Episode 5: The Day After: What Helped Me Survive the Unthinkable I Discover Hope Podcast I Sarah Koch-Schaapveld

Episode 9: “It’s Better This Way”: What EMDR Taught Me About Letting Go

This episode is dedicated to the life and legacy of Rick Enloe—husband, father, father in law, grandfather, pastor, friend and magical thinker! Author of Low Hanging Truth—and sponsored in his honor. Today I share the most vulnerable part of my healing journey: how EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helped my brain and heart integrate the shock of sudden loss and make room for hope again. You’ll hear the story behind “It’s better this way,” why grief can feel like your brain is “offline,” and what EMDR practically looks like—from the first appointment to the unexpected breakthroughs. If you or someone you love is walking through death, divorce, disappointment, or diagnosis, this is a gentle, science-and-spirit guide for the next step. Carry Rick’s voice with you—order his book Low Hanging Truth directly on Amazon here: Low Hanging Truth [https://www.amazon.com/LOW-HANGING-TRUTH-Short-Stories/dp/B0CY5PC7V2]. • Send a note or voice memo I can share on the show: sarah@discoverhope.org • Support/sponsor an episode: discoverhope.org

Episode 8: The One Question That Changed Everything: My Moment with Fran Graham

When my husband died suddenly on a family cruise, the grief was overwhelming—but the guilt hit just as hard. In this episode, I share the brave question I asked trauma expert Fran Graham—and how her unexpected answer shifted everything. From sleepless nights and emotional chaos to discovering radical acceptance and DBT therapy, this is the raw, unfiltered truth of what it looked like to fight for peace in the middle of devastation. If you’ve ever blamed yourself for something that broke your heart, this might be the lifeline you didn’t know you needed. To make a donation or sponsor an episode, visit discoverhope.org. Thank you for partnering with us to carry the message of Hope! #Grief #Healing #Hope #Death #Divorce #Disappointment #Diagnosis #DiscoverHopePodcast #StoriesOfSpokenHope #MentalHealth #RadicalAcceptance #WiseMind

Episode 7: Is This How I'll Feel Forever? The 7 Minute Grief Wave

When Sarah lost her husband, a widow looked her in the eye and said, “You’re going to miss him for the rest of your life.” It nearly broke her. But what happened next changed everything. In this episode of Discover Hope, Sarah shares the honest, practical tool that helped her survive those first waves of grief—armed with a bathtub, a stopwatch, and the truth that healing