom | Healing through Legacy Now That She's GoneIn this heartfelt episode, Kristen and Leslie sit down with Chelsea Ohlemiller, author of Now That She’s Gone, a deeply personal memoir chronicling her journey through grief after losing her mother. Chelsea shares the profound lessons learned from her mother's life, her grief, and how she’s found healing through preserving her legacy. Join us as we discuss the impact of love, loss, and how embracing a loved one’s memory can offer comfort and a path toward peace.
2024-10-1644 min
LIFE Today LIVEGood Grief - Chelsea OhlemillerThe author of "Now That She's Gone" shares lessons from her own grieving process to help others better deal with painful loss.
2024-10-0729 minLIFE Today LIVEGood Grief - Chelsea OhlemillerThe author of "Now That She's Gone" shares lessons from her own grieving process to help others better deal with painful loss.
2024-10-0729 minThe Dr. Nurse Mama ShowChelsea OhlemillerChelsea Ohlemiller joins Jessica to talk about navigating grief after losing her mother and how she took her mother's advice to share her writing with others
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2024-10-0750 min
Gather the Gals | Christian women, Bible study, Community, Motherhood, Parenting, Small Business Leadership, Healthy LivingWalking Through Grief: A Christian Mom’s Path to Healing After Losing Her Mother - With Chelsea OhlemillerChelsea Ohlemiller, a wife and mother of three, writes to encourage and comfort. Find her story and heartfelt words at Happiness, Hope & Harsh Realities where her first book, “Now That She's Gone: A Daughter's Reflections on Loss, Love, and a Mother's Legacy” is NOW OUT!!
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2024-09-2441 min
Grief RefugeInstilling Faith: A Mother's Lasting LegacyToday's episode is an interview with Chelsea Ohlemiller. Chelsea shares pieces of her grief journey and how she took to writing to honor her mother's legacy, process her grief, and create a community for people navigating their own grief journey. Please visit griefrefuge.com to download the Grief Refuge app and learn more about Grief Care services.
2024-09-2038 min
Speak Honest Podcast: Real Talk on Relationships, Attachment Styles & the Work of Healing Childhood Trauma33. Healing Through Grief: Moving Forward Without Moving On with Chelsea OhlemillerAre you struggling with grief that feels like it won’t let go, whether it’s from losing someone or ending a relationship? In this episode, we talk with Chelsea Ohlemiller about the many faces of grief. From losing her mother and the journey to healing, to understanding how grief can affect every aspect of your life—Chelsea brings both vulnerability and practical wisdom. Together, we dive into how grief isn't just about loss through death but can also show up when relationships end, and how to navigate those emotions while still honoring yoursel...
2024-09-1839 min
Restorative Grief with Mandy Capehart149. Now That She's Gone with Chelsea Ohlemiller"We can trust that no matter what we believe, there's so much hope that will carry us."
How can you learn to move forward after you've lost someone so foundational in life? Author Chelsea Ohlemiller is here to share about her new book and unpack the happiness, hope, and harsh realities of losing a loved one.
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2024-08-1842 min
Other People's ShoesDear Mom,What is something that you absolutely, can't stand? I tried once making a list. If you were to make a list where would grief fall in the rankings? My guest today is Chelsea Ohlemiller. She wrote this brand new book called "Now That She's Gone". Chelsea is here to share her story about grief. Grief is profoundly challenging to cope with because it encompasses a wide range of intense emotions, from deep sorrow and anger to confusion and guilt. This emotional turbulence often arises from the loss of a loved one, a significant life change, or an unfulfilled dream...
2024-08-1448 min
Anchored by the SwordChelsea Ohlemiller's Freedom Story!In this today's episode, my friend, Chelsea Ohlemiller, author of "Now That She’s Gone," shares her insights on navigating grief, rediscovering faith, and the power of legacy. Her story, though not what she envisioned, is beautiful and impactful, with her mother still present in a different, but meaningful way. Grief, as Chelsea teaches, reveals what is crucial in our healing process, and this journey is unique for everyone. Learn how she transformed her pain into a ministry that helps others heal. This heartfelt discussion will leave you with a deeper understanding of loss and the importance of living a...
2024-08-1331 min
Get Hooked On Into A Powerful Full Audiobook On A Rainy Day.Now That She's Gone by Chelsea OhlemillerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/173521to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Now That She's Gone
Author: Chelsea Ohlemiller
Narrator: Chelsea Ohlemiller
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
Release date: 08-13-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 26 ratings
Genres: Grief & Loss
Publisher's Summary:
The day your mother dies is the day you acquire a powerful and persistent new companion-grief. It is also the day you become the keeper of a legacy that has the potential to affect generations to come. Between a past you can't let go of and a future you can hardly find the energy to think about, you stand...
2024-08-135h 51
Heroes in GriefE15 - Chelsea Ohlemiller Author | Storyteller | SpeakerChelsea Ohlemiller is an author and speaker passionate about the awareness of grief’s impact. She has an active and engaging social media presence and is well-known for her blog, Happiness, Hope & Harsh Realities. Her first book titled, “Now That She’s Gone” will be released in August. She has been featured in the national bestseller “So God Made a Mother” and two Chicken Soup for the Soul books. She’s also been published online by platforms such as Her View From Home, Christianity.com, (in)courage, Love What Matters, Scary Mommy and more. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband and...
