Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith

About Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith

About Myandi Peterson & Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith Hi, I’m Myandi Peterson, your host and fellow traveler in grief. I created Grief Lifted after experiencing profound personal loss: in March 2025, I lost my mom, and just five months later, my dad passed away peacefully. In the midst of caring for my mom during her final months, and navigating the shock of losing my dad shortly after, I faced grief that reshaped my world. Along the way, I also lost other family members, leaving me to navigate life without the generation above me. This podcast is my heart — a space to share my journey through grief, faith, and hope, and to walk alongside others doing the same. Grief has layers, and while it may never fully leave us, I have found that Jesus walks with us through it, offering peace, love, and a hope that extends beyond this life. Grief Lifted is a safe place for fellow grievers — whether you’ve lost a parent, spouse, child, friend, pet, or dream. Here, we’ll talk openly about loss, share stories, explore scripture, and bring on guests who have navigated profound grief. These conversations are real, raw, and vulnerable, because walking through loss changes you, and growth through grief can be painful yet purposeful. I’m not a licensed counselor, but I bring a background in communications and broadcast journalism from Liberty University, and more importantly, lived experience in profound loss. My hope is that this podcast becomes a place of comfort, truth, and community — a place where we can grieve with hope, lean on Jesus, and learn to carry our sorrow with peace, love, and faith. Thank you for joining me on this journey. Stay tuned for future episodes, and know that you are not alone. Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311) RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml (https://rss.com/podcasts/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/) Connect with me further: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grief_lifted_podcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/grief_lifted_podcast/) Email Me: mailto:MyandiPeterson@gmail.com (mailto:MyandiPeterson@gmail.com)

Publisher

Myandi Peterson

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Feb 2026

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

30 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   Episode 30: Caring for the Whole You: Mind, Body & Soul Through Grief

   In this special 30th episode and Season One finale of Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith, I’m joined once again by my dear friend Kerian Gaston for an important conversation about caring for ourselves through grief, stress, and life’s difficult seasons. Grief doesn’t just affect our hearts—it impacts us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Kerian shares her expertise in health and wellness, helping us understand how our bodies respond to grief and prolonged stress, including the fight-or-flight response. She offers practical tips and tools involving nutrition, movement, rest, and calming our nervous systems to help our bodies recover and find balance, while I share my personal experiences with grief and the importance of caring for our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Together, we discuss the importance of giving ourselves grace, recognizing that it's okay to not be okay, and remembering that we don't have to navigate grief alone. We explore the value of seeking support, nurturing our faith through prayer, Scripture, and time with God, and maintaining an eternal perspective even when our hearts carry both joy and sorrow. As I close out Season One and take a little break until 2027, my hope is that this conversation encourages you to be intentional about caring for the whole person God created you to be. Taking care of yourself is not selfish, healing takes time, and even in our deepest grief, God is near. Our greatest hope is still ahead of us. Referenced Scripture: Galatians 6:2 Philippians 4:8 Philippians 4:6–7 Psalm 34:18 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 1 Corinthians 10:31 Mark 6:31 Psalm 127:2 3 John 1:2 Psalm 119:105 Psalm 5:3 1 Peter 5:7 Psalm 46:10 Hebrews 10:24–25 Romans 15:13 Matthew 11:28 Isaiah 41:10 Deuteronomy 31:8 Psalm 23:4 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 Romans 12:2 Proverbs 3:5–6 Psalm 55:22 Colossians 3:2 John 14:2 Get in touch with Kerian Gaston: BeYouToFull Fitness Website: https://www.beyoutofullfitness.com/ (https://www.beyoutofullfitness.com/) Email: beyoutofullfitness@gmail.com (mailto:beyoutofullfitness@gmail.com) Kerian's Credentials: Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Group Exercise Instructor, Kickboxing Certification, Cycle Certification, Strength/Weight Training Certification, Pilates Certification, Kid/Teen Training Certification & Certified Tabata Bootcamp Trainer Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311) RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml (https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml) Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/) Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com (mailto:MyandiPeterson@gmail.com)

2. 

   1 Oct 2026

   29.Grief After Losing a Husband: Erin’s Journey of Faith & Healing

   In this deeply personal episode of Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith, I sit down with my friend Erin Endersby as she courageously shares the story of her husband, Ryan, and the heartbreaking journey of losing him to suicide. Erin opens up about their love and marriage, Ryan’s struggles with mental health, the devastating impact of his loss, and what grief has looked like as she has learned to move forward while continuing to carry his memory with her. Together, we talk about faith, Heaven, hope, and how profound loss can change the way we see and live our lives. Erin also shares the special memories and traditions that keep Ryan close to her heart and reminds us that a person’s life is so much more than the way they died. This vulnerable conversation offers hope to anyone grieving a loved one, especially those touched by suicide, and reminds us of the promise that God remains close to the brokenhearted. Scripture Reference: Psalm 34:18 Matthew 5:4 Isaiah 41:10 Romans 8:38–39 SUICIDE & CRISIS RESOURCES If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 — available 24/7. Fredericksburg Area – RACSB Emergency Services Call 540-373-6876 — available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for mental health crises in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford. Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311) RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml (https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml) Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/) Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com (mailto:MyandiPeterson@gmail.com)

3. 

   25 Sept 2026

   28. When Grief Changes the Way You Live: Are you ALL in?

   In this episode, I reflect on 18 months without my mom and how grief has changed the way I see life, faith, and eternity. Through recent messages that have deeply impacted me, I explore what it truly means to be all in with Jesus—not simply allowing Him into our lives, but allowing Him to be our life. No matter what kind of grief you're carrying, I hope this episode encourages you to surrender it to God, live with an eternal perspective, and ask yourself: Am I all in? Scripture Reference: Colossians 3:4 1 Peter 5:7 Philippians 3:20 Matthew 4:18–20 Matthew 9:9 Luke 19:1–10 Philippians 1:21 Psalm 139:1–4 Jeremiah 29:13 Psalm 34:18 Matthew 11:28 Romans 8:28 Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311) RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml (https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml) Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ (https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/) Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com (mailto:MyandiPeterson@gmail.com)

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