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While We're Waiting® - Hope After Child Loss265 | Hope Comes to Stay with Clarissa MollI'm so pleased today to be joined by Clarissa Moll—an award-winning writer, podcaster, and author of the bestselling book Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief and Thriving After Loss. While Clarissa is not a grieving parent, I invited her to the show because of the practical insights she offers about parenting grieving children. In this episode, she shares her personal journey as a widow and how she’s found hope and healing through faith, community, and creativity. Her wisdom, born from walking alongside her own children through loss, speaks directly to the challen...2025-07-2329 min
Healthcare Clinician Burnout/Hope Cook/PA-C/Life Coach/Physician Assistant/Physician Associate#254: What Do Cocktails, Pop Culture and Podcasting Have in Common? Tara Prisco, PA of 20 Years on Co-Hosting Medical Media Mixer & How Doing Something Just for Herself Reignited Her Love of MedicineIn this inspiring conversation, Tara Prisco, PA-C and co-host of Medical Media Mixer, shares how two decades in medicine led her to a creative renaissance. We discuss burnout during the pandemic (Tara lost 1/3 of her patients in a nursing home), and how your body signals when it’s time to pivot. Tara urges clinicians to find something fun and non-medical just for themselves, to stop waiting for perfect, and to pursue what lights them up—whether that’s within their job or outside of cit. If you’ve stopped learning, stopped laughing, or stopped feeling like you, this episode is your...2025-07-1024 min
This Thing Called LifeEP 120: The Dual Role of Advocacy in Organ Donation with Hannah Boylan, Family Support Supervisor at Network for Hope🎙️ Episode Summary
In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, host Andi Johnson sits down with Hannah Boylan, a Family Support Supervisor at Network for Hope, to explore the delicate and vital world of organ donation. Hannah offers a behind-the-scenes look at how her team supports families during one of the most difficult moments of their lives—navigating the decision to donate a loved one’s organs.
With a background in bioethics, Hannah shares how she became involved in this work during the COVID-19 pandemic and how her training helps her think clearly through emotionally complex situations. The episo...2025-07-0832 min
Waking up to HeavenJesus delivered her from Homosexuality: Misty's TestimonyIn this episode of Waking Up to Heaven, host Stacy Hinkle interviews Misty Jones, who shares her powerful testimony of transformation through faith in Jesus Christ. Misty recounts her traumatic childhood, struggles with identity and addiction, and the journey of finding hope and healing through prayer and deliverance. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's true identity in Christ and encourages listeners to seek freedom from their struggles.Misty's childhood trauma shaped her identity and struggles.She experienced a chaotic home life after her mother's death.Addiction became a significant part of her life.Misty...2025-06-2435 minHealthcare Clinician Burnout/Hope Cook/PA-C/Life Coach/Physician Assistant/Physician Associate#251: Small Shifts, Big Impact: How PA Renee Is Thriving in Family Medicine While Tackling Burnout Through Her Doctoral WorkHave you been googling “burnout” at 2 a.m., or debating going back to school for a doctorate because, hey, maybe that'll at least give you more career options?In today’s conversation, I speak with Renee Hamler, a seasoned family medicine PA-C and doctoral student who knows burnout inside and out. Renee opens up about her personal journey—what it felt like to hit a wall in a career she loves, what helped her climb out, and how going back to school gave her a fresh perspective on her identity as a clinician.We explore the powe...2025-06-1935 min
Creating Space for Grief & HopeChild Life Specialist Jessica Correnti on Grief, Healing, and HopeI’m honored to welcome Jessica Correnti to the podcast today. Jessica is a certified Child Life Specialist and grief expert who brings both professional insight and deeply personal experience to our conversation. She shares her journey through multiple pregnancy losses and how those experiences have shaped her compassionate approach to grief support. We explore the importance of validating grief, creating lasting memories, and nurturing continuing bonds after a loss—especially in the context of child and family bereavement. Jessica also offers a closer look at her work with children facing difficult experiences and discusses the helpful tools and book...2025-06-1749 minHealthcare Clinician Burnout/Hope Cook/PA-C/Life Coach/Physician Assistant/Physician Associate#248: PA Megan Hood, Shares How Her Love of Nature and Desire for Outdoor Family Time Inspired Hiking Hound Adventures—A Thriving Family Business, All While Working Full Time and Raising KiddosIn this episode, I sit down with Megan Hood, PA-C, founder of Hiking Hound Adventures, to explore how nature, family, and resilience can transform both burnout and business. Megan’s story is one of creating exactly what she most needed: after moving to a new area, switching to a more administrative pediatrics role, and missing hands-on time with kids, she launched Hiking Hound Adventures — an outdoor education and recreation company designed to reconnect families with the outdoors.With her husband’s help, Megan started the business while working full-time and raising kids. Now, just a year later, Hiking...2025-05-2926 minThis Thing Called LifeEP 115: "Healing After Loss: Gretchen Starnes on Grief, Hope, and the Gift of Life"Episode Summary
