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Grief is rarely neat, linear, or easy to explain — and sometimes it begins long before someone is physically gone.

In this deeply honest and heartfelt episode of Just For Today, I’m joined by a very special friend, Danielle Heath, as we open up a compassionate conversation around anticipatory and ambiguous grief, emotional overwhelm, caring for ageing parents, and the invisible emotional labour so many people quietly carry behind closed doors.

Together, we explore the complexity of holding love, sadness, exhaustion, responsibility and presence all at once, whilst also navigating our own emotional wellbeing through difficult seasons of life.

This episode is a gentle reminder that grief isn’t just about death — it can also be about change, fear, uncertainty, identity shifts, and slowly witnessing life look different to how it once did.

Whether you are supporting someone you love, processing change, or simply trying to hold yourself together through a heavy chapter of life, my hope is that this episode helps you feel seen, understood, and a little less alone.

✨ In this episode we explore:

• Anticipatory and Ambiguous grief and what it can feel like
• Caring for ageing or unwell parents
• Emotional exhaustion and overwhelm
• Holding joy and sadness simultaneously
• The emotional weight of responsibility
• Why grief often feels confusing and contradictory
• The importance of self compassion during difficult seasons
• The unseen experiences many women quietly carry

💭 A gentle reminder from this episode:

You do not need to navigate grief perfectly.

There is no right timeline.
No correct way to process change.
No medal for carrying everything alone.

Sometimes surviving the season gently is enough.

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Steph xx

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In this episode, I’m easing myself back into the podcast after taking a little time away. It feels good to be here again—back with the mic, back with you—and in this conversation I share honestly about where I’ve been, why the pause happened, and what I’m choosing for this next season.

🔑 Key Themes & Takeaways

1. Presence over perfection
   I remind myself—and you—that showing up is far more important than doing it perfectly. Returning to the podcast isn’t about polished production; it’s about presence. This episode is my permission slip to begin again, even if things feel a bit messy around the edges.
2. Permission to pause + restart
   I talk openly about my recent pause and how easy it is to judge ourselves for stepping back. Instead, I’m choosing to see the break as part of the process. If you’ve paused something in your life, I hope this encourages you to restart gently and intentionally when the time feels right.
3. Setting intention for what’s next
   I share my intentions for what I want this next phase of the podcast to offer—more honesty, more connection, more real conversations. I invite you to reflect on what you want to call in or recommit to in your own life.
4. The power of community & vulnerability
   Returning with honesty feels vulnerable, but I believe deeply in the importance of saying things out loud. When we share the truth of our experiences, we strengthen our sense of community. This episode is a reminder that none of us need to navigate growth alone.

🧭 Practical Reflections I Offer

• Your break wasn’t a setback—it was information.
• Start again with small, gentle intentions rather than overwhelming plans.
• Share your experience with trusted people; connection creates momentum.
• Don’t wait for perfect conditions to return to what you love.

🎧 Who This Episode Is For

This one is especially for anyone who’s been feeling stuck, who has stepped away from something meaningful, or who’s been waiting for the “perfect moment” to restart. If you’ve been craving a nudge, consider this your invitation.

🔍 Moments to Listen Out For

• Where I talk about what the pause taught me.
• The moment I shift from reflection into intention.
• My invitation to you to consider what you want your next step to be.

📌 My Take-Away for You

I’m here, starting again—and if you’re ready, I’d love to walk alongside you as you begin again too.

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Steph xx

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Hey Hey,

It’s been a while since my last episode. In fact, I haven’t published an episode of Just For Today since early November '24 when life became overwhelming, and I had to step back indefinitely.

In this raw and vulnerable update, I share what’s been happening behind the scenes – the heartbreak, the emotional roller-coaster, and the days when simply keeping my head above water has been a struggle.

I recorded this a couple of weeks ago and waited for my intuition to tell me when to hit publish. Today felt like that day. My hope is that by opening up about my journey, it might help or validate someone who’s also struggling, reminding them that they are not alone or losing their mind.

At this point, I’d normally say ‘Enjoy,’ but today, I’ll simply say... Speak soon.

❤️ Steph xx

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