Grief can be a difficult road to walk for many. David's Shining Star is a podcast dedicated to my son David who was tragically taken from his family. Facing the grief can be extremely difficult. Our podcast is for those who have grief in their lives and need the community of others who grieve.
MY son lost his life when he drowned in a lake. Although he had a lifejacket, he wasn't wearing it.
5 Mar 2025
Episode 7 - Helping Others With Grief
Often, when we are dealing with grief, we become isolated and feel alone. At some point, we may be able to help others with grief which can also help us as well.
31 Jan 2025
David's Shining Star - E6 -Clip3 - Hiding behind depression
Grieving typically includes depression for those walking
this journey. Depression is not something most people want others to see or
know about. For most men, we hide this depression even when it is significant.
There is great hardship associated with trying to navigate through depression.
I learned well to hide my depression behind a smile.
30 Jan 2025
Grieving while staying busy.
Those who grieve often find that it is easy to get lost in busyness to fill the void left in losing someone you love. Though grief can be pushed aside temporarily, it can and will return to affest you.
28 Jan 2025
Episode 6 - Clip 1
Grief for men can be difficult as we tend to maintain a strong front. When we show vulnerability, we can help others know that grieving can be handled in a healthy way without being seen as weak.
27 Jan 2025
David's Shining Star - Episode 6
A continuation of discussion on the effects of grief. Depression is clearly one of the struggles associated with grief and should be dealt with. We have to find a way to deal with the void left by loss.
22 Jan 2025
Episode 5 Clip - Grief doesn't end
Although some may feel that grief has an end point, for most, it does not. It is something that has to be faced frequently.
20 Jan 2025
Episode 5
Enduring another loss with the passing of my aunt.
18 Jan 2025
Episode 4 - Clip
My aunt's way of dealing with the loss of her sister/my mom.
13 Jan 2025
Episode 4 - Walking in grief
We continue the journey discussing my grief over losing my son and then both parents and eventually my aunt.
10 Jan 2025
Episode 3 - Clip
Where are you with your grief? I know for me, I often closed everything in a shut everyone else out. At some point, I realized I needed to start opening up my book of grief.
8 Jan 2025
Daily Walk with Grief - Clip
For those who grieve, typically it becomes a daily walk of either ignoring it or opening it when you choose and not when grief chooses to show up.
6 Jan 2025
David's Shining Star - Episode 3
Join in for a new episode where we pick up following my son's funeral and my return to Texas only to face the death of my father within less than a year. We discuss the distraction that can occur and some of the things I did in my journey.
30 Dec 2024
David's Shining Star - Episode 2
In this episode, we continue discussing my son's funeral and burial, and the overwhelming burden of going through that.
23 Dec 2024
David's Shining Star - Episode 1
The pilot episode of David's Shining Star where we discuss my journey with grief after the loss of my son. How do you make it through the holidays?
19 Dec 2024
Pilot Clip
Holidays can be extremely stressful for those who struggle with the grief of a missing loved one. The empty chair and missing smile during the holidays can overwhelming. It is our hope and prayer to be a resource of help. We also want to form a community for the grieving to share their journey with others.
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Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100
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