Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith

Myandi Peterson
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About Myandi Peterson & Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith Hi, I’m Myandi Peterson, your host and fellow traveler in grief. I created Grief Lifted after experiencing profound personal loss: in March 2025, I lost my mom, and just five months later, my dad passed away peacefully. In the midst of caring for my mom during her final months, and navigating the shock of losing my dad shortly after, I faced grief that reshaped my world. Along the way, I also lost other family members, leaving me to navigate life without the generation above me. This podcast is my heart — a space to share my journey through grief, faith, and hope, and to walk alongside others doing the same. Grief has layers, and while it may never fully leave us, I have found that Jesus walks with us through it, offering peace, love, and a hope that extends beyond this life. Grief Lifted is a safe place for fellow grievers — whether you’ve lost a parent, spouse, child, friend, pet, or dream. Here, we’ll talk openly about loss, share stories, explore scripture, and bring on guests who have navigated profound grief. These conversations are real, raw, and vulnerable, because walking through loss changes you, and growth through grief can be painful yet purposeful. I’m not a licensed counselor, but I bring a background in communications and broadcast journalism from Liberty University, and more importantly, lived experience in profound loss. My hope is that this podcast becomes a place of comfort, truth, and community — a place where we can grieve with hope, lean on Jesus, and learn to carry our sorrow with peace, love, and faith. Thank you for joining me on this journey. Stay tuned for future episodes, and know that you are not alone. Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml Connect with me further: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grief_lifted_podcast/ Email Me: mailto:MyandiPeterson@gmail.com

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 30: Caring for the Whole You: Mind, Body & Soul Through Grief

    In this special 30th episode and Season One finale of Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith, I’m joined once again by my dear friend Kerian Gaston for an important conversation about caring for ourselves through grief, stress, and life’s difficult seasons. Grief doesn’t just affect our hearts—it impacts us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Kerian shares her expertise in health and wellness, helping us understand how our bodies respond to grief and prolonged stress, including the fight-or-flight response. She offers practical tips and tools involving nutrition, movement, rest, and calming our nervous systems to help our bodies recover and find balance, while I share my personal experiences with grief and the importance of caring for our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Together, we discuss the importance of giving ourselves grace, recognizing that it's okay to not be okay, and remembering that we don't have to navigate grief alone. We explore the value of seeking support, nurturing our faith through prayer, Scripture, and time with God, and maintaining an eternal perspective even when our hearts carry both joy and sorrow. As I close out Season One and take a little break until 2027, my hope is that this conversation encourages you to be intentional about caring for the whole person God created you to be. Taking care of yourself is not selfish, healing takes time, and even in our deepest grief, God is near. Our greatest hope is still ahead of us. Referenced Scripture: Galatians 6:2Philippians 4:8Philippians 4:6–7Psalm 34:181 Corinthians 6:19–201 Corinthians 10:31Mark 6:31Psalm 127:23 John 1:2Psalm 119:105Psalm 5:31 Peter 5:7Psalm 46:10Hebrews 10:24–25Romans 15:13Matthew 11:28Isaiah 41:10Deuteronomy 31:8Psalm 23:42 Corinthians 1:3–4Romans 12:2Proverbs 3:5–6Psalm 55:22Colossians 3:2John 14:2Get in touch with Kerian Gaston: BeYouToFull Fitness Website: https://www.beyoutofullfitness.com/ Email: beyoutofullfitness@gmail.com Kerian's Credentials: Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Group Exercise Instructor, Kickboxing Certification, Cycle Certification, Strength/Weight Training Certification, Pilates Certification, Kid/Teen Training Certification & Certified Tabata Bootcamp Trainer Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com

    Episode 30: Caring for the Whole You: Mind, Body & Soul Through Grief

  2. Oct 1

    29.Grief After Losing a Husband: Erin’s Journey of Faith & Healing

    In this deeply personal episode of Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith, I sit down with my friend Erin Endersby as she courageously shares the story of her husband, Ryan, and the heartbreaking journey of losing him to suicide. Erin opens up about their love and marriage, Ryan’s struggles with mental health, the devastating impact of his loss, and what grief has looked like as she has learned to move forward while continuing to carry his memory with her. Together, we talk about faith, Heaven, hope, and how profound loss can change the way we see and live our lives. Erin also shares the special memories and traditions that keep Ryan close to her heart and reminds us that a person’s life is so much more than the way they died. This vulnerable conversation offers hope to anyone grieving a loved one, especially those touched by suicide, and reminds us of the promise that God remains close to the brokenhearted. Scripture Reference: Psalm 34:18Matthew 5:4Isaiah 41:10Romans 8:38–39SUICIDE & CRISIS RESOURCES If you or someone you love is struggling with thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis, help is available. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 — available 24/7. Fredericksburg Area – RACSB Emergency Services Call 540-373-6876 — available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for mental health crises in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania and Stafford. Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com

