Just for Today Podcast

Adriana Sansam
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Just for Today Podcast is a raw podcast hosted by Adriana Sansam. In it, she shares her own experiences with grief, her late husband's addiction, and mental health. No topic is off-limits because sometimes the hardest truths are the ones we need to hear.

  1. The Walk That Changed It All | EP 26 | Just for Today Podcast

    1D AGO

    The Walk That Changed It All | EP 26 | Just for Today Podcast

    James Alvarez shares the heartbreaking story of losing his pregnant wife to a drunk driver during a walk, yet their daughter miraculously survived after an emergency C-section. He opens up about single fatherhood, battling grief and postpartum challenges, and finding love again while expecting a son. Through raw vulnerability, James turns pain into purpose, emphasizing resilience, prayer, and living moment by moment. Connect with James ► Instagram: @jameslalvarez Connect with Adriana ► TikTok: @justfortodaypodcast ► Instagram: @justfortodaypodcast ► YouTube: @justfortodaypodcast This podcast was produced by Scufd Studio Pvt. Ltd. For permissions, inquiries, or collaboration, please contact hello@scufdstudio.com Like and subscribe if this episode gave you chills, changed your perspective, or brought you comfort. Share your own spiritual experiences in the comments below.

    1h 8m
  2. Life Update: Why I Took a Four-Month Break | EP 25 | Just for Today Podcast

    FEB 4

    Life Update: Why I Took a Four-Month Break | EP 25 | Just for Today Podcast

    Welcome back to the Just for Today podcast. After a four-month break from the studio, I’m checking in to share a much-needed life update. This episode is a raw look at the challenges of the recent holiday season my third without Eric and the unexpected ways grief continues to show up as the kids get older. From Jackson starting sports and reaching the milestones Eric always dreamed of, to Riley beginning to ask the "hard questions" about her dad, we’re navigating new developmental stages of loss every day. I also dive into the beautiful, messy reality of our blended family. While combining five different lives under one roof has been one of the hardest things I’ve done, seeing the bond grow between the kids especially during Jackson’s first night at our grief group reminds me why the effort is so rewarding. ⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING This conversation contains mature themes about death, grief, addiction, overdose, and trauma. Connect with Adriana ► TikTok: @justfortodaypodcast ► Instagram: @justfortodaypodcast ► YouTube: @justfortodaypodcast This podcast was produced by Scufd Studio Pvt. Ltd. For permissions, inquiries, or collaboration, please contact hello@scufdstudio.com Like and subscribe if this episode gave you chills, changed your perspective, or brought you comfort. Share your own spiritual experiences in the comments below.

    10 min
  3. Love, Loss, and a Husband's Legacy with Shay Martin | EP 24 | Just for Today Podcast

    11/05/2025

    Love, Loss, and a Husband's Legacy with Shay Martin | EP 24 | Just for Today Podcast

    In this moving episode, Adriana is joined by Shay Martin, who shares the story of her late husband, Tanner. Shay opens up about their love story, his five-year battle with colon cancer, and their decision to have a child despite his terminal diagnosis. She speaks on the challenges of being a caregiver while pregnant, the bittersweet six weeks they had as a family, and navigating the profound grief of losing a partner while raising a newborn. Shay's story is a testament to the enduring power of love, the complexities of grief, and finding hope in the face of unimaginable loss Connect with Shay ► Instagram: @tannerandshay Connect with Adriana ► TikTok: @justfortodaypodcast ► Instagram: @justfortodaypodcast ► YouTube: @justfortodaypodcast This podcast was produced by Scufd Studio Pvt. Ltd. For permissions, inquiries, or collaboration, please contact hello@scufdstudio.com Like and subscribe if this episode gave you chills, changed your perspective, or brought you comfort. Share your own spiritual experiences in the comments below.

    55 min
  4. Rising Above Abuse with Lyndsey Hackford | EP 23 | Just for Today Podcast

    10/29/2025

    Rising Above Abuse with Lyndsey Hackford | EP 23 | Just for Today Podcast

    In this powerful episode, Lyndsey Hackford shares her candid story of surviving domestic abuse, her struggles growing up in a strict religious family, and her inspiring journey toward freedom and healing. With raw honesty, Lyndsey and Adriana Sansam dive into cycles of emotional and physical abuse, the challenges of leaving, and redefining self-worth beyond trauma. This conversation offers hope and clarity to anyone feeling trapped by their circumstances, with hard-won advice for those rebuilding their lives after abuse. Connect with Lyndsey ► Instagram: @lyndseyh6723 Connect with Adriana ► TikTok: @justfortodaypodcast ► Instagram: @justfortodaypodcast ► YouTube: @justfortodaypodcast This podcast was produced by Scufd Studio Pvt. Ltd. For permissions, inquiries, or collaboration, please contact hello@scufdstudio.com Like and subscribe if this episode gave you chills, changed your perspective, or brought you comfort. Share your own spiritual experiences in the comments below.

    1h 15m
  5. The Phone Call That Changed Everything | EP 22 | Just for Today Podcast

    10/22/2025

    The Phone Call That Changed Everything | EP 22 | Just for Today Podcast

    In this deeply moving and raw episode of the Just for Today podcast, host Adriana Sansam sits down with Elaine, a mother who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her 27-year-old son, Joe, to an accidental fentanyl overdose.​ Elaine paints a vivid picture of Joe, a charismatic and loving young man with a "bursting personality" and a "vibrant smile," who was adored by his family and friends. She shares cherished memories that highlight who Joe was, emphasizing that his death was the tragic result of a single choice, not a life of addiction.​ The conversation explores the depths of a mother's grief as Elaine recounts the harrowing day she learned of her son's death, the gut-wrenching phone call from the coroner, and the "blur" of the days that followed. Adriana and Elaine connect on a profound level, sharing their parallel experiences with the shock of sudden loss, the struggle to get answers, and the complex emotions of guilt and regret that can linger for years.​ This episode is an intimate and powerful testament to a mother's enduring love and a crucial conversation about the real human impact of the fentanyl epidemic. Join us for an unforgettable story of love, loss, and the long road of grief. ⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING This conversation contains mature themes about death, grief, addiction, overdose, and trauma. Connect with Adriana ► TikTok: @justfortodaypodcast ► Instagram: @justfortodaypodcast ► YouTube: @justfortodaypodcast This podcast was produced by Scufd Studio Pvt. Ltd. For permissions, inquiries, or collaboration, please contact hello@scufdstudio.com Like and subscribe if this episode gave you chills, changed your perspective, or brought you comfort. Share your own spiritual experiences in the comments below.

    1h 18m
  6. Finding Strength After Loss with Morgan | EP 21 | Just for Today Podcast

    10/15/2025

    Finding Strength After Loss with Morgan | EP 21 | Just for Today Podcast

    In a raw and unflinching conversation, Morgan sits down with Adriana to share her story of becoming a widow at 29. She recounts her "damn near perfect" marriage to Thomas, the terrifying 72-hour spiral from a simple flu diagnosis to an ICU goodbye, and the moment she had to find the words to explain the unimaginable to her young daughters. This episode is a powerful look at sudden loss, solo parenting, and the strength it takes to navigate the immediate aftermath of tragedy. ⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of sudden death and medical trauma. But it also contains hope, healing, and proof that love transcends death. Connect with Morgan ► Instagram: @widowinbloom Connect with Adriana ► TikTok: @justfortodaypodcast ► Instagram: @justfortodaypodcast ► YouTube: @justfortodaypodcast This podcast was produced by Scufd Studio Pvt. Ltd. For permissions, inquiries, or collaboration, please contact hello@scufdstudio.com Like and subscribe if this episode gave you chills, changed your perspective, or brought you comfort. Share your own spiritual experiences in the comments below.

