Megan Daubert Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/megan-daubert-podcast Megan shares her story from the night her husband nearly died from a sudden cardiac arrest, to finding out about his brain injury, and transitioning back to life at home after three months in a hospital. She captures what life is like with short term and long term memory loss as she openly shares about the struggles and questions they are left dealing with. © 2026 Megan Daubert e7aa05a5-5946-50ce-bc1a-1383a8a5a4dd no Trailer Episode en Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:22 -0400 Tue, 12 May 2026 04:01:57 -0400 http://www.megandaubert.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/SAwdG-UCVlGGSqgsrl0hgXHLdzIQHHQYPwxdcmF2Wb4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xY2Nm/NGYxM2U2ZWU2M2Y5/ZTdmOTRkMzIwYTZi/ZmU2NC5wbmc.jpg Megan Daubert Podcast http://www.megandaubert.com episodic Megan Daubert Megan shares her story from the night her husband nearly died from a sudden cardiac arrest, to finding out about his brain injury, and transitioning back to life at home after three months in a hospital. She captures what life is like with short term and long term memory loss as she openly shares about the struggles and questions they are left dealing with. Megan shares her story from the night her husband nearly died from a sudden cardiac arrest, to finding out about his brain injury, and transitioning back to life at home after three months in a hospital. grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience Megan Daubert No No Sarah Benibo: Seeing lament as a vital connection to God 41 41 Sarah Benibo: Seeing lament as a vital connection to God full 72b9ce2b-35f3-4ebe-8f51-5a751005f414 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d69b9d60 Were we created with longings that could only be filled by one being? Were we designed to experience a deep need daily? Sorrow and grief may actually be a gift that leads us deeper into communion with Jesus. When we truly pause to consider the idea of lament, our eyes are opened to a beautiful process of restoring deep connection with our Creator.

Sarah Benibo is a musician, worship leader, a graduate of Perkins School of Theology at SMU, and a gifted communicator of the gospel. You are in for a treat!

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]]> Were we created with longings that could only be filled by one being? Were we designed to experience a deep need daily? Sorrow and grief may actually be a gift that leads us deeper into communion with Jesus. When we truly pause to consider the idea of lament, our eyes are opened to a beautiful process of restoring deep connection with our Creator.

Sarah Benibo is a musician, worship leader, a graduate of Perkins School of Theology at SMU, and a gifted communicator of the gospel. You are in for a treat!

Find Sarah Benibo here:
Instagram
Facebook
Website www.sarahbenibo.com

Here is a closer look at the lament graphics Sarah talks us through in this episode: Instagram post

Megan's website:
www.megandaubert.com
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Substack
Facebook

]]> Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 2684 Were we created with longings that could only be filled by one being? Were we designed to experience a deep need daily? Sorrow and grief may actually be a gift that leads us deeper into communion with Jesus. When we truly pause to consider the idea of lament, our eyes are opened to a beautiful process of restoring deep connection with our Creator.

Sarah Benibo is a musician, worship leader, a graduate of Perkins School of Theology at SMU, and a gifted communicator of the gospel. You are in for a treat!

Find Sarah Benibo here:
Instagram
Facebook
Website www.sarahbenibo.com

Here is a closer look at the lament graphics Sarah talks us through in this episode: Instagram post

Megan's website:
www.megandaubert.com
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Substack
Facebook

]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Deeper look at a beautiful poem written by my daughter after the first year of dad's brain injury 40 40 Deeper look at a beautiful poem written by my daughter after the first year of dad's brain injury full 03aa82f5-0587-4303-aabc-7e94af3ce119 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e0d86e0 My daughter wrote this poem for her 7th grade english class and it completely took me by surprise. It's the perfect glimpse into her grieving and healing mind. She artistically explains a lot of the feelings circulating in our hearts. Enjoy this treasure.

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]]> My daughter wrote this poem for her 7th grade english class and it completely took me by surprise. It's the perfect glimpse into her grieving and healing mind. She artistically explains a lot of the feelings circulating in our hearts. Enjoy this treasure.

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]]> Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1492 My daughter wrote this poem for her 7th grade english class and it completely took me by surprise. It's the perfect glimpse into her grieving and healing mind. She artistically explains a lot of the feelings circulating in our hearts. Enjoy this treasure.

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]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No What No One Could Have Prepared Me For: Invisible Loneliness 39 39 What No One Could Have Prepared Me For: Invisible Loneliness full ea8d36b0-a2a5-45bf-8b32-48312b8f7b1d https://share.transistor.fm/s/2adac0fd Brain injuries leave survivors and their families with many invisible struggles. There is no way to be prepared for them. Most people don't even know how to start talking about the struggles or when and where to even bring them up.  Loneliness in the middle of ambiguous loss is confusing to sort out but it can be very real. Megan talks about the survival technique of compartmentalizing and when working through your grief and finding closure becomes necessary.

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]]> Brain injuries leave survivors and their families with many invisible struggles. There is no way to be prepared for them. Most people don't even know how to start talking about the struggles or when and where to even bring them up.  Loneliness in the middle of ambiguous loss is confusing to sort out but it can be very real. Megan talks about the survival technique of compartmentalizing and when working through your grief and finding closure becomes necessary.

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]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1167 Brain injuries leave survivors and their families with many invisible struggles. There is no way to be prepared for them. Most people don't even know how to start talking about the struggles or when and where to even bring them up.  Loneliness in the middle of ambiguous loss is confusing to sort out but it can be very real. Megan talks about the survival technique of compartmentalizing and when working through your grief and finding closure becomes necessary.

