Send us Fan Mail This podcast is a compassionate space to honor love, loss, and the wisdom found in between. Hosted by Shanna Brown, Grief Wise invites listeners into warm, openhearted conversations with people from all walks of life—each sharing their journey through grief, their memories of loved ones, and the enduring questions that loss leaves behind. This podcast isn't just about sorrow—it's about connection. It's about finding grace in the midst of heartache, and holding space for stories that matter. With each guest, Shanna creates an atmosphere of kindness and healing, where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. After the devastating loss of her daughter, Heidi, to a fentanyl overdose, Julie Kettles found herself navigating a grief no parent should ever endure. Faced with unimaginable heartbreak—and the painful loss of her grandchildren through the foster care system—she discovered that God's presence was not absent in her suffering but steadfast within it. Though grief reshaped every part of her life, it never diminished His goodness. Instead, it became the place where His faithfulness, peace, and love were revealed most deeply. As Julie leaned into Christ, she learned that healing is not found in denying grief but in surrendering it. Through honest lament, unwavering faith, and the courage to share Heidi's story, her pain was transformed into purpose. Today, Julie offers hope to grieving families while educating communities about the dangers of fentanyl, reminding others that even life's deepest wounds can become vessels of compassion, wisdom, and restoration. Her journey stands as a powerful testimony that although loss changes us forever, God faithfully walks beside the brokenhearted, bringing beauty from ashes and hope where despair once lived. Whether you're walking through grief, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking deeper understanding, these conversations offer comfort, courage, and companionship. Because grief touches us all, we walk through it together with gentle wisdom and unwavering love.