    1h 32m
  7. Breaking Free from the Addiction Cycle | EP 20 | Just for Today Podcast

    10/08/2025

    Breaking Free from the Addiction Cycle | EP 20 | Just for Today Podcast

    In this raw and unflinching episode, Ally opens her heart about the devastating reality of loving addicts: first as a spouse to an alcoholic for 13 years, and then as a mother watching her teenage son spiral into marijuana addiction. Ally's story begins at 13 when she met her future husband, believing she could control his drinking through sheer willpower and denial. What started as young adult partying evolved into a marriage filled with broken promises, DUIs, and the exhausting cycle of "I won't drink anymore" followed by inevitable relapses. When their son exhibited aggressive behavior, throwing knives and threatening violence over marijuana use, Ally faced an impossible choice: protect her other children or continue enabling her addicted child. Through her nine-year journey in Al-Anon, Ally learned the hardest lesson of all: you cannot love someone out of addiction. She shares the moment she had to ask her own son to leave their home, the guilt of family members blaming her parenting, and the misunderstood reality that today's marijuana is not the same substance from decades past. Ally's testimony reveals how marijuana addiction led her son into psychosis, stealing money, and rage episodes that terrorized their household. She discusses the challenge of setting boundaries with a child versus a spouse, the judgment from those who don't understand addiction as a disease, and finding peace through detachment with love. Key moments include: 12:54 - The moment Ally's son admitted he didn't feel safe with his father 24:25 - When aggressive behavior escalated to threats and violence 28:37 - Discovering stolen pills and money, the final breaking point 43:19 - Learning to separate the disease from the person she loves 51:41 - How Al-Anon meetings provided life-saving community and tools This episode is essential listening for anyone loving someone through addiction, offering hope that recovery, for both the addict and their family, is possible, even when it doesn't look like what you expected. Connect with Adriana ► TikTok: @justfortodaypodcast ► Instagram: @justfortodaypodcast ► YouTube: @justfortodaypodcast This podcast was produced by Scufd Studio Pvt. Ltd. For permissions, inquiries, or collaboration, please contact hello@scufdstudio.com Like and subscribe if this episode gave you chills, changed your perspective, or brought you comfort. Share your own spiritual experiences in the comments below.

    1h 4m
  8. Navigating Sibling Loss and Survival with Carina

    10/01/2025

    Navigating Sibling Loss and Survival with Carina

    Grief has a hierarchy that nobody talks about, and siblings are often left at the bottom. In this deeply emotional conversation, Adriana sits down with her friend Carina, who lost her 23-year-old brother Nick to heat exhaustion during an Arizona hike in June 2021. From childhood Taco Bell runs and Guitar Hero battles to the devastating phone call that changed everything, Carina opens up about the overlooked reality of sibling loss. Through raw honesty about family dynamics, the pressure to be "the strong one," and the unique bond shared only between siblings, this episode shines light on a type of grief that deserves recognition. Perfect for anyone who's ever felt invisible in their own pain, or who wants to understand the complex journey of losing not just a brother, but a lifeline. Connect with Carina ► Instagram: @oxcarinaxo Connect with Adriana ► TikTok: @justfortodaypodcast ► Instagram: @justfortodaypodcast ► YouTube: @justfortodaypodcast This podcast was produced by Scufd Studio Pvt. Ltd. For permissions, inquiries, or collaboration, please contact hello@scufdstudio.com Like and subscribe if this episode gave you chills, changed your perspective, or brought you comfort. Share your own spiritual experiences in the comments below.

    1h 36m
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Just for Today Podcast is a raw podcast hosted by Adriana Sansam. In it, she shares her own experiences with grief, her late husband's addiction, and mental health. No topic is off-limits because sometimes the hardest truths are the ones we need to hear.

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  • Creator
    Adriana Sansam
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Adriana Sansam 2025
  • Show Website
    Just for Today Podcast

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