    29.Grief After Losing a Husband: Erin’s Journey of Faith & Healing

  3. Sep 25

    28. When Grief Changes the Way You Live: Are you ALL in?

    In this episode, I reflect on 18 months without my mom and how grief has changed the way I see life, faith, and eternity. Through recent messages that have deeply impacted me, I explore what it truly means to be all in with Jesus—not simply allowing Him into our lives, but allowing Him to be our life. No matter what kind of grief you're carrying, I hope this episode encourages you to surrender it to God, live with an eternal perspective, and ask yourself: Am I all in? Scripture Reference: Colossians 3:41 Peter 5:7Philippians 3:20Matthew 4:18–20Matthew 9:9Luke 19:1–10Philippians 1:21Psalm 139:1–4Jeremiah 29:13Psalm 34:18Matthew 11:28Romans 8:28Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com

    28. When Grief Changes the Way You Live: Are you ALL in?

  4. Sep 11

    27.Thomas Delaney: A Therapist’s Journey Through Loss, Grief, Faith & Hope

    In this heartfelt episode of Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith, I sit down with my friend and therapist, Thomas Delaney, to talk about grief from both a deeply personal and professional perspective. Thomas shares his story of losing his father while living in Liberia, the uncle who stepped in and became such an important father figure in his life, and the heartbreak of eventually caring for and losing him as well. We also talk about Thomas’s unique faith journey, including his years as a Catholic priest and how his experiences with loss have shaped the man and therapist he is today. Together, we explore what grief really looks like, why healing isn’t linear, and how faith can carry us through seasons when life feels unbearably heavy. Thomas offers wisdom from his work as a therapist while also speaking from the heart as someone who has walked through profound loss himself. Ultimately, this conversation is about love, grief, faith, and the hope that death is not the end—and that for those who believe, a beautiful reunion and eternity with Christ are still ahead. Scripture Reference: John 11:25-26Psalm 34:18Matthew 5:4Revelation 21:4Connect with Thomas Delaney: Eureka Solutions LLC Office: 4414 Lafayette Boulevard, Suite 218B, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Phone: (540) 845-2318 Email: admin@eurekasolutions.co https://care.headway.co/providers/thomas-delaney Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com

    27.Thomas Delaney: A Therapist’s Journey Through Loss, Grief, Faith & Hope

  5. Sep 4

    26.It’s Okay Not to Be Okay: Finding Comfort in Shared Grief

    In this episode of Grief Lifted, we talk about, sometimes the most meaningful conversations are the ones that remind us we don’t have to have everything together. I reflect on the beauty and vulnerability of sharing our grief with someone who truly understands. Grief can feel incredibly isolating, but when we allow ourselves to be honest about our pain—and someone meets us there with compassion—there can be tremendous comfort in simply knowing we are not alone. This episode is also a reminder that it’s okay not to be okay. Healing doesn’t happen on a schedule, and sometimes we need to give ourselves—and the people we love—the grace to step back and come back when the time is right. Through friendship, shared experiences, faith, and God’s presence in our deepest valleys, we can find comfort even in the midst of heartbreak. We may not be able to take someone’s grief away, but we can sit beside them in it, remind them they are loved, and help carry the weight for a little while. Scripture Reference: Psalm 34:18 Galatians 6:2 Romans 12:15 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 Ecclesiastes 4:9–10Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com

    26.It’s Okay Not to Be Okay: Finding Comfort in Shared Grief

  6. Aug 28

    25.When Heaven Becomes Personal: Grief, Hope & Randy Alcorn

    In this episode of Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith, I share how pastor and bestselling author Randy Alcorn has had a profound impact on my personal grief journey, particularly through his book Heaven. After losing both of my parents, Heaven became more than something I simply believed in—it became deeply personal. I found myself asking questions about where our loved ones are, what eternity will be like, whether we will recognize one another again, and what Scripture really tells us about the New Heaven and New Earth. We'll explore Randy's own journey of faith, ministry, loss, and the experiences that led him to study and write so extensively about eternity. Most importantly, I'll share how his biblical teachings have helped reshape the way I view the deaths of my mom and dad—not as the end of their stories, but as a temporary separation because of the hope we have in Jesus Christ. We grieve, but we do not grieve without hope. Scripture Reference: John 14:2–3Revelation 21:1Revelation 21:3John 11:25 1Thessalonians 4:13–14Revelation 21:5 1Corinthians 15Philippians 3:20–21James 4:14John 14:19Revelation 21:4Revelation 21–22Resources to Dig Deeper Randy Alcorn’s Heaven A Comprehensive Guide to Everything the Bible Says About Our Eternal Home Purchase Heaven directly from Eternal Perspective MinistriesPurchase Heaven from ChristianbookPurchase Heaven from Barnes & NobleEternal Perspective Ministries (EPM) Randy Alcorn’s ministry offers articles, videos, biblical resources, books, and extensive teachings about Heaven, grief, eternity, and living with an eternal perspective. Eternal Perspective Ministries BookstoreHeaven — Official EPM Resource PageHeaven: The Official Study GuideEpisode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com

