The Life We're Given: Stories of Resilience Through Life's Challenges

Re-release: From Brain Tumor to Breakthrough: Shayla Webb’s Story of Faith, Healing & Resilience

In this inspiring episode of The Life We’re Given podcast, host Brandi Lewis sits down with Shayla Webb, an attorney turned entrepreneur, to share her powerful story of resilience after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Shayla opens up about the moment her life changed, the emotional toll of her diagnosis, and how she found strength, hope, and purpose through faith. She shares her journey from working in law to launching her own business, The Aroma Room in Carmel, Indiana — a space designed to help others heal and find peace. Together, Brandi and Shayla discuss what it means to rebuild your life after hardship, how to embrace your story, and how faith can guide you through even the darkest moments. This episode is a must-listen for anyone walking through struggle, seeking healing, or looking for proof that miracles still happen. Links The Aroma Room: https://www.thearomaroom.us/

Overcoming Adversity: Christine Valdes on Leaving, Healing & Rebuilding

In this inspiring episode of The Life We’re Given, Brandi sits down with Christine Valdes to share her powerful journey from hardship to purpose. From immigrating to the United States as a child to becoming a young mother, Christine opens up about the challenges she faced and the moment she chose to rebuild her life. After leaving with nothing, she found herself relying on sleeping on a friend’s couch and fighting through one of the hardest seasons of her life. But through faith, resilience, and a commitment to personal growth, she transformed her circumstances—eventually building a successful career and stepping into leadership. In this conversation, Christine shares the importance of self-belief, positive affirmations, and the power of speaking life into yourself, even when your situation says otherwise. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck, is starting over, or needs a reminder that your current situation does not define your future.

From Loss to Legacy: Dr. Delicia Munfus-McCray on Grief, Stillbirth & Finding Purpose

In this deeply moving episode of The Life We’re Given, Brandi Lewis sits down with Dr. Delicia Munfus-McCray to share her powerful story of loss, healing, and purpose. After the devastating loss of her stillborn daughter, Priscilla, Dr. Delicia transformed her grief into a mission to help other families. As a pediatric perinatal pathologist, she now advocates for access to autopsies and has developed non-invasive methods to provide answers and closure to grieving parents. This conversation explores the emotional journey of grief after stillbirth, the importance of understanding loss, and how purpose can emerge even from the most painful experiences. Dr. Delicia also shares her work supporting children with special needs and the heart behind her nonprofit, which continues to impact families navigating loss. This episode is for anyone walking through grief, seeking answers, or looking for hope after loss.

The Moment I Chose Myself: Why It’s Not Selfish to Put You First

In this powerful solo episode of The Life We’re Given, Brandi Lewis shares a deeply personal reflection on the moment she had to choose herself — and how that decision changed everything. Through storytelling and lessons from past podcast guests, Brandi explores a common thread: the pivotal moment where growth begins. Whether it’s walking away from something that no longer serves you, setting boundaries, or prioritizing your mental and emotional well-being, choosing yourself is often the first step toward real transformation. This episode is a reminder that choosing yourself is not selfish — it’s necessary. When you begin to honor your needs, your growth, and your healing, you show up better in every area of your life. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, this conversation will help you reflect, reset, and take that first step forward. Sign up to receive weekly emails: https://wonderful-leaf-262.myflodesk.com/thelifeweregiven

How to Help Children Through Grief: A Therapist’s Guide to Healing After Loss | Stacy Schaffer

Grief is something we all experience—but when it comes to children, it’s often misunderstood. In this powerful episode of The Life We’re Given Podcast, Brandi Lewis sits down with child therapist and author Stacy Schaffer to explore how children process grief, trauma, and loss—and how adults can better support them through it. Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, Stacy shares how to build trust with children, recognize nonverbal signs of grief, and create safe spaces for emotional expression. This conversation also dives into real-world challenges families face today, including anxiety, school safety concerns, and the impact of social media on mental health. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, educator, or someone navigating grief yourself, this episode offers practical tools, emotional insight, and a deeper understanding of what it truly means to support a child through loss. This is more than a conversation—it’s a guide to showing up with compassion when it matters most. https://stacyschaffer.com/