For the Love of Mr. Jones Podcast

The Hidden Side of Grief

In this episode of For the Love of Mr. Jones, I share a raw moment from my son’s football practice where he struggled through a drill and broke down emotionally. What he said in that moment opened up a deeper conversation about grief, including how it shows up in children, in parenting, and in everyday life situations we don’t always recognize as grief. This episode explores performance grief, unexpected emotional triggers, and what it means to keep going while carrying loss. website: www.msjonespodcast.com Email: msjonespodcast@gmail.com

The Ones Who Hold Us Together

This episode reflects on family in its fullest form, not just the family we are born into or the family we are raising, but the people who quietly hold us up through life. Through a trip to Texas, long country drives, deep conversations, and moments of joy and reflection, this story explores how healing is often found in connection, presence, and the people who make us feel like we belong even when life feels heavy. Website www.msjonespodcast.com [http://www.msjonespodcast.com] Email: msjonespodcast@gmail.com [msjonespodcast@gmail.com]

Grief Packs A Bag Too

This week, my children and I took an unexpected trip from California to Texas. We didn't move, we simply needed a change of scenery, a chance to breathe, and a break from the weight of everyday life. What I discovered is that grief doesn't stay home when we travel. It comes along for the journey. But so does love. In this episode, I share our trip to Texas, the warmth of family, a powerful conversation with a grieving father, and what I've learned about the belongings we hold onto after losing someone we love. email: msjonespodcast@gmail.com [msjonespodcast@gmail.com] website: www.msjonespodcast.com [http://www.msjonespodcast.com]

Single Parenting Thru Grief

In this week's episode of For the Love of Mr. Jones, I share a heartfelt conversation about what it really means to heal after loss. I talk about the guilt that can come with smiling again, laughing again, and finding joy after grief. I also dive into grief education, discussing common misconceptions about grief and why healing doesn't mean we've forgotten the people we love. I open up about my journey as a widow and single parent, sharing the emotional weight of carrying an entire household while navigating my own healing. Through personal stories, faith, and reflection, I explore how grief and joy can coexist, what my children have taught me about resilience, and how trusting God has helped me continue moving forward even when life doesn't make sense. This episode includes a journal prompt for self-reflection, practical grief insights, encouragement for single parents, and a reminder that healing is not a betrayal of love, it's evidence that love continues. website [http://www.msjonespodcast.com] www.msjonespodcast.com [http://www.msjonespodcast.com] email msjonespodcast@gmail.com [msjonespodcast@gmail.com]

When Peace Is Not Free

In this episode, I share honestly about what this season of grief has been teaching me. I reflect on believing I would feel “okay” by the one-year mark, only to realize 18 months later that grief doesn’t work on a timeline. I talk about the waves of healing, the moments I’ve had to release heavy things I didn’t want to let go of, and how peace sometimes comes with a cost. This is a raw, real conversation about healing, surrender, and finding meaning in the middle of grief. And I’ll leave you with this, now that’s some good grief. Website: msjonespodcast.com [http://www.msjonespodcast.com] Email: msjonespodcast@gmail.com [msjonespodcast@gmail.com]