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The Dr. Phil Podcast

Getting Beyond Grief

The Dr. Phil Podcast

Dr. Phil McGraw

Education, Society & Culture

4.313.5K Ratings

🗓️ 28 June 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we explore the unpredictable nature of grief and the absence of a "right" way to navigate it. When a young wife and mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she and her husband made the courageous decision to document their journey. Their deeply moving videos—shared openly on social media—have resonated with millions, offering a raw and powerful glimpse into love, loss, and the enduring human spirit. Subscribe | Rate | Review | Share: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3H3lJ8n/ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4jVk6rX/ Spotify: https://bit.ly/4n6PCVZ/ Thank you to our sponsors! Beam: Visit https://shopbeam.com/DRPHIL/ and use code DRPHIL to get an exclusive discount of up to 40% off! Home Title Lock: Go to https://hometitlelock.com/drphil/ and use promo code PHIL to get a FREE title history report and a FREE TRIAL of their Triple Lock Protection! For details visit https://hometitlelock.com/warranty

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0:00.0

When a young wife and mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, she and her husband made the choice to openly share their journey.

0:08.0

A lot of people have wanted to talk to you about this.

0:10.0

I wanted to come on here and continue to preach what she taught me about life.

0:15.0

That was the biggest burden I've ever carried of knowing her fate.

0:19.0

She says, I can't give you kids, but I can give you a son.

0:22.7

What were the final words Haley told your son Weston before she passed?

0:36.6

Tonight, a difficult topic to tackle, but one that will grip nearly all of us at one time or another.

0:43.5

I'm talking about grief.

0:45.7

The emotions that come with grief can feel overwhelming and unpredictable.

0:50.3

It's not a linear process, nor is there a right way to grieve.

0:55.0

So when a young wife and mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer,

0:59.0

she and her husband made the choice to openly share their journey.

1:04.0

The videos they made have received more than 700 million views on social media.

1:11.6

Here's the touching story of Haley and Taylor.

1:14.6

When I first saw Haley,

1:16.6

took my breath away.

1:18.6

We dated all through high school, college.

1:20.6

And 10 years ago, I proposed to her.

1:23.6

It's a beautiful day.

1:25.6

Taylor and Haley, take New York. A year after we got engaged, she was having some health issues and gaining weight.

1:32.3

And so she went to the doctor and the doctor comes in.

1:35.3

She's got tears in her eyes and says, you have advanced ovarian cancer.

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