128 episodes
The Hopecast with Rachael Flick Rachael Flick
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 64 Ratings
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In February of 2018, Rachael’s husband Micah was murdered in the line of duty. Micah was shot while protecting fellow police officers and citizens who came under fire during the arrest of a car thief. Micah left Rachael, and their seven year old twins, behind in his act of heroism. Devastated by the death of the future she and Micah had dreamed of together, Rachael nevertheless refused to succumb to her circumstances. As a counselor, she began to apply practical skills to grieve well and grow through the painful, traumatic experiences. In The Hopecast, Rachael and her guests will share their stories on their journeys of resilience. These stories will motivate and encourage you with clarity, direction and healing. Listen and meet the people who have been empowered by hope. Come and learn the skills to face your past and prepare for your wholehearted future. The Hopecast with Rachael Flick: “Stories of Resilience from People Like You” To find out more go to rachaelflick.com
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 137-It's Just Coffee: Tips on Dating with guest Rachel Swasey
On this edition of the Hopecast, Rachael Flick and Rachel Swasey discuss the topic of dating. They will share their own experiences and practical tips about getting back into the dating scene after losing your significant other.
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 136-Tips on Dealing with the Process of Grief with guest Rachel Swasey Part 2
On this edition of the show, Rachael continues her conversation with Rachel Swasey, who lost her husband Garrett Swasey in the line of duty as a police officer on November 27th, 2015. Garrett Swasey, was a beloved husband, father, son, friend, and pastor. They will share some valuable tips on dealing with the sudden loss and grief after losing a loved one.
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 135-Tips on Dealing with the Process of Grief with guest Rachel Swasey Part 1
On this edition of the show, Rachael is joined by Rachel Swasey, who lost her husband Garrett Swasey in the line of duty as a police officer on November 27th, 2015. Garrett Swasey, was a beloved husband, father, son, friend, and pastor. They will share some valuable tips on dealing with the sudden loss and grief after losing a loved one.
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 134- Building Your Grief Survival Team: People and Activities That Really Help
On this edition of the show, Rachael gives some valuable tips on overcoming grief. She will share from her own experience of grieving and what helped her in her healing process after the loss of her husband Micah.
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 133- What Happens To You When a Loved One Dies
Rachael talks about what happens to your mind, body and calendar when you lose a spouse, child or parent.
Loss of executive functioning, the shock that fights to ward off the new reality. Managing the business of death. Finding yourself at your own line in the sand.
Family and friends will behave in ways that cause you pain in a bad game of grief bumper cars.
Rachael walks you through the weeks and months of losing Micah to help you navigate your own unique experience of death and grieving.
Through it all, Rachael reminds you of the hope that is here, walking one hour, one day at a time.
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The Hopecast with Rachael Flick-Episode 132- Becoming a Caregiver to an Abusive Parent
The groundwork for Rachael’s complex post traumatic stress disorder was laid in her childhood experience of growing up with her abusive father.
Rachael’s dad was schizophrenic, bipolar and borderline personality disorder. He hid his mental illness with charisma and charm that fooled all of those he worked for, lead and went to church with.
When Rachael began to process the extensive abuse of her childhood, an element of “crazy making” became very distinct as no one could believe that this upstanding member of their community had been physically violent, spiritually manipulative, and unfaithful in his marriage.
Through extensive therapy, Rachael worked desperately to bring order from the chaos of growing up in a home with no stability from a parent who saw the world differently than other healthy adults.
In 2021, after contracting Covid, Rachael‘s father‘s advanced-early onset- dementia could no longer be hidden. In this episode of the hopecast, Rachael talks about going to great lengths to become her dad‘s guardian in order to get him necessary care. Listen to hear how God’s great love carried Rachael to be able to care for the man who had shattered her soul.
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Customer Reviews
Loved hearing from you again!!
Rachel,
You are such an amazing, strong and inspiring woman! You have been an encouragement to my life ever since I started listening to your podcasts. I was hoping all was well when we hadn’t heard from you for a bit. Thanks for explaining how you take time off for holidays and the anniversary of Micah’s death. That is so healthy! I pray you and your kids are doing well. I hope you find/have found a publisher for your story. I’m glad to have met you through my daughter Becky. God bless you! Juli from Chicago
Inspiration to Overcome
Rachael is an incredible host and offers powerful conversations with people who have overcome difficult circumstances. This podcast will give you the hope you need to believe you can overcome as well. Thank you Rachael for bravely sharing your story with the world and using your pain to help others.
To Serve and Protect
Rachael inspires me daily with her podcasts. I appreciate her heart to be real and raw with her emotions. Rachael injects hope into my spirit and has helped me to not focus on things that haven’t happened yet and to be grateful for each moment.