    25.When Heaven Becomes Personal: Grief, Hope & Randy Alcorn

  7. Aug 21

    24.The Intuitive Self: Healing Through Grief with Cathy Williams

    In this episode of Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith, I’m joined by Cathy Williams, founder of Intuitive Self, joining me all the way from Melbourne, Australia. Cathy is an award-winning author, international speaker, facilitator and trainer specializing in Movement and Expressive Arts Therapy. Through Intuitive Self, she helps people reconnect with their bodies, emotions and inner wisdom through movement, creative expression, mindfulness and other body-based practices. In our conversation, Cathy shares how these practices can provide another way of processing the emotions we carry through grief, trauma and difficult seasons of life—especially when words alone don’t seem to be enough. We talk about the connection between the body, heart and mind, the importance of allowing ourselves to truly feel what we are experiencing, and how movement, art and creativity can become meaningful tools for healing and self-discovery. Cathy also shares insight from her work and her book, Body Wisdom: A Guide to Connecting with Your Intuitive Self. This is a beautiful and thought-provoking conversation about grief, healing, connection and discovering new ways to move through what we carry. Scripture Reference: Psalm 34:18Matthew 5:4,2 Corinthians 1:3–4Revelation 21:4Connect with Cathy & Intuitive Self: https://www.intuitiveself.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/intuitiveself https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathywilliams-intuitiveself/ https://www.youtube.com/@Intuitive_Self Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com

    24.The Intuitive Self: Healing Through Grief with Cathy Williams

  8. Aug 14

    23.For Better or For Worse: 21 Years of Love, Loss & Faith

    In this special episode of Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith, I’m joined by my husband, Shannon, as we celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary and reflect on the life we’ve built together. This isn’t a guide to a perfect marriage, but rather an honest and vulnerable conversation about what 21 years have taught us through raising a family, life’s unexpected trials, loss, grief, and the many ways we’ve grown and changed along the way. We share how some of our hardest seasons have tested our marriage and our faith, including the tremendous grief our family has experienced and the anticipatory grief Shannon is now facing as his dad lives with dementia. Through the lowest lows and the highest highs, we’ve learned about grace, forgiveness, commitment, and continuing to choose one another. After 21 years, “for better or for worse” has taken on a whole new meaning, and through every chapter, God has remained faithful. Scripture Reference: Genesis 2:24Psalms 127:3Matthew 19:61 Corinthians 13:4–7Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml Connect with me further: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ Email Me: MyandiPeterson@gmail.com

    23.For Better or For Worse: 21 Years of Love, Loss & Faith
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About Myandi Peterson & Grief Lifted: Rising Above Through Faith Hi, I’m Myandi Peterson, your host and fellow traveler in grief. I created Grief Lifted after experiencing profound personal loss: in March 2025, I lost my mom, and just five months later, my dad passed away peacefully. In the midst of caring for my mom during her final months, and navigating the shock of losing my dad shortly after, I faced grief that reshaped my world. Along the way, I also lost other family members, leaving me to navigate life without the generation above me. This podcast is my heart — a space to share my journey through grief, faith, and hope, and to walk alongside others doing the same. Grief has layers, and while it may never fully leave us, I have found that Jesus walks with us through it, offering peace, love, and a hope that extends beyond this life. Grief Lifted is a safe place for fellow grievers — whether you’ve lost a parent, spouse, child, friend, pet, or dream. Here, we’ll talk openly about loss, share stories, explore scripture, and bring on guests who have navigated profound grief. These conversations are real, raw, and vulnerable, because walking through loss changes you, and growth through grief can be painful yet purposeful. I’m not a licensed counselor, but I bring a background in communications and broadcast journalism from Liberty University, and more importantly, lived experience in profound loss. My hope is that this podcast becomes a place of comfort, truth, and community — a place where we can grieve with hope, lean on Jesus, and learn to carry our sorrow with peace, love, and faith. Thank you for joining me on this journey. Stay tuned for future episodes, and know that you are not alone. Episode referenced: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/id1879623311 RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/grief-lifted-rising-above-through-faith/feed.xml Connect with me further: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefliftedpodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grief_lifted_podcast/ Email Me: mailto:MyandiPeterson@gmail.com

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