2024-08-0448 min
ReignitedHappiness, Hope & Harsh Realities w/ Special Guest Chelsea Ohlemiller | Episode 11Come join your hosts Jen and Sam along with special guest Chelsea Ohlemiller - grief writer, educator and founder of Happiness, Hope & Harsh Realities. In today's episode, Chelsea shares her story and talks about her journey becoming a grief writer.🌟Make sure to stay until the end for some fun moments with Chelsea and your hosts!❣️Connect with Chelsea:Website: www.hopeandharshrealities.com Instagram: @hopeandharshrealities Facebook: @hopeandharshrealities ✨Connect with us!✨All links: https://linktr.ee/livereignited Website: www.livereignited.comInstag...
2023-01-2759 min
THNX: A Feelgood PodcastChelsea OhlemillerChelsea Ohlemiller attended Ball State University, Anderson University, and the University of Alabama. She is an educator and, when her mother passed from cancer in 2017, a writer. She owns the website Happiness, Hope & Harsh Realities, where she and others support international peers who are experiencing grief and loss. Chelsea lives in Indiana with her husband and three children.
2022-09-2034 min
Sprinkled with Hope154 - The Writing of Chelsea Ohlemiller Inspires The WorldChelsea Ohlemiller is a wife, mother, educator and the face behind Happiness, Hope & Harsh Realities. Chelsea is a sappy romantic, coffee junkie, book collector, and person who wears her heart on her sleeve. She's sarcastic, full of jokes, full of tears, and enjoys writing most when life gets messy or complicated. In 2017, Chelsea's mother passed away. Through her grief journey, she decided to take her mother's advice and share her writing with the world. One day she gained the courage to honor her mother's wishes and write. It turned out to be one of the best decisions she's ever...
2022-07-2626 min
THINK THEOHappiness, Hope, & Harsh Realities with Chelsea OhlemillerChelsea Ohlemiller is a wife, mother and educator who is spreading happiness and hope in the midst of her harsh reality. Chelsea lost her mom suddenly in 2017, and since that time she has been writing to help others. Her Facebook page has a following of over 75,000 and her website is a place where readers find comfort in her words. Her mother noticed early on that she was a very talented writer and is wasn't until after her mother passed that Chelsea decided to do exactly that - write and make her mom proud. By writing her thoughts and feelings abo...
2022-06-0735 min
Journey to GratefulThe Worst PartMany times, in our everyday lives, we may reference something specific to be "the worst part" of an experience. Often times we do so without putting too much thought into it. Into the details. Today's episode was inspired by a blog post written by Chelsea Ohlemiller at HopeAndHarshRealities.com. In fact, I was so taken by its message that I'd like to share it with you in its entirety and together examine the why this simple phase says more than you think.
2022-04-2611 min
As I Live and Grieve®The Harsh Reality of Grief, with Chelsea OhlemillerSend us some LOVE!Summary:Today's guest, Chelsea Ohlemiller, speaks to us today about her personal journey after the death of her mother in 2017. She turned to writing, and her words can offer you both comfort and encouragement. Listen in...Episode Notes:Chelsea describes herself as a sappy romantic, coffee junkie, book collector, and person who wears her heart on her sleeve. She’s sarcastic, full of jokes, full of tears, and enjoys writing most when life gets messy or complicated. In 2017, Chelsea's mother passed away. Through her grief jo...
2022-02-0832 min
The Oracle of LightYour Healing New Year with Chelsea OhlemillerEach New Year brings New Healing, New Peace, and New Hope. In this episode I'm joined by Chelsea Ohlemiller from Happiness, Hope & Harsh realities. In our time together, we discuss ways to have your grief enter into a new phase of hope for the New Year...
What does your healing New Year look like?
How do you want to feel?
What do you want your grief journey to look like?
How will you share the legacy you've been gifted?
Planting grief seeds in your grief garden.
And, so much more!
You can learn more about Chelsea at: Hap...
2021-12-2824 min
How to GrieveHappiness Hope & Harsh RealitiesChelsea Ohlemiller is "a thirty-something wife, mother and educator who has Indiana roots and a passionate spirit. Chelsea is a sappy romantic, coffee junkie, book collector, and person who wears her heart on her sleeve. She’s sarcastic, full of jokes, full of tears, and enjoys writing most when life gets messy or complicated. In 2017, Chelsea's mother passed away. Through her grief journey, she decided to take her mother’s advice and share her writing with the world. One day she gained the courage to honor her mother's wishes and write. It turned out to be one of the best...
2021-12-021h 10Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith3. Grief Changes You (Part 2)Have you ever gone through a challenging or hard time, or suffered a great loss that left you feeling like "I don't even know who I am"?This episode discusses the topic "Grief Changes You" Part 2. Listen in as Natasha chats with Chelsea Ohlemiller of Happiness, Hope, and Harsh Realities about her grief journey and how grief changed her life. You will enjoy this candid conversation and be encouraged that you are not alone.For more encouragement, connect with Natasha via her monthly newsletter at: http://eepurl.com/bCTWMLConnect with Chelsea Ohlemiller:...
2021-11-1512 minCan You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith2. Grief Changes You (Part 1)Have you ever gone through a challenging or hard time, or suffered a great loss that left you feeling like "I don't even know who I am"?This episode discusses the topic "Grief Changes You" Part 1. Listen in as Natasha chats with Chelsea Ohlemiller of Happiness, Hope, and Harsh Realities about her grief journey and how grief changed her life. You will enjoy this candid conversation and be encouraged that you are not alone.For more encouragement, connect with Natasha via her monthly newsletter at: http://eepurl.com/bCTWMLConnect with Chelsea Ohlemiller:...
2021-11-1512 min