This episode is deeply personal. It is a labor of love about finding meaning and connection in the midst of incredible grief. It’s about keeping memories alive, living one day at a time, and realizing that our ability to love is infinite.

Gayla and I dive right in to her story about being widowed at 28, the battle her husband fought with brain cancer, and raising their 2 children.

We talk about the isolation that comes from carrying something so heavy that you can’t even find the words to express it, and it how it can change your relationships with everyone you know. She shares the great life advice that her father gave to her, the hidden meaning behind her response to “how are you?” and how she has turned grief into meaning and purpose.

We also bring in 2 special guests, Justin and Luke, to talk about their dad and the stories that have shaped their understanding of him.

Theme music is My Bloody Beating Heart by Kitchen Romance provided under creative commons attribution license.