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]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Lacey Jervis shares about dysregulation of the nervous system & the ultimate trauma informed Healer 38 38 Lacey Jervis shares about dysregulation of the nervous system & the ultimate trauma informed Healer full 16541f3f-8919-40b3-bb07-a1d7cf2cb986 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db54690b Lacey Jervis is a Christ-Centered Somatic Practitioner with an emphasis on helping women heal from trauma through understanding how our nervous systems were created. She is a wealth of knowledge and uses her platform to encourage, educate and point others towards true healing. Megan and Lacey talk about the physiology of fear, the power of time, and how a reshaping of your understanding of God is essential to your healing.

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]]> Lacey Jervis is a Christ-Centered Somatic Practitioner with an emphasis on helping women heal from trauma through understanding how our nervous systems were created. She is a wealth of knowledge and uses her platform to encourage, educate and point others towards true healing. Megan and Lacey talk about the physiology of fear, the power of time, and how a reshaping of your understanding of God is essential to your healing.

Check out Lacey Jervis: (she's the best to follow!)
Instagram @LaceyJervis
Website: https://www.daughtershouse.co/

Megan:
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Website
Substack

]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 3681 Lacey Jervis is a Christ-Centered Somatic Practitioner with an emphasis on helping women heal from trauma through understanding how our nervous systems were created. She is a wealth of knowledge and uses her platform to encourage, educate and point others towards true healing. Megan and Lacey talk about the physiology of fear, the power of time, and how a reshaping of your understanding of God is essential to your healing.

Check out Lacey Jervis: (she's the best to follow!)
Instagram @LaceyJervis
Website: https://www.daughtershouse.co/

Megan:
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]]> Trauma-informed healing, somatic therapy, ambiguous grief, trauma, healing, therapy, nervous system, No Brain injury and going out to eat, managing daily needs and how much we still need people 37 37 Brain injury and going out to eat, managing daily needs and how much we still need people full de4eec2e-52f4-497a-8411-3782ae413f6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d129e79 Megan shares the realities of some of the little things you might not think of after life with a brain injury. Going out to eat was something we loved doing as a family before the accident, so of course doing it now would be different and involve a little bit of grief. Friends and family and people in general continue to be the backbone of our sanity as a family.

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]]> Megan shares the realities of some of the little things you might not think of after life with a brain injury. Going out to eat was something we loved doing as a family before the accident, so of course doing it now would be different and involve a little bit of grief. Friends and family and people in general continue to be the backbone of our sanity as a family.

Website
Instagram
Substack

]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1426 Megan shares the realities of some of the little things you might not think of after life with a brain injury. Going out to eat was something we loved doing as a family before the accident, so of course doing it now would be different and involve a little bit of grief. Friends and family and people in general continue to be the backbone of our sanity as a family.

Website
Instagram
Substack

]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Still struggling with feeling alone, but there is evidence that He is working behind the scenes 36 36 Still struggling with feeling alone, but there is evidence that He is working behind the scenes full 46107c94-3aeb-4a8f-ab8c-e49c1c542d5e https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b2e58e8 We're back for more! Megan returns to talk about their story but also shares the vision of what else is in store for us this season.
As brain injuries 'happen to the whole family' not just the survivor, this reality is becoming clearer and clearer in our every day lives. I want to see improvements in every area but we just aren't yet. Come along for the ride, we can be crazy together!

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]]> We're back for more! Megan returns to talk about their story but also shares the vision of what else is in store for us this season.
As brain injuries 'happen to the whole family' not just the survivor, this reality is becoming clearer and clearer in our every day lives. I want to see improvements in every area but we just aren't yet. Come along for the ride, we can be crazy together!

Website
Instagram
Substack

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 993 We're back for more! Megan returns to talk about their story but also shares the vision of what else is in store for us this season.
As brain injuries 'happen to the whole family' not just the survivor, this reality is becoming clearer and clearer in our every day lives. I want to see improvements in every area but we just aren't yet. Come along for the ride, we can be crazy together!

Website
Instagram
Substack

]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No First Interview After the Brain Injury 35 35 First Interview After the Brain Injury full 16a93b4c-f0fb-4aaf-9eaf-3b5748e921d7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d533999 Michael - the man himself - joins Megan on the podcast to say hello and chat a little bit about how he is doing. If you know what you are looking for in his responses and recovery journey, you will find some of this fascinating to watch. Join the community of Megan Daubert Podcast on Instagram or YouTube and sign up for the emails to get the newest episodes and details about what is coming next!

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]]> Michael - the man himself - joins Megan on the podcast to say hello and chat a little bit about how he is doing. If you know what you are looking for in his responses and recovery journey, you will find some of this fascinating to watch. Join the community of Megan Daubert Podcast on Instagram or YouTube and sign up for the emails to get the newest episodes and details about what is coming next!

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]]> Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 2163 Michael - the man himself - joins Megan on the podcast to say hello and chat a little bit about how he is doing. If you know what you are looking for in his responses and recovery journey, you will find some of this fascinating to watch. Join the community of Megan Daubert Podcast on Instagram or YouTube and sign up for the emails to get the newest episodes and details about what is coming next!

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]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No The Body Holds Memory, Healing Prayer, One Year Mark 34 34 The Body Holds Memory, Healing Prayer, One Year Mark full dd3df93f-c71e-426d-bde7-543b2ec2d657 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7f0f57c0 Megan shares about the one year anniversary of Michael's accident and what unexpectedly happened. She discusses the mystery of healing prayer and how to hold it in tension when the miracles don't seem to happen.

Book she mentions: The Familiar Stranger by Tyler Staton

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]]> Megan shares about the one year anniversary of Michael's accident and what unexpectedly happened. She discusses the mystery of healing prayer and how to hold it in tension when the miracles don't seem to happen.

Book she mentions: The Familiar Stranger by Tyler Staton

Website
Instagram

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1692 Megan shares about the one year anniversary of Michael's accident and what unexpectedly happened. She discusses the mystery of healing prayer and how to hold it in tension when the miracles don't seem to happen.