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Gretchen Starnes, Family Aftercare Manager with Network for Hope (Louisville), an organization that also supports families after the loss of a loved one through organ donation. Gretchen shares the deeply human side of her work—walking with families through the grief process, offering comfort, connection, and compassion in the wake of profound loss. We explore how the gift of life through donation can bring a measure of hope to unimaginable sorrow, and how Gretchen and her team help families navigate that journey with care and grace.
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Hope TalksHow Taya Kyle Found Hope in ChristIn this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Taya Kyle, the wife of the late Navy Seal Chris Kyle from the American Sniper story.
Taya shares her hope story of how the Lord helped her navigate her children’s grief, as well as her own, in the aftermath of Chris’ tragic death. She reflects on the lessons she learned about parenting, faith, and God’s grace in our grief. She also discusses her latest children’s book, Prayers for Bears, and the importance of gratitude. Taya also shares about the work she’s doing with military families t...2025-04-101h 04
Hope Church South Bedfordshire TalksHope in The Word 1 Corinthians 11:1-16Hope Church continues our new series of Podcasts "Hope in the Word". Today we look at 1 Corinthians 11:1-16. People share what they learn from this passage and their experiences. Dawn prays and Bob reads the passage for us.
1 Corinthians 11:1–16
[1] Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.
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[2] Now I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I delivered them to you. [3] But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wif...2025-04-0231 minHope Church South Bedfordshire TalksHope in The Word 1 Corinthians 7:1-16Hope Church continues our new series of Podcasts "Hope in the Word". Today we look at 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 . People share what they learn from this passage and their experiences. David prays and Bob reads the passage for us.
1 Corinthians 7:1–16
Principles for Marriage
[1] Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: “It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.” [2] But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband. [3] The husband should give to his wife her conjuga...2025-03-2029 minHope TalksHow Faith Eury Cho Found Hope in ChristIn this episode, Haley and Dustin sit down with Faith Eury Cho, author of Experiencing Friendship with God and Deepen Your Friendship with God, a new devotional.
Faith shares her hope story of how the Lord was faithful to provide for her and her family when they planted a church in the midst of the 2020 pandemic. It’s an encouraging story of God’s faithfulness and nearness during seasons of hardship and confusion. We also discuss what it means to be friends with the Lord, common obstacles to experiencing closeness with God, and how to deepe...2025-03-2049 minHealthcare Clinician Burnout/Hope Cook/PA-C/Life Coach/Physician Assistant/Physician Associate#236: Workplace bullying contributed to PA Emily Haynie's burnout and her decision to resign, but she rediscovered joy and healing by writing a fantastic book of stories about her time as a clinician!In this conversation, we discuss Emily's journey from being a PA to becoming a writer. We explore the challenges faced during the pandemic, the recognition of burnout, and the healing power of writing. Emily shares her experiences in the medical field, the process of writing her book 'Behind Clinic Doors', and the personal growth she has experienced through this journey. The discussion also touches on the importance of seeking support and the excitement of new projects on the horizon.If you notice you’re no longer doing your best work, this can be a si...2025-03-0637 minHealthcare Clinician Burnout/Hope Cook/PA-C/Life Coach/Physician Assistant/Physician Associate#232: Journey of PA Johanna Moses through hospital medicine burnout, her husband's cancer, starting a non-profit and writing children's booksJohanna Moses, PA-C, MPH, is also a podcaster (Medicine, Motherhood, and Missions), and author (Little Evie's Big Dreams). In this episode, she shares her inspiring journey from a childhood spent in the US, Sri Lanka, and South Korea, then back to the U.S. Johanna discusses her cultural background and experiences that shaped her values and mission. She emphasizes the importance of purpose in her work, the impact of her husband's cancer, and the role of gratitude in overcoming adversity.
