It’s a recap full of warmth, wit, and real talk—the perfect blend of heartfelt reflection and light-hearted banter. Grab your headphones and join Jason and I as we toast to an unforgettable season and gear up for whatever comes next.

We unpacked mental health journeys, home reno chaos, creative ownership in the age of AI, AND highlights of this season! BUT kept it fun, light, and delightfully all over the place.

Huge love to our guests, our listeners, and every intentional conversation that made Season Six what it was.

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Christi Garner-Bragg an advocate for justice in various spaces including Louder than Silence & Sacred Wilderness to discuss the complexities of religious trauma and spiritual abuse. We discuss the challenges individuals face when their faith is intertwined with harmful experiences, the importance of community support, and the need for curiosity in the healing journey.

Find Christi:

@christi.lmsw.emdr

@mindwell.therapy

@louderthansilenceorg

@bbtbpod

SPARC

Book Recs (There were too many, I created a Google Doc so not to leave any off the list!)

Other Podcasts/Resources:

Bodies Behind the Bus

The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill

The Roys Report

Religion on the Mind

Faith Adjacent

The Couch Next Door: Untangling Faith

Cult Expert, Steven Hassan

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In this deeply compassionate conversation, Candice Fraser sits down with Beth Bigler, a pet loss grief counselor, to explore the often overlooked and misunderstood world of pet loss and anticipatory grief. Beth opens up about her personal journey into this work and the profound, unique bond humans share with their animals—one that often rivals or surpasses our human relationships.

Together, we unpack the emotional terrain of anticipatory grief, the distress that accompanies knowing a beloved pet’s time is limited, and the complicated feelings—especially guilt—that frequently arise both before and after loss.

Connect with Beth:

Honoring Our Animals

@honoringouranimals

Beth's Book: Honoring Our Animals

Other recommended books:

The Grieving Brain

The Grieving Body

Self Compassion

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