Book she mentions: The Familiar Stranger by Tyler Staton

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]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No I'm Not Ready for Any of This 33 33 I'm Not Ready for Any of This full 6c967186-2ee3-4353-9d18-7b14db8dbd66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f379116e Megan shares about the day she decided to say yes to a new career and then moments later met the man that saved Michael's life on the soccer field.

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]]> Megan shares about the day she decided to say yes to a new career and then moments later met the man that saved Michael's life on the soccer field.

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]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1380 Megan shares about the day she decided to say yes to a new career and then moments later met the man that saved Michael's life on the soccer field.

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]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Total Failure or Goal Realization 32 32 Total Failure or Goal Realization full 85c1dde7-ce16-4363-8c6e-a4daebb1218d https://share.transistor.fm/s/31593041 Megan shares about the self betrayal she felt towards her own expectations and experiences. She tells us what her time capsule goals for 2024 were and how they lined up pretty well with what played out.

Book mentioned in episode: Katherine Wolf's Treasures in the Dark https://amzn.to/4pgPALx

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]]> Megan shares about the self betrayal she felt towards her own expectations and experiences. She tells us what her time capsule goals for 2024 were and how they lined up pretty well with what played out.

Book mentioned in episode: Katherine Wolf's Treasures in the Dark https://amzn.to/4pgPALx

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1169 Megan shares about the self betrayal she felt towards her own expectations and experiences. She tells us what her time capsule goals for 2024 were and how they lined up pretty well with what played out.

Book mentioned in episode: Katherine Wolf's Treasures in the Dark https://amzn.to/4pgPALx

www.MeganDaubert.com
IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Is This a Blue Christmas? 31 31 Is This a Blue Christmas? full 16cd1f53-a81f-4370-b266-fd68e2bff0da https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa7ea0fb Megan shares her honest feelings on the holidays post brain injury recovery. It's been said that holidays can bring out the loneliest, hardest and deepest of feelings and that may be true after all. But we are not without hope!

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]]> Megan shares her honest feelings on the holidays post brain injury recovery. It's been said that holidays can bring out the loneliest, hardest and deepest of feelings and that may be true after all. But we are not without hope!

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]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1125 Megan shares her honest feelings on the holidays post brain injury recovery. It's been said that holidays can bring out the loneliest, hardest and deepest of feelings and that may be true after all. But we are not without hope!

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No 40 Years 30 30 40 Years full 0994f4a7-1300-41c3-8899-b2c732028eb5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4b87cb22 There was a time when we weren't certain if Michael would ever have another birthday. Thirty-nine years seemed too unfinished. When November rolled around we were all ready to celebrate Michael big time. Well actually, every body but Megan. Megan shares how grief impacted her desire to celebrate in a normal way.

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]]> There was a time when we weren't certain if Michael would ever have another birthday. Thirty-nine years seemed too unfinished. When November rolled around we were all ready to celebrate Michael big time. Well actually, every body but Megan. Megan shares how grief impacted her desire to celebrate in a normal way.

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1309 There was a time when we weren't certain if Michael would ever have another birthday. Thirty-nine years seemed too unfinished. When November rolled around we were all ready to celebrate Michael big time. Well actually, every body but Megan. Megan shares how grief impacted her desire to celebrate in a normal way.

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]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Ugly Birds 29 29 Ugly Birds full c71348be-b1e0-4974-be4d-9752e26b071c https://share.transistor.fm/s/556175e0 Megan shares about Mike's exit from therapy as well as a trick her counselor taught her of how to manage other people's griefs and emotions. Megan also shares what she learned from her time at an event with Rita Springer.
Rita Springer's website/new album: https://www.ritaspringer.com/home

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]]> Megan shares about Mike's exit from therapy as well as a trick her counselor taught her of how to manage other people's griefs and emotions. Megan also shares what she learned from her time at an event with Rita Springer.
Rita Springer's website/new album: https://www.ritaspringer.com/home

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1358 Megan shares about Mike's exit from therapy as well as a trick her counselor taught her of how to manage other people's griefs and emotions. Megan also shares what she learned from her time at an event with Rita Springer.
Rita Springer's website/new album: https://www.ritaspringer.com/home

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Midnight Thoughts 28 28 Midnight Thoughts full 45f863ed-ba01-475c-9038-8d3da25cbf1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f43d909e Megan shares about the trouble she had sleeping and how her subconscious would overwhelm her thoughts at night. She reflects on her dislike of "endings" and how the Lord is transforming her approach to them.

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]]> Megan shares about the trouble she had sleeping and how her subconscious would overwhelm her thoughts at night. She reflects on her dislike of "endings" and how the Lord is transforming her approach to them.

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]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1074 Megan shares about the trouble she had sleeping and how her subconscious would overwhelm her thoughts at night. She reflects on her dislike of "endings" and how the Lord is transforming her approach to them.

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> grief, loss, podcasting, storytelling, hope, faith, mental health, family, processing emotions, letting go No Another Death 27 27 Another Death full a4a18955-0ba4-43e0-8378-f18ed22bc292 https://share.transistor.fm/s/99c47b7c "The dream that didn't happen is as much of a loss as losing the one that did." from page 5 of "As Long As You Need" by J.S. Park.
In Episode 27, Megan gives us a glimpse into the work and dreams lost as a result of Michael's accident and brain injury.

