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I think I care so much about redefining resilience because I think it can easily become a pressure that we put on ourselves to heal in record time.

And I just don't think that that helps anyone.

Helping you design your roadmap. that that helps in.

Helping you design your roadmap to wholeness from the inside out.

This is Win Today.

And now, here's your host, Christopher Cook.

Hey, friends, welcome to the podcast.

It's episode 419. We're nearing Christmas, two weeks out.

And I want to talk about navigating grief and loss in a season decorated with and augmented by great celebration. In other words, how do we hold sorrow and joy grief and laughter in the same hand?

Is it even possible?

Well, joining us this week is Stephanie Duncan Smith, a gifted writer and acclaimed editor in the publishing industry,

who has a unique perspective on the complexities of faith and the human experience.

We'll discuss the often overlooked power of language to shape our souls and the importance

of embracing uncertainty, especially when we face loss, when we face disappointment of many

kinds.

Stephanie is going to share insights on finding peace amid life storms and how to navigate the challenging terrain of grief.

You know it's wild. You know it's unpredictable. How to do this in the holiday season when it

feels like the grief and the loss and the losses of old get dialed up in our souls.

At least they do for me. So whether you're seeking peace, inspiration, or simply deeper understanding

of the human condition,

I really believe this episode is going to add great value to your life. We're going to get there in just a moment, but first. I've been saying this for the last few weeks. You know as well as I do that for a lot of people. And listen, I'm not trying to be the Grinch here. For a lot of people, this is not the most wonderful time of the year. I want to attune to the needs of those who are just really hurting

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