Making Lemonade with Whit + Kels Whitney Hale + Kelsey Bobka
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- Society & Culture
Life sure knows how to hand us lemons, what we do with them can affect the outcome of our lives. Whit + Kels have been handed their fair share of lemons, and are doing the best to make lemonade out of it. in 2017 they both lost a child, while navigating grief and loss, they became friends and want to help others along the way. They will be sharing their journeys, as well as interviewing many others who have gone through the trenches, and figured out how to get up on the other side!
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Tara's Story - Child Loss
Tara is our last guest for season 3, and her story is an incredible one to end on. Tara speaks with us about losing her daughter, Taylor in a skiing accident. Tara and her family were able to give the gift of life through donating Taylor's organs. They then decided to help form a support group for families who grieve the death of a loved one and also educate about the importance of organ donation. Tara and her husband founded their organization, Taylor's Gift. Th...
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Georgie's Story - Widow
Georgie, a widow who tragically lost her husband Steve to cancer, shares her heartfelt life journey with us. She recounts the beautiful story of how they met and the extraordinary life they built together. When Steve received his diagnosis, he urged them to "live life", and they truly embraced that mantra. Georgie reflects on their determination to live life to the fullest, and she continues to do so in loving memory of Steve. This episode is a touching tribute, radiating hope and inspiration...
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Anne's Story - Infertility + Foster Care + Adoption
Anne and her spouse faced the challenges of miscarriages and infertility, which ultimately steered them towards the paths of adoption and foster care. Anne's story is truly remarkable, highlighting the importance of divine timing and the significance of persevering even when all seems lost. Anne has a genuine uplifting presence about her. We sincerely believe that this beautiful episode will touch the hearts of all who listen to it, and we hope that you too will find it captivating and ...
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Mike's Story - Montelukast/Singulair
Listen to Mike's personal account of his experience with Montelukast, a medication he had been taking since he was 14 years old. He vividly describes the physical and mental struggles he endured until one day he discovered a black box warning associated with this drug. Being forced to abruptly stop taking it, Mike gradually realized that many of his ongoing physical issues were linked to his use of Montelukast.It's crucial to hear Mike's story and be aware of the potential side effects of thi...
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AnneMoss' Story - Grief Due to Suicide of a Child
AnneMoss shares with us how she tragically lost her 20 year old son to suicide and what her grief journey was like trying to move forward from that loss. AnneMoss did such an amazing job at articulating her thoughts and feelings about what life has been like after going through such a tragedy. She takes you a long on her journey as she describes the pain that she has felt and the questions that arose with losing her son. AnneMoss is an incredible woman who has a story ...
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Heidi's Story - Pediatric Cancer + Child Loss + Ohana Oasis
20 years ago Heidi lost her 5 year old daughter Alison, to a brain tumor. She walks us through what life was like before Alison's diagnosis, and what happened throughout her life after Alison passed away. Heidi is definitely making lemonade with her lemons. She chose to keep moving forward and to honor Alison through living her own life and fulfilling what matters most to her. Heidi has made some big changes in her career and location. She worked in public affair...