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]]> "The dream that didn't happen is as much of a loss as losing the one that did." from page 5 of "As Long As You Need" by J.S. Park.
In Episode 27, Megan gives us a glimpse into the work and dreams lost as a result of Michael's accident and brain injury.

www.MeganDaubert.com
IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> Tue, 14 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 2064 "The dream that didn't happen is as much of a loss as losing the one that did." from page 5 of "As Long As You Need" by J.S. Park.
In Episode 27, Megan gives us a glimpse into the work and dreams lost as a result of Michael's accident and brain injury.

www.MeganDaubert.com
IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Episode 26 - Limitations and New Mercies 26 26 Episode 26 - Limitations and New Mercies full 746b6284-b9da-42e9-beca-85b27c0e043e https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e4debe1 Megan shares about the frustration she felt as time continued and limitations were everywhere. From brain injury deficits to tennis lessons to missing papers to parenting, nothing seemed to be easy. Megan also shares a vision or word of encouragement from a friend at her church.

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]]> Megan shares about the frustration she felt as time continued and limitations were everywhere. From brain injury deficits to tennis lessons to missing papers to parenting, nothing seemed to be easy. Megan also shares a vision or word of encouragement from a friend at her church.

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1274 Megan shares about the frustration she felt as time continued and limitations were everywhere. From brain injury deficits to tennis lessons to missing papers to parenting, nothing seemed to be easy. Megan also shares a vision or word of encouragement from a friend at her church.

www.MeganDaubert.com
IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> ambiguous loss, brain injury, limitations, caregiving, grief, hope, personal growth, challenges, joy, family, resilience, faith No Episode 25 - Managing Anger and Finding Hope 25 25 Episode 25 - Managing Anger and Finding Hope full 39e241f3-4bd3-4cf3-8cb1-76599383df02 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c1f74c35 Megan shares about Michael's experience with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and shares some personal stories of when things got really tough behind closed doors.

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]]> Megan shares about Michael's experience with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and shares some personal stories of when things got really tough behind closed doors.

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]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1791 Megan shares about Michael's experience with Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy and shares some personal stories of when things got really tough behind closed doors.

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]]> cardiac arrest, brain injury, rehabilitation, therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, emotional changes, family dynamics, hope, resilience, personal journey, heartbroken No Episode 24 - Battling the Comparison Game 24 24 Episode 24 - Battling the Comparison Game full 93c1cc01-065f-4dcf-8076-963e9bbf8218 https://share.transistor.fm/s/912924bd Megan highlights the summer trips they took last year and talks about the feelings and new challenges it brought up for her while living in close proximity to people in "normal" relationships.

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]]> Megan highlights the summer trips they took last year and talks about the feelings and new challenges it brought up for her while living in close proximity to people in "normal" relationships.

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]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1457 Megan highlights the summer trips they took last year and talks about the feelings and new challenges it brought up for her while living in close proximity to people in "normal" relationships.

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]]> grief, ambiguous loss, brain injury, storytelling, healing, faith, encouragement, family, trauma No Episode 23 - The Last Email Michael Sent 23 23 Episode 23 - The Last Email Michael Sent full 125dd59e-8f47-42f9-a55e-2f0ce758c373 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4477e414 In this episode, Megan recalls the last email Michael sent to the whole family just hours before his accident and the impact it had on the family. Megan also begins to touch on the grief her kids were experiencing.

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]]> In this episode, Megan recalls the last email Michael sent to the whole family just hours before his accident and the impact it had on the family. Megan also begins to touch on the grief her kids were experiencing.

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]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 957 In this episode, Megan recalls the last email Michael sent to the whole family just hours before his accident and the impact it had on the family. Megan also begins to touch on the grief her kids were experiencing.

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]]> family, vacation, grief, healing, trauma, memory, loss, parenting, resilience, love, brain, Chincoteague, pain No Episode 22 - Can't Shake It Off 22 22 Episode 22 - Can't Shake It Off full 404b06f3-8401-4393-9b6c-e20017b28ce0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73ad4235 Megan shares about finding a new brain injury doctor in Richmond, VA.

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]]> Megan shares about finding a new brain injury doctor in Richmond, VA.

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]]> Tue, 09 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1266 Megan shares about finding a new brain injury doctor in Richmond, VA.

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]]> brain injury, grief, family support, healing journey, mental health, caregiving, therapy, medical care, personal story, resilience No Episode 21 - Meant to Lament 21 21 Episode 21 - Meant to Lament full 1bad89df-2ae5-4295-875d-3ea812ccc99d https://share.transistor.fm/s/e837fb03 Megan shares some of the load she was carrying last summer when everyone was finally back home together. Even the small burdens felt big during this transition season. Megan takes a moment to try and explain why lament is a crucial part of the healing process but we so often get it wrong.

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]]> Megan shares some of the load she was carrying last summer when everyone was finally back home together. Even the small burdens felt big during this transition season. Megan takes a moment to try and explain why lament is a crucial part of the healing process but we so often get it wrong.

www.MeganDaubert.com
IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> Tue, 02 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1467 Megan shares some of the load she was carrying last summer when everyone was finally back home together. Even the small burdens felt big during this transition season. Megan takes a moment to try and explain why lament is a crucial part of the healing process but we so often get it wrong.

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]]> brain injury, recovery, family support, emotional challenges, community help, healing journey, caregiving, mental health, personal growth, resilience, ambiguous loss No Episode 20 - The Recycling Obsession 20 20 Episode 20 - The Recycling Obsession full b20ced4a-2245-4478-9661-cd2b2fed2b1a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f1c7bb25 Megan shares examples of what living with memory loss is like for Michael and the family. She goes into a little deeper detail of the tension she felt at home with the grief and joy. Will the brain heal in a way that he remembers all the parts of life that made up who he was? Or will healing be like starting over again as a new person?

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]]> Megan shares examples of what living with memory loss is like for Michael and the family. She goes into a little deeper detail of the tension she felt at home with the grief and joy. Will the brain heal in a way that he remembers all the parts of life that made up who he was? Or will healing be like starting over again as a new person?

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]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1610 Megan shares examples of what living with memory loss is like for Michael and the family. She goes into a little deeper detail of the tension she felt at home with the grief and joy. Will the brain heal in a way that he remembers all the parts of life that made up who he was? Or will healing be like starting over again as a new person?

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> trauma, grief, family, recovery, community, parenting, relationships, memory loss, healing, mental health, cardiac arrest, anoxic brain injury No Episode 19 - The Overprotective Wife 19 19 Episode 19 - The Overprotective Wife full 8a75fa5b-1086-4f14-ba3f-6cd4a754fcef https://share.transistor.fm/s/d14fbd90 In this episode, Megan shares stories on what life at home is like and illustrates the complexities of brain injury healing.  She talks about how she is able to keep going, recognizing there is purpose in these trials.

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]]> In this episode, Megan shares stories on what life at home is like and illustrates the complexities of brain injury healing.  She talks about how she is able to keep going, recognizing there is purpose in these trials.

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]]> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1414 In this episode, Megan shares stories on what life at home is like and illustrates the complexities of brain injury healing.  She talks about how she is able to keep going, recognizing there is purpose in these trials.

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]]> Cardiac arrest, brain injury, rehabilitation, family journey, mental health, support system, social interactions, routines, health management, journaling, personal growth No Episode 18 - First Week Home 18 18 Episode 18 - First Week Home full 0724cafd-ad5a-4fd7-bf81-d9001e45096c https://share.transistor.fm/s/265a8dd1 In this episode, Megan shares her emotional journey as she recounts the first week home after Michael's rehabilitation. She reflects on the challenges of adjusting to their new reality, the joy of reconnecting with family, and the overwhelming nature of medical appointments.

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]]> In this episode, Megan shares her emotional journey as she recounts the first week home after Michael's rehabilitation. She reflects on the challenges of adjusting to their new reality, the joy of reconnecting with family, and the overwhelming nature of medical appointments.

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]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1523 In this episode, Megan shares her emotional journey as she recounts the first week home after Michael's rehabilitation. She reflects on the challenges of adjusting to their new reality, the joy of reconnecting with family, and the overwhelming nature of medical appointments.

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]]> Keywords recovery, family, faith, rehabilitation, adjustment, medical challenges, emotional journey, support, resilience, personal growth No Episode 17 - Coming Home 17 17 Episode 17 - Coming Home full c02402c4-67e1-4959-8f55-01bf74e9b557 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee50b167 Episode 17 - Megan reflects on the ending of their time at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. They flew back home to re-enter life in their new normal, which Megan acknowledges isn't anywhere near normal.

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]]> Episode 17 - Megan reflects on the ending of their time at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. They flew back home to re-enter life in their new normal, which Megan acknowledges isn't anywhere near normal.

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]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1440 Episode 17 - Megan reflects on the ending of their time at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. They flew back home to re-enter life in their new normal, which Megan acknowledges isn't anywhere near normal.

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]]> Keywords Ireland, caregiving, transition, emotional journey, family, rehabilitation, homecoming, mental health, support, resilience, grief, ambiguous loss, brain injury, memory loss No Episode 16 - Changes and More Changes 16 16 Episode 16 - Changes and More Changes full 441ca3b1-68c5-421b-a9d0-5253cd716867 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3479432 Episode 16 - Megan shares some of the ways they had to prepare for coming home from the Shepherd Center and reflects on the emotional struggle it was and still is.

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]]> Episode 16 - Megan shares some of the ways they had to prepare for coming home from the Shepherd Center and reflects on the emotional struggle it was and still is.

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]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 954 Episode 16 - Megan shares some of the ways they had to prepare for coming home from the Shepherd Center and reflects on the emotional struggle it was and still is.

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]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Episode 15 - When Your Friend Is a DPT 15 15 Episode 15 - When Your Friend Is a DPT full b29c6139-3a04-428a-aefa-d98a52cbd9dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/ea29cf3e Episode 15 - Megan chats with Anthony Gregoria, a long time friend of theirs, who just so happens to be a Physical Therapist and got to see Michael's recovery at many different stages. Anthony is a perfect example of how when passion and purpose intersect God will use you in big and small ways to change lives.

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]]> Episode 15 - Megan chats with Anthony Gregoria, a long time friend of theirs, who just so happens to be a Physical Therapist and got to see Michael's recovery at many different stages. Anthony is a perfect example of how when passion and purpose intersect God will use you in big and small ways to change lives.

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]]> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 2152 Episode 15 - Megan chats with Anthony Gregoria, a long time friend of theirs, who just so happens to be a Physical Therapist and got to see Michael's recovery at many different stages. Anthony is a perfect example of how when passion and purpose intersect God will use you in big and small ways to change lives.

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]]> Keywords recovery, acute care, physical therapy, support, community, brain injury, caregiving, friendship, rehabilitation, mental health No Episode 14 - A Treasure in My Dark 14 14 Episode 14 - A Treasure in My Dark full 71aa6802-f33e-48bf-80f7-970132eeb0d1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/766bfdfb Episode 14 - Megan passes on encouragement from Katherine Wolf's book "Treasures in the Dark" after a special moment with Katherine in her hometown of Atlanta.

Check out this link to recommended readings on my Amazon Storefront.

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]]> Episode 14 - Megan passes on encouragement from Katherine Wolf's book "Treasures in the Dark" after a special moment with Katherine in her hometown of Atlanta.

Check out this link to recommended readings on my Amazon Storefront.

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 968 Episode 14 - Megan passes on encouragement from Katherine Wolf's book "Treasures in the Dark" after a special moment with Katherine in her hometown of Atlanta.

Check out this link to recommended readings on my Amazon Storefront.

