Sucker Punched

Becky L McCoy
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Sucker Punched

We don't expect life to be so hard. Suffering is for other people. And then loss and disappointment knock us flat like a sucker punch. Join Becky L McCoy as her guests share their stories of hard moments in life and how they are choosing to live bravely and authentically. Get cozy with a cup of coffee or clean the house while you listen. Either way, join in and consider sharing your Sucker Punched story with us. (formerly Stories of Unfolding Grace)

  1. Ep 90 4 Things I Learned from Grief

    04/27/2023

    Ep 90 4 Things I Learned from Grief

    Grief changes us. In many ways, we become a better version of ourselves. It doesn’t mean the loss we experienced was “good,” but it can be a really good teacher. How do we learn from our grief when it’s also one of the most painful experiences in life? CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS EPISODE STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: DoorDash: BeckyLMcCoy.com/DoorDash Grief Library: http://BeckyLMcCoy.com/GriefLibrary 4 Mantras for When I'm Overwhelmed: BeckyLMcCoy.com/4mantras FIND BECKY ONLINE: Website: BeckyLMcCoy.com Social Media: @BeckyLMcCoy Subscribe, rate, review, and share this podcast with the resilient people in your life! Links may be affiliate links, so you're supporting this podcast when you buy through them. Thanks!

    8 min
  2. Ep. 89 For When You Want to Support a Grieving Friend

    04/20/2023

    Ep. 89 For When You Want to Support a Grieving Friend

    A friend has recently lost a loved one and you hate seeing the pain the grief is causing them. You want to love them and support them through this time, but you don’t want to overwhelm them. You want them to know you’re there, but you’re afraid of doing the wrong thing. How do you help a grieving friend? CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS EPISODE STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: DoorDash: BeckyLMcCoy.com/DoorDash Grief Library: http://BeckyLMcCoy.com/GriefLibrary 4 Mantras for When I'm Overwhelmed: BeckyLMcCoy.com/4mantras FIND BECKY ONLINE: Website: BeckyLMcCoy.com Social Media: @BeckyLMcCoy Subscribe, rate, review, and share this podcast with the resilient people in your life! Links may be affiliate links, so you're supporting this podcast when you buy through them. Thanks!

    8 min
  3. Ep. 88 For When You Disappear From Life

    04/13/2023

    Ep. 88 For When You Disappear From Life

    You’ve experienced a great loss and it’s so overwhelming that you have to make life really small for a while, just to survive. What do you do when you disappear from life for long enough that you’re not sure if the people, places, and things you love most will be patient enough to wait for you? CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS EPISODE STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Audible Premium Plus: BeckyLMcCoy.com/Audible Here are a few books to help you feel less alone in your grief: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zanier Rebellious Mourning: The Collective Work of Grief edited by Cindy Milstein The Sixth Stage of Grief by David Kessler H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald How to Carry What Can’t Be Fixed by Megan Devine The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion Grief Library: http://BeckyLMcCoy.com/GriefLibrary 4 Mantras for When I'm Overwhelmed: BeckyLMcCoy.com/4mantras FIND BECKY ONLINE: Website: BeckyLMcCoy.com Social Media: @BeckyLMcCoy Subscribe, rate, review, and share this podcast with the resilient people in your life! Links may be affiliate links, so you're supporting this podcast when you buy through them. Thanks!

    7 min
  4. Ep 86 For When You're Tired of Grief

    04/06/2023

    Ep 86 For When You're Tired of Grief

    Have you ever been so tired of grief? So ready for it to be ‘over’ or at the very least ready for a break? What do you do when you’re tired of grieving? CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS EPISODE STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Audible Premium Plus: BeckyLMcCoy.com/Audible Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo Harry’s Trees by Jon Coehn Joy for Beginners by Erica Bauermeister Grief Library: http://BeckyLMcCoy.com/GriefLibrary 4 Mantras for When I’m Overwhelmed: BeckyLMcCoy.com/4mantras FIND BECKY ONLINE: Website: BeckyLMcCoy.com Social Media: @BeckyLMcCoy Subscribe, rate, review, and share this podcast with the resilient people in your life! Links may be affiliate links, so you’re supporting this podcast when you buy through them. Thanks!

