Angel Talk
Season 1
by Raise for Rowyn
Philip sat down with Gary Rurup, owner of the Shiplap Coffee House in Yelm, to talk about their upcoming distillery tasting. Proceeds from the event will go to Raise for Rowyn. They talked about what motivates Gary to give back, and why RFR is important to him.
Brynn and Philip sat down with Angel "Warrior" mom Tracy Carli, who talked about her own loss, and the interactions people had with her after her daughter passed away. Both Brynn and Judy spoke about what you can say to someone who has lost a child. Book recommendations from the podcast: Tracy: https://abedformyheart.com/motherofallmothers/ Brynn: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Grief-Honor-Loved-Learn/dp/1501139088
Brynn and Philip sat down and talked about the different milestones that happen throughout the years after your Angel passes, which ones are the hardest, and how to prepare yourself for the ones that will hurt.
Brynn and Philip sat down and talked about the people who sometimes get lost in the shuffle when grieving over a lost child...their siblings. Brynn used her own experience with her other two children to talk about troubling signs to look out for, and different ways you can help brothers and sisters cope with the loss of their sibling.
Philip and Brynn take a little time to talk about the fun and unique ways you can remember your Angel.
In the wake of the vary high profile passing of Kobe Bryant, Brynn and Philip sat down to talk about the challenges of grieving in the public eye, and how to prepare for interacting in the public while you're coping with loss.
Brynn and Philip sat down to talk about how to take time for yourself in your grief...even if that means saying no to the people.
Brynn and Philip sat down with their very first special guest, Pastor Jim Ford of New Day Christian Center in Tenino. They talked about how he used his faith to get through his own family tragedy, and how he and Brynn connected through hers.
Will I ever feel happy again? What if I feel guilty about being happy? Does it ever get better? These are just a few questions you will have during the hardest times. Brynn and Philip sat down and talk about two emotions that often collide with each other during tough times. Brynn shared her own feelings of joy amidst her grief, and how to deal with both. To give to Raise for Rowyn and support our mission simply visit our website: https://www.raiseforrowyn.org/
Five years ago, Brynn Johnson lost her daughter Rowyn in an accident at their home. Today, as the founder of Raise for Rowyn, she and her organization work to provide funeral cost assitance and emotional support to those who have suffered the tragic loss of a child. This is the introductory episode that tells our story.