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> Keywords suffering, hope, Katherine Wolf, grief, encouragement, faith, resilience, community, personal story, healing No Episode 13 - Emotions Start Catching Up 13 13 Episode 13 - Emotions Start Catching Up full 51e2c6a1-60dc-457a-84f4-dd48c5095de5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c34bc7c2 A week of visitors leads to an outside (life after rehab) perspective beginning to form in Megan's mind. Her daughter joins them in Atlanta and they both witness some hard changes in Michael. The fear of the future can seem too heavy at times.

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]]> A week of visitors leads to an outside (life after rehab) perspective beginning to form in Megan's mind. Her daughter joins them in Atlanta and they both witness some hard changes in Michael. The fear of the future can seem too heavy at times.

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]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1320 A week of visitors leads to an outside (life after rehab) perspective beginning to form in Megan's mind. Her daughter joins them in Atlanta and they both witness some hard changes in Michael. The fear of the future can seem too heavy at times.

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> Keywords brain injury, memory loss, family support, emotional journey, caregiving, resilience, healing process, personal growth, mental health, family dynamics No Episode 12 - The Role of Connections in Healing 12 12 Episode 12 - The Role of Connections in Healing full 0ff50a90-e281-43f3-93c4-4420b636e84c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f139e3f In this Episode Megan is joined by her friend, Jenny Collins, who was able to visit them at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Jenny shares her insight from her time there and speaks about the role "soul connections" seem to play in a person's healing.

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]]> In this Episode Megan is joined by her friend, Jenny Collins, who was able to visit them at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Jenny shares her insight from her time there and speaks about the role "soul connections" seem to play in a person's healing.

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]]> Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 2145 In this Episode Megan is joined by her friend, Jenny Collins, who was able to visit them at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Jenny shares her insight from her time there and speaks about the role "soul connections" seem to play in a person's healing.

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]]> Keywords grief, friendship, support, recovery, healing, community, mental health, resilience, caregiving, emotional support No Episode 11 - No Filter 11 11 Episode 11 - No Filter full 8775d122-9ff7-43a9-bc3b-e944e88cec20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e0d7818 Megan shares some of the humor and moments of joy during their stay at Shepherds Center. She also reflects on the possibility of a silver lining from memory loss in terms of rebuilding the life and person who Michael was before his accident.

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]]> Megan shares some of the humor and moments of joy during their stay at Shepherds Center. She also reflects on the possibility of a silver lining from memory loss in terms of rebuilding the life and person who Michael was before his accident.

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]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1592 Megan shares some of the humor and moments of joy during their stay at Shepherds Center. She also reflects on the possibility of a silver lining from memory loss in terms of rebuilding the life and person who Michael was before his accident.

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]]> Keywords podcast, recovery, brain injury, memory loss, support, family, friendship, healing, hope, emotional journey No Episode 10 - My Illusion of Control 10 10 Episode 10 - My Illusion of Control full 43e876be-5817-473f-b1d6-ec692cbf80a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ff55273 Megan shares more examples of Michael's memory deficits during therapy and reflects on the team-wide meeting where she learned more about what we might expect going forward in recovery. She describes the seemingly backwards act of letting go of control of a situation and what that is meant to produce in us.

]]> Megan shares more examples of Michael's memory deficits during therapy and reflects on the team-wide meeting where she learned more about what we might expect going forward in recovery. She describes the seemingly backwards act of letting go of control of a situation and what that is meant to produce in us.

]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1605 Megan shares more examples of Michael's memory deficits during therapy and reflects on the team-wide meeting where she learned more about what we might expect going forward in recovery. She describes the seemingly backwards act of letting go of control of a situation and what that is meant to produce in us.

]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Episode 9 - Seeing the boys for the first time 9 9 Episode 9 - Seeing the boys for the first time full 148c91f2-2951-47f2-b828-ef0509ea91d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f07601d Michael's boys got to visit him in Atlanta and it was the first time they saw him since his accident. It was both beautiful and hard. Bringing some of home into the hospital helped Michael remember who he was but it also made the gap between "what was" and "what is" even wider. Megan shares some of her reflections on what was going on internally in her mind during these weeks.

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]]> Michael's boys got to visit him in Atlanta and it was the first time they saw him since his accident. It was both beautiful and hard. Bringing some of home into the hospital helped Michael remember who he was but it also made the gap between "what was" and "what is" even wider. Megan shares some of her reflections on what was going on internally in her mind during these weeks.

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1806 Michael's boys got to visit him in Atlanta and it was the first time they saw him since his accident. It was both beautiful and hard. Bringing some of home into the hospital helped Michael remember who he was but it also made the gap between "what was" and "what is" even wider. Megan shares some of her reflections on what was going on internally in her mind during these weeks.

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Episode 8 - 30 Second Memory Loop 8 8 Episode 8 - 30 Second Memory Loop full ba4dd863-ce88-430f-bf4d-2e53afc3324f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8329672e In this episode, Megan reflects on her initial observations of therapy, the overwhelming role of caregiving, and the profound love that emerges through adversity. We begin to see Michael's memory and awareness emerge but it's sitting at alarmingly low levels at this point in his recovery.

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]]> In this episode, Megan reflects on her initial observations of therapy, the overwhelming role of caregiving, and the profound love that emerges through adversity. We begin to see Michael's memory and awareness emerge but it's sitting at alarmingly low levels at this point in his recovery.

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]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1598 In this episode, Megan reflects on her initial observations of therapy, the overwhelming role of caregiving, and the profound love that emerges through adversity. We begin to see Michael's memory and awareness emerge but it's sitting at alarmingly low levels at this point in his recovery.

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Episode 7 - But I don't want to be in the wilderness 7 7 Episode 7 - But I don't want to be in the wilderness full bbdefe3d-e819-43e1-81f3-f066da438b60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f21b55b Megan shares about assessment day at the Shepherd Center and her struggle to process the loss of the man she knew. She shares about what the Lord told her through His Word that morning and encourages listeners to recognize the voice of the Lord in their own lives.

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]]> Megan shares about assessment day at the Shepherd Center and her struggle to process the loss of the man she knew. She shares about what the Lord told her through His Word that morning and encourages listeners to recognize the voice of the Lord in their own lives.

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]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1374 Megan shares about assessment day at the Shepherd Center and her struggle to process the loss of the man she knew. She shares about what the Lord told her through His Word that morning and encourages listeners to recognize the voice of the Lord in their own lives.

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Episode 6 - The Flight to Atlanta 6 6 Episode 6 - The Flight to Atlanta full 44ca5d1b-cf1d-45b2-b2ae-173d961ce501 https://share.transistor.fm/s/67b06587 Megan shares the story of the medial flight down to Atlanta and the initial arrival at Shepherd Center. This was another point of transition for her and Michael as they left behind the initial stage of emergency care and moved into the acute rehabilitation stage.

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]]> Megan shares the story of the medial flight down to Atlanta and the initial arrival at Shepherd Center. This was another point of transition for her and Michael as they left behind the initial stage of emergency care and moved into the acute rehabilitation stage.

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]]> Tue, 20 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1888 Megan shares the story of the medial flight down to Atlanta and the initial arrival at Shepherd Center. This was another point of transition for her and Michael as they left behind the initial stage of emergency care and moved into the acute rehabilitation stage.

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]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Episode 5 - The Power of Presence in Times of Crisis 5 5 Episode 5 - The Power of Presence in Times of Crisis full 6c340d4b-33bb-4862-a229-60e65cc32080 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dda1a09e Megan and her best friend, Rebekah Butterfield, discuss their journey through trauma, grief, and the importance of friendship and community support during difficult times. They reflect on their shared experiences of loss, the complexities of grief, and the beauty found in deep connections amidst suffering. Their dialogue emphasizes the significance of simply being present for one another and the power of community in healing.

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]]> Megan and her best friend, Rebekah Butterfield, discuss their journey through trauma, grief, and the importance of friendship and community support during difficult times. They reflect on their shared experiences of loss, the complexities of grief, and the beauty found in deep connections amidst suffering. Their dialogue emphasizes the significance of simply being present for one another and the power of community in healing.

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1338 Megan and her best friend, Rebekah Butterfield, discuss their journey through trauma, grief, and the importance of friendship and community support during difficult times. They reflect on their shared experiences of loss, the complexities of grief, and the beauty found in deep connections amidst suffering. Their dialogue emphasizes the significance of simply being present for one another and the power of community in healing.

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IG: @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Episode 4 - Initial Effects of Brain Damage 4 4 Episode 4 - Initial Effects of Brain Damage full 418f1872-a858-4752-81d3-efbb043a575e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d27850d4 In Episode 4 Megan recalls how Michael's cognitive recovery was a significant challenge as Michael struggles to recognize loved ones.
The emotional toll on Megan was profound as she navigated her husband's condition. She chose not to bring their children to the hospital initially to protect them from trauma. She did bring their oldest in finally but it wasn't a good moment.

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]]> In Episode 4 Megan recalls how Michael's cognitive recovery was a significant challenge as Michael struggles to recognize loved ones.
The emotional toll on Megan was profound as she navigated her husband's condition. She chose not to bring their children to the hospital initially to protect them from trauma. She did bring their oldest in finally but it wasn't a good moment.

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IG: @megandaubertpodcast

]]> Tue, 06 May 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1158 In Episode 4 Megan recalls how Michael's cognitive recovery was a significant challenge as Michael struggles to recognize loved ones.
The emotional toll on Megan was profound as she navigated her husband's condition. She chose not to bring their children to the hospital initially to protect them from trauma. She did bring their oldest in finally but it wasn't a good moment.

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IG: @megandaubertpodcast

]]> ambiguous loss, grief, brain injury, cardiac arrest, hope, healing, trauma, storytelling No Episode 3 - Trial of Extubation, Psalm 23 3 3 Episode 3 - Trial of Extubation, Psalm 23 full cfc5675a-8a6f-44ab-8a80-4e9bc2e5d3a8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/caf4fdf7 Michael spent 10 days in the cardiac ICU. He finally got the brain MRI where damage was seen in the thalamus. We didn't know the full extent of the brain damage just yet. Extubation was successful so the next step was to seek out a long term rehab facility. Megan shares how vulnerable and exposed this time in the hospital felt.

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]]> Michael spent 10 days in the cardiac ICU. He finally got the brain MRI where damage was seen in the thalamus. We didn't know the full extent of the brain damage just yet. Extubation was successful so the next step was to seek out a long term rehab facility. Megan shares how vulnerable and exposed this time in the hospital felt.

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]]> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1121 Michael spent 10 days in the cardiac ICU. He finally got the brain MRI where damage was seen in the thalamus. We didn't know the full extent of the brain damage just yet. Extubation was successful so the next step was to seek out a long term rehab facility. Megan shares how vulnerable and exposed this time in the hospital felt.

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]]> grief, trauma, loss, cardiac arrest, ICU, tracheostomy, extubation, vulnerability, support, Psalm 23, Shepherd Center, recovery No Episode 2 - The Next 48 Hours in ICU 2 2 Episode 2 - The Next 48 Hours in ICU full 420b0774-af59-499c-a760-b7deef511f4d https://share.transistor.fm/s/d055860f In this episode, Megan shares her journey following her husband's cardiac arrest and subsequent health challenges. She recounts the emotional turmoil of informing her children, navigating the ICU experience, and the overwhelming weight of responsibility that fell on her shoulders.  Megan reflects on the support from family and friends, the uncertainty of medical outcomes, and her search for hope and faith amidst trauma.

Chapters


00:00 Introduction to a Life-Changing Event

00:36 The Cardiac Arrest Incident

02:37 Facing the Unknown: Telling the Kids

04:35 The Hospital Experience Begins

06:58 Transitioning to Higher Care

10:43 Hope Amidst Uncertainty

12:24 Navigating Trauma and Decisions

17:45 Confronting the Reality of Trauma

20:47 Finding Faith in the Darkness


Devotional Book referenced: Jackie Hill Perry's "Upon Waking" 

]]> In this episode, Megan shares her journey following her husband's cardiac arrest and subsequent health challenges. She recounts the emotional turmoil of informing her children, navigating the ICU experience, and the overwhelming weight of responsibility that fell on her shoulders.  Megan reflects on the support from family and friends, the uncertainty of medical outcomes, and her search for hope and faith amidst trauma.

Chapters


00:00 Introduction to a Life-Changing Event

00:36 The Cardiac Arrest Incident

02:37 Facing the Unknown: Telling the Kids

04:35 The Hospital Experience Begins

06:58 Transitioning to Higher Care

10:43 Hope Amidst Uncertainty

12:24 Navigating Trauma and Decisions

17:45 Confronting the Reality of Trauma

20:47 Finding Faith in the Darkness


Devotional Book referenced: Jackie Hill Perry's "Upon Waking" 

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1465 In this episode, Megan shares her journey following her husband's cardiac arrest and subsequent health challenges. She recounts the emotional turmoil of informing her children, navigating the ICU experience, and the overwhelming weight of responsibility that fell on her shoulders.  Megan reflects on the support from family and friends, the uncertainty of medical outcomes, and her search for hope and faith amidst trauma.

Chapters


00:00 Introduction to a Life-Changing Event

00:36 The Cardiac Arrest Incident

02:37 Facing the Unknown: Telling the Kids

04:35 The Hospital Experience Begins

06:58 Transitioning to Higher Care

10:43 Hope Amidst Uncertainty

12:24 Navigating Trauma and Decisions

17:45 Confronting the Reality of Trauma

20:47 Finding Faith in the Darkness


Devotional Book referenced: Jackie Hill Perry's "Upon Waking" 

]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No Episode 1: The Night of Trauma 1 1 Episode 1: The Night of Trauma full fc8ff968-47fe-474d-a86e-34fba27574d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/05693f47 Megan shares her family's journey following her husband's anoxic brain injury, detailing the events leading up to the accident, the emergency response, and the emotional aftermath. Through storytelling, she reflects on the challenges of coping with trauma, the importance of community support, and her personal healing process.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction to the Journey

10:49 The Emergency Response

18:46 The Aftermath and Reflection

32:16 Outro


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]]> Megan shares her family's journey following her husband's anoxic brain injury, detailing the events leading up to the accident, the emergency response, and the emotional aftermath. Through storytelling, she reflects on the challenges of coping with trauma, the importance of community support, and her personal healing process.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction to the Journey

10:49 The Emergency Response

18:46 The Aftermath and Reflection

32:16 Outro


www.megandaubert.com
IG: @megandaubertpodcast

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 1947 Megan shares her family's journey following her husband's anoxic brain injury, detailing the events leading up to the accident, the emergency response, and the emotional aftermath. Through storytelling, she reflects on the challenges of coping with trauma, the importance of community support, and her personal healing process.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction to the Journey

10:49 The Emergency Response

18:46 The Aftermath and Reflection

32:16 Outro


www.megandaubert.com
IG: @megandaubertpodcast

]]> brain injury, family journey, trauma, healing, CPR, emergency response, personal story, resilience, faith, grief No Trailer Episode 1 1 Trailer Episode trailer b07c1df0-7402-4d54-88dc-9df32470016c https://share.transistor.fm/s/6ef06361 Megan shares her personal journey following her husband's cardiac arrest and subsequent brain injury. She discusses the concept of ambiguous loss and grief, the purpose behind her podcast, and the importance of faith and community in navigating hardships. Megan aims to provide encouragement to others facing similar challenges, while also documenting her family's experiences for her children and husband.

00:00 Introduction to a Life-Changing Event

01:46 Understanding Ambiguous Loss and Grief

03:09 The Purpose Behind the Podcast

05:07 The Role of Faith and Community in Healing

06:02 Looking Ahead: The Journey to Come
Music: Scarlett by Dodo Danciu, Artlist io


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]]> Megan shares her personal journey following her husband's cardiac arrest and subsequent brain injury. She discusses the concept of ambiguous loss and grief, the purpose behind her podcast, and the importance of faith and community in navigating hardships. Megan aims to provide encouragement to others facing similar challenges, while also documenting her family's experiences for her children and husband.

00:00 Introduction to a Life-Changing Event

01:46 Understanding Ambiguous Loss and Grief

03:09 The Purpose Behind the Podcast

05:07 The Role of Faith and Community in Healing

06:02 Looking Ahead: The Journey to Come
Music: Scarlett by Dodo Danciu, Artlist io


IG @megandaubertpodcast
Website www.megandaubert.com
YouTube @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:55:15 -0400 Megan Daubert Megan Daubert 398 Megan shares her personal journey following her husband's cardiac arrest and subsequent brain injury. She discusses the concept of ambiguous loss and grief, the purpose behind her podcast, and the importance of faith and community in navigating hardships. Megan aims to provide encouragement to others facing similar challenges, while also documenting her family's experiences for her children and husband.

00:00 Introduction to a Life-Changing Event

01:46 Understanding Ambiguous Loss and Grief

03:09 The Purpose Behind the Podcast

05:07 The Role of Faith and Community in Healing

06:02 Looking Ahead: The Journey to Come
Music: Scarlett by Dodo Danciu, Artlist io


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Website www.megandaubert.com
YouTube @MeganDaubertPodcast

]]> grief, ambiguous loss, community, faith, healing, podcast, personal journey, mental health, support, resilience No