Johanna founded a 501(c) 3 nonprofit, The Ephraim Foundation International, an organization whose mission is to empower, educate...2025-02-0641 minHealthcare Clinician Burnout/Hope Cook/PA-C/Life Coach/Physician Assistant/Physician Associate#230: Venee Cunningham, PA-C, DMSC had a unicorn job, so why did she feel like her candle was dimming? Questioning your narrative, assessing your needs, and changing the script!
This lady! I'd never met Venee, but I saw a FB reel she'd made about her unicorn job; underneath her words, I sensed she was longing for something more, so I invited her on the podcast to talk about it. She's open and honest about why a perfect job might not be perfect for everyone and how she's discerning her next right step and giving herself permission to honor her gut over her guilt. This is a powerful episode CHOCK FULL of delicious pearls of wisdom, I wrote down 22 key points, but here are the top 10!
Just...2025-01-2344 min
Hope on the Hard Road Special Needs Podcast'Hope for Secondhand Suffering' with Camille BlockShow Notes: Camille Block
Family Series: “Hope for Secondhand Suffering”
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We begin our Family Series with an episode dedicated to all of the amazing siblings out there. If you are a sibling of someone with special needs we want you to know that we see you and we celebrate you. Siblings often miss out on allot in life and yet siblings also often become some of the most empathetic and caring people we know.
On this episode our guest Camille Block: sibling, career coach, and author of “Hope for Seco...2025-01-2040 minHealthcare Clinician Burnout/Hope Cook/PA-C/Life Coach/Physician Assistant/Physician Associate#228: Primary Care PA Jessica Newman rediscovered her purpose by "cliff jumping" into the unknown, embracing uncertainty, and following her gut. Amazing tips and wisdom!I have yet to talk to a primary care provider as passionate as Jessica. Seriously, if you've lost the fire in your career, regardless of specialty, listen to this episode. Jessica took leaps of faith that took radical courage and explains how she started listening to her gut to get back in alignment with what matters most. Hear how Lifestyle Medicine reignited her passion for her career by creating a shared vision with her patients to improve the quality of their lives.
Even if you're not primary care, Jessica will share ways to shift your thinking and...2025-01-0956 minThis Thing Called LifeEP 98: Breath of Hope: Navigating the double lung transplant journeyWelcome to today’s episode of This Thing Called Life, where we explore the evolving landscape of organ, tissue, and eye donation. Join us as we chat with Andi Johnson, featuring Jennie Wright, a double lung transplant recipient, and her daughter, Siri Imanin.
Jennie, diagnosed with sarcoidosis and pulmonary hypertension, waited a year to be listed for a transplant and another two years to receive the lungs. She recounts the challenges, including antibiotic-resistant infections and the emotional toll on her family. Siri shares how her mother's journey influenced her music and activism, emphasizing the importance of organ don...2024-10-2940 minHope TalksHow Aubrey Sampson Found Hope in ChristSpecial guest Aubrey Sampson joins Haley and Dustin to share her story of how she found hope in Christ while grieving multiple losses and major life changes. It’s an encouraging conversation of how the Lord meets us in our grief, along with practical steps on how to lament and grieve with hope.
Aubrey co-hosts the Nothing is Wasted podcast and has written numerous books including, The Louder Song: Listening for Hope in the Midst of Lament. Aubrey will also be speaking at our Hope Together conference this September - see the special offer below.
