This episode brings a deeply moving and fiercely hopeful conversation with Lisa Boone, a Certified Hospice and Palliative Registered Nurse, spiritual director, writer, speaker, and founder of Severed Sacred Tree. Lisa has spent years bringing compassion into the hardest moments of people’s lives — but her own journey through tragedy reshaped everything she thought she knew about suffering, hope, and the presence of God in the darkest places. After her fifteen-year-old daughter Jessie survived a devastating traumatic brain injury, Lisa found herself on the opposite side of the hospital bed. That experience became the foundation of her book, Severed Sacredness: The Miraculous Journey of Jessie Boone, a testimony of grief, grit, miracles, and the relentless pursuit of hope. Finding Hope in the Dark Forest — How Lisa learned to look for light when everything felt lost. Becoming Love Made Flesh — What it means to embody compassion for those in crisis. The Power of SEEing Your Patient — Why presence, attention, and humanity matter in healthcare more than ever. Navigating Crisis as a Parent — Lisa’s raw, honest reflections on walking through trauma with her daughter. Where God Is in the Darkness — A spiritual conversation about presence, mystery, and unexpected grace. “To share my story so others may have hope.”Her message is simple and powerful:You are never alone in the dark forests of life. Those in crisis — Anyone facing devastation, grief, or uncertainty. Communities surrounding someone in crisis — Friends, churches, neighbors, and caregivers who want to show up better. Medical professionals — A reminder of the sacredness of their work and the impact of truly seeing their patients. Hopelessness in crisis — She offers assurance that help, presence, and God’s nearness are real even when unseen. Communities unsure how to help — She teaches practical, powerful ways to show up with prayers, presence, and provision. Clinicians losing sight of the human story — She advocates for compassionate, patient-centered care that honors dignity. Books — Including Severed Sacredness. Blogs — Reflections on hope, suffering, and spiritual resilience. Speaking — Conferences, churches, medical groups, and community events. One-on-one meetings — Guidance for families or individuals in crisis. Resources & Store — Tools for navigating trauma, caregiving, and spiritual darkness. Press Kit: https://severedsacredness.com/presskit/ Website: www.severedsacredness.com 🌲 Key Themes from the Conversation💬 Lisa’s Mission👥 Who This Episode Speaks To🩺 The Problems Lisa Helps Solve📚 Offerings🔗 Links & Resources