    6 min
  5. Ep 86 For When You Don't Know How to Grieve

    03/16/2023

    Ep 86 For When You Don't Know How to Grieve

    You’ve experienced a great loss and have been deep in the thick of the grief fog. You’ve been just surviving until now but you’ve got to get back on top of the things you’ve neglected. But how do you grieve when you have work to get done and relationships to tend to? Where does grief fit into regular life? CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS EPISODE STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Audible Premium Plus: BeckyLMcCoy.com/Audible Dusk Night Dawn by Anne Lamott The Comfort Book by Matt Haig Grief One Day at a Time: 365 Meditations to Help You Heal After Loss by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Grief Library: http://BeckyLMcCoy.com/GriefLibrary 4 Mantras for When I'm Overwhelmed: BeckyLMcCoy.com/4mantras FIND BECKY ONLINE: Website: BeckyLMcCoy.com Social Media: @BeckyLMcCoy Subscribe, rate, review, and share this podcast with the resilient people in your life! Links may be affiliate links, so you're supporting this podcast when you buy through them. Thanks!

    7 min
  6. Ep 85 For When You're Ready to Rediscover Yourself

    03/09/2023

    Ep 85 For When You're Ready to Rediscover Yourself

    One of the most awkward and painful parts of grieving, one of those sneaky little things no one warns you about, is that you lose yourself to the grief. It’s as if parts of you died, too. You forget your strengths, your passions, and the things that used to bring you joy. And as you start to come out of the fog of the initial grief storm, you realize you have to rediscover who you were and decide who you’ll be. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS EPISODE STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Atlas Tea Club: BeckyLMcCoy.com/Atlas StrengthsFinder 2.0 by Gallup You are Your Best Thing by Tarana Burke and Brené Brown The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman You Owe You by Eric Thomas PhD Grief Library: http://BeckyLMcCoy.com/GriefLibrary 4 Mantras for When I’m Overwhelmed: BeckyLMcCoy.com/4mantras FIND BECKY ONLINE: Website: BeckyLMcCoy.com Social Media: @BeckyLMcCoy Subscribe, rate, review, and share this podcast with the resilient people in your life! Links may be affiliate links, so you’re supporting this podcast when you buy through them. Thanks!

    8 min
  7. Ep 84 For When Grief Hits From Out of Nowhere

    03/02/2023

    Ep 84 For When Grief Hits From Out of Nowhere

    When you’ve experienced a great loss, it takes some time to get back on your feet again. You’re not the same as before the loss, but you’re doing your best. And then, seemingly, from out of nowhere, a grief trigger runs you over, leaving you feeling like you’re back at square one. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS EPISODE STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Atlas Tea Club: BeckyLMcCoy.com/Atlas The Cure for Sorrow by Jan Richardson Your Grief, Your Way: A Year of Practical Guidance and Comfort After Loss by Shelby Forsythia Grief Library: http://BeckyLMcCoy.com/GriefLibrary 4 Mantras for When I'm Overwhelmed: BeckyLMcCoy.com/4mantras FIND BECKY ONLINE: Website: BeckyLMcCoy.com Social Media: @BeckyLMcCoy Subscribe, rate, review, and share this podcast with the resilient people in your life! Links may be affiliate links, so you're supporting this podcast when you buy through them. Thanks!

    8 min
  8. Ep 83 For When You're Afraid of Leaving Them Behind

    02/25/2023

    Ep 83 For When You're Afraid of Leaving Them Behind

    When you’ve experienced a great loss, you know that life will never be the same. You don’t want to be paralyzed by grief - you want to heal and experience joy and love - but how do you do that while still honoring the great pain and the absence of someone you love? When you’ve experienced a great loss, you know that life will never be the same. You don’t want to be paralyzed by grief – you want to heal and experience joy and love – but how do you do that while still honoring the great pain and the absence of someone you love? CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS EPISODE STUFF MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Atlas Tea Club: BeckyLMcCoy.com/Atlas Harry’s Trees by Jon Cohen Grief is Love by Marisa Renee Lee Grief Library: http://BeckyLMcCoy.com/GriefLibrary 4 Mantras for When I’m Overwhelmed: BeckyLMcCoy.com/4mantras FIND BECKY ONLINE: Website: BeckyLMcCoy.com Social Media: @BeckyLMcCoy Subscribe, rate, review, and share this podcast with the resilient people in your life! Links may be affiliate links, so you’re supporting this podcast when you buy through them. Thanks!

    8 min
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We don't expect life to be so hard. Suffering is for other people. And then loss and disappointment knock us flat like a sucker punch. Join Becky L McCoy as her guests share their stories of hard moments in life and how they are choosing to live bravely and authentically. Get cozy with a cup of coffee or clean the house while you listen. Either way, join in and consider sharing your Sucker Punched story with us. (formerly Stories of Unfolding Grace)

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  • Creator
    Becky L McCoy
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2023
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Sucker Punched

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