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Hope Reclaimed146 – Life Update: Is Hope Reclaimed Dead? Grief, Life and A Birth StoryAnd…. We’re back!! After a two year (and some months) hiatus, the podcast is back. Sort of. In this episode, Ellie Collins and her husband Austin Collins share a life update on where they have been in the last two years and why the groups and basically everything else came to an abrupt stop.
Ellie shares how she felt God was inviting her to lay down Hope Reclaimed and the internal wrestle that came as a result. In the middle of grieving her ministry and preparing for the birth of her second child, Ellie received the trag...2024-06-2000 minHope TalksHow June Hunt Found Hope in Christ – Episode 2Special guest June Hunt, founder of Hope for the Heart, joins Haley and Dustin to share her story of how she found hope in Christ amidst a difficult and turbulent childhood. June also shares how the Lord used her to then share hope with others who were struggling and in despair and how hope is vital to the Christian life.
Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as Haley and Dustin share with you what the Bible says about real-life issues with compassion, warmth, and wit.
So you have ev...2024-06-0626 min
Ambassadors of HopeFrom Shadows to Spotlight with Tori Hope Peterson's Journey of HealingEnjoyed your listen? Let us know!Embark on an emotional sojourn with Tori Hope Petersen as she narrates her voyage from a turbulent childhood in foster care to becoming an emblem of hope and transformation. Through her lens, you'll journey across terrains of adversity where she discovered her sanctuary in the rhythm of track and field, serving as both her escape and her identity. The revelations of Tori's past and the pivotal role of AncestryDNA in her heartwarming reunion with her biological lineage sets the stage for a conversation that's as profound as it is enlightening. Her...2024-04-261h 00
Gums & GossipSprinkles of Hope: Miss Liz's Mental Health Tea and TalkCanada stories...In this empowering episode, Hope joins Miss Liz for her tea time conversation encompassing mental health, resilience, and making a difference. She discusses her remarkable journey as an advocate for mental health, abuse survivors, and peace initiatives in Canada and beyond. Miss Liz shares her poignant story of overcoming extreme abuse and channeling her pain into purpose, igniting positive change worldwide. Together, they explore the importance of education, advocacy, and community support in addressing mental health challenges and fostering healing. Miss Liz reflects on her role as the Founder of Miss Liz's Tea Parties and Teatimes, where...2024-04-0237 min
I Hope This Message Finds You WellI Hope This Message Finds You Well, Eszter Szakács (S3/Ep2)Welcome to the second episode of the third season of I Hope This Message Finds You Well, a podcast on curating hosted by Kris Dittel and Eloise Sweetman. In this season we are focusing our conversations around “the exhibition”. With our guests we discuss its status for curating, and whether we take it for granted. We want to dig deeper into the exhibition as a location for the display and reception of artworks, a space of representation and liberation, and its limitations.
In this episode, we are in conversation with curator, organizer, and researcher Eszter Szakács. We discussed her curat...2024-03-2951 min
Ambassadors of HopeFinding Light in the Darkness with Ambassador of Hope Emily PantelidesEnjoyed your listen? Let us know!As we sat down with Emily Pantelides from Pantelides PR, the energy in the room was palpable, charged with the stories of hope and transformation she brought with her. She guided us through the touching narratives of those whose lives have been irrevocably changed by Place of Hope, showcasing the power of faith and community in our South Florida home. Emotions ran high as she recounted the triumphs of events like Runway of Hope and the vital initiatives that support not just foster children but also brave survivors of human trafficking.2024-03-2238 min
Wednesdays With Watson: Faith & Trauma Amy Watson- PTSD Patient-Trauma SurvivorHolding Onto Faith Through Trauma: Tina Ivey’s Journey of Healing and HopeSend us a textFollow Amy on IGGet the book Better than I Should Be by Christina IveyWhen the chorus of "Jesus Loves Me" becomes more than a hymn—when it becomes a lifeline—we're reminded of the profound impact faith can have, especially when faced with life's harshest realities. Our guest, Tina Ivy, bears witness to this truth, opening up about the intersection of faith and trauma with a candidness that is both harrowing and hopeful. Her narrative, marked by childhood abuse and a complex journey towards healing, challenges us to cons...2024-02-2857 min