A Place of Yes | A Grief Podcast

Tattoo artist Emma Rose opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her boyfriend, who died from an overdose after a long battle with addiction. In this raw and honest conversation, Emma shares what grief has looked like for her in the aftermathhow shes navigated guilt, anger, and the complicated layers of loving someone who struggled.She and Heather also talk about addiction as a wholehow to support someone whos struggling, the emotional toll it takes on those who love them, and what Emma wishes more people understood about addiction and loss.



Addiction Support Resources:

SAMHSA National Helpline (U.S.)

24/7 support for those facing substance use disorders.

1-800-662-HELP (4357)

samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline



Shatterproof

A nonprofit offering education, advocacy, & community.

shatterproof.org



Partnership to End Addiction

Personalized support for navigating a loved ones substance use.

drugfree.org

Find Emma: https://www.instagram.com/erose.art/?hl=en

Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven:

APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/

Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/

Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/

Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven

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Dr. Al Freedman knows firsthand what it’s like to be a parent in the rare disease world—his son Jack lived with Spinal Muscular Atrophy for 26 years. In this conversation, he joins Heather to talk about the deep grief and isolation that comes with rare parenting, and what it means to lose a child to a disease no one else seems to understand.

As both a psychologist and a rare disease dad, Dr. Freedman brings a unique perspective—sharing how his personal experience shaped the work he does to support other families navigating similar journeys. This episode is a testament to the love, resilience, and heartbreak of rare parenting—and the community that can be built around it.

Connect with Dr. Al: https://www.rarecounseling.com

Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven:

❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/

❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/

❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/

❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/

❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven

❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aubrey Ide was only 18 when she lost her best friend Olivia Allen to cancer. In this episode, Aubrey sits down with Heather to share what it’s been like to grieve so young—how the loss changed her, what she misses most, and the milestones that feel so different without Olivia there.

She talks about the things they didn’t get to do together, the deep loneliness of losing a friend at that age, and what healing looks like nearly a year later. This episode is a raw and honest look at a kind of grief that’s often overlooked—and the power of friendship that never really ends.

Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven:

❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/

❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/

❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/

❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/

❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven

❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grief doesn’t come with a roadmap—and it definitely doesn’t fit into a 3-day leave policy. In this episode, Heather sits down with Rebecca Feinglos, founder of Grieve Leave, to talk about what it really looks like to take time to mourn. After losing both of her parents and going through a divorce, Rebecca quit her job in 2021 to dedicate a full year to grieving—and she documented every step.

That journey grew into Grieve Leave, a platform and movement that now supports over 25,000 people navigating all kinds of losses. Rebecca shares how we can all give ourselves permission to feel, process, and heal—without apology. This conversation is candid, validating, and a much-needed reminder that there’s no wrong way to grieve.

Find Grieve Leave: https://www.grieveleave.com/about

Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven:

❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/

❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/

❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/

❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/

❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven

❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Amelia Lawrence’s son Leo was born with limited mobility, she didn’t know if he’d ever experience the simple joys other kids take for granted—like riding a bike or sitting comfortably at school. But everything changed when Leo was introduced to adaptive equipment designed specifically for his needs.

In this episode, Amelia shares how tools like a custom-built tricycle and Chill-Out Chair have transformed Leo’s daily life, giving him freedom, comfort, and the ability to participate in the world around him.

This episode is sponsored by Freedom Concepts, a company designing innovative, customizable mobility and seating solutions that empower individuals of all abilities to live with dignity, independence, and joy.

Find Heather and Jake's Help from Heaven:

❤️ APOY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aplaceofyespodcast/

❤️ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathersstraughter/

❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven: http://jakeshelpfromheaven.org/

❤️ Jake's Help from Heaven IG: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshelp/

❤️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jakeshelpfromheaven

❤️ Our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@APlaceofYesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices