{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode #279: Surviving the Holidays: Help for When Your Heart Feels Heavy","description":"During holidays, many of us feel the bittersweet tension between joy and grief \u2026 especially when there\u2019s an empty chair at the table. This week's guest co-host, Cheri Fletcher, is here to share a glimpse into her journey through the uncharted territory of grief after losing her beloved daughter Annie more than a year ago. She offers candid encouragement and practical tools to help us honor our loved ones, navigate heavy emotions, and hold space for mourning and meaningful connections. So whether you\u2019re grieving or supporting someone who is, you\u2019ll find comfort, understanding, and actionable insights to help you lean into both  love and loss during this tender season. Links mentioned in episode: Cheri Fletcher\u2019s podcast episode: \u201cNow What? When You Pray With Holy Expectations but the Unexpected Happens\u201c Blog post I wrote years ago about Cheri Fletcher\u2019s reaction to learning that she\u2019s a Highly Sensitive Person: \u201cThe One Truth Every HSP Needs to Know\u201c Get your sample set of Cheri Fletcher\u2019s conversation cards \u2014 Move Beyond \u201cI Just Don\u2019t Know What to Say\u201d Take the "Am I a Highly Sensitive Person?" Quiz  Learn more about the "Growing Sensitive & Strong" program  ","author_name":"Grit \u2018n\u2019 Grace: The Podcast for Highly Sensitive Christian Women","author_url":"https:\/\/cherigregory.com\/podcast\/","html":"