Episode 76: When Self-Help Isn't Enough—Finding the Faith & Strength to Move Forward after Loss & Heartache With Granger Smith

I read country music singer Granger Smith's new book in one sitting and cried my way through it. It’s a powerful story of the unspeakable loss of his 3-year old son and what happened in the aftermath.

Granger tried everything to cope with the trauma, including numbing and every self-help hack. It didn't work. This is an incredible story of what happens when self-help fails and God shows up. Here’s what we cover:

1. The traumatic “slide show” that ran through Granger's mind for months (10:44)

2. Why we numb (16:19)

3. Granger's rock bottom moment and what happened after (24:33)

4. What grief looks like when transformed (30:38)

5. How self-help messages gaslight us (40:59)

This episode contains discussions about suicide which may be distressing for some listeners. Please prioritize your well-being and proceed with caution. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for free, confidential support.

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