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Grief shatters us in ways we never imagine possible until we're standing in its wreckage. When Marty died suddenly, almost 2 years ago, on August 13, 2023, I found myself navigating the rawest form of pain while thousands of miles away in Greece with my children. The frantic journey home, the 17 days by his hospital bed, and the impossible decision to let him go fundamentally altered who I am.

Broken Open: What Grief Teaches Us About Living

What happens when the dream doesn't look the way you thought it would — but turns out even better? In this episode of Hope Comes to Visit, I sit down with former award-winning journalist and communications executive Marla Cichowski, who shares her powerful journey to becoming a single mother by choice (SMBC).

On Her Own Terms – Marla Cichowski’s Journey to Motherhood

Hope in Action - A story of Light and Consistency with Carla Birnberg. There are people who show up with such unwavering integrity that you feel braver just being near them. That’s how I feel about Carla Birnberg. In this episode of Hope Comes to Visit, we explore what it means to lead a mission-driven life — one grounded in heart work, radical consistency, and a commitment to showing up even when no one’s watching.

New Episode – Hope in Action: A Story of Light and Consistency with Carla Birnberg