13 episodes
A Place of Yes Bright Sighted
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4.9 • 113 Ratings
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Introducing “A Place of YES” a podcast about using your grief to create something good. Coming this February, the non-profit Jake’s Help From Heaven will be releasing weekly episodes showcasing the good that has been done in the 13 years since Jake’s death. You’ll meet mothers who know Heather’s grief and her joy. You’ll get to know the children that have been helped by Jake and you’ll meet the people who have helped make all of this joy possible.
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Mark, Kelly's Husband
Join host Heather Straughter on A Place of Yes Podcast as she interviews Mark Mulholland about his journey through loss.
Mark shares the emotional story of losing his wife, Kelly, to cancer and raising their two children alone. He also opens up about his podcast, "The Upbeat," where he shares his loss experience and his fundraiser, "Kelly's Angels," in honor of his late wife.
Tune in for a powerful conversation about resilience and finding hope in tragedy. Subscribe for more inspiring stories.
FIND HEATHER & JAKE'S HELP FROM HEAVEN
❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/
❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/
❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/
❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven
❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast
Mark Mullholland's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heaven-sent-the-legacies-of-jake-and-kelly/id1545143033?i=1000653299713
Kelly's Angels: https://www.kellysangelsinc.org
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Tara, Sofia's Mom
In this emotional episode, Tara, Sofia's mother, shares their journey. From Sofia's healthy birth to the virus that altered her life forever, Tara discusses the challenges of raising a child with special needs. Tragically, Sofia passed away at seven years old in 2019, leaving Tara to navigate life without her beloved daughter. Join us as Tara opens up about grief, resilience, and finding hope in the face of profound loss.
FIND HEATHER & JAKE'S HELP FROM HEAVEN
❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/
❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/
❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/
❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven
❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast
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Charlie Wait, Jr.
Charlie Wait, Jr. was born with a rare heart condition and had emergency surgery as a baby. He is now the president of Adirondack Trust Company, a bank that has been part of Saratoga Springs, NY’s history since 1901. In this episode of A Place of Yes, Wait opens up about his personal struggles with grief and how the bank works with their customers as they also experience grief – specifically by providing excellent customer service, He also takes listeners behind the scene of what it’s like to be a fourth generation banker – including more details about what they found when they opened up a time capsule in 2016.
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Tabitha, Abbey's Mom
In this poignant episode, host Heather sits down with Tabitha to delve into the realities of raising a child with severe cerebral palsy.
Through heartfelt conversation, they explore the profound challenges and triumphs of caring for a disabled child, shedding light on the importance of awareness and advocacy.
Together, they candidly share the highs and lows of motherhood, navigating the unexpected twists and turns and grieving the life once envisioned.
FIND HEATHER & JAKE'S HELP FROM HEAVEN ⬇️
❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/
❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/
❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/
❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven
❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast
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Kristin, Milana's Mom
In today's episode, Heather engages in a heartfelt conversation with Kristin, a mother who has been part of the Jake’s Help From Heaven community for years.
Kristin shares her journey as the mother of Milana, a child facing challenges similar to those faced by Heather’s son, Jake. Together, they delve into the profound struggles of parenting a disabled child in a society often lacking in understanding.
Their conversation touches on their shared efforts to raise awareness about disabilities, exploring unexpected therapies that have greatly improved Milana’s quality of life, and much more.
Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven:
❤️ Heather's Instagram: Instagram (@heathersstraughter)
❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: Home | Jake's Help From Heaven
❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: Instagram (@jakeshelp)
❤️ Facebook: Jake's Help From Heaven
❤️ Our YouTube Channel: A Place of Yes Podcast
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The Gift of the Unexpected with Jillian Benfield | Episode 6
In today's episode, author Jillian Benfield, mother, and disability advocate, discusses her book The Gift of the Unexpected with host Heather.
Jillian speaks about her son’s Down Syndrome diagnosis and how it shifted her life and allowed her to remove the masks she was wearing. She talks about how the unexpected made her a better, more open-minded person.
Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven:
❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/
❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/
❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/
❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven
❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast
Find Jillian Benfield:
🌟 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/JillianBenfieldBlog/
🌟 Jillian's Book: https://tinyurl.com/bdcszn6w
🌟 Jillian Benfield Website: http://jillianbenfield.com
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Customer Reviews
All the feels
I laugh and I cry every episode. Whether you have a special needs person in your life or not it is a great little story.
Amazing!
Wonderful podcast for an even more wonderful organization!
So impactful and close to home
I just binged all of your episodes on the podcast this morning and it was so real and touched my heart in so many ways. It was also so insightful to hear about Brian and your own experience in the most recent episode.
When Jake's Help From Heaven accepted my nephews application, I was a lot younger but I remember being down at the house when his swing was complete and the joy and immense feelings in those moments between you and my sister was incredible. I still look at that picture of him in the first moments on that swing. Pure happiness. That moment will be cherished by our family forever and it was Jake's Help who gave that to us and to my nephew.
I cannot wait to hear more episodes of the amazing work you have done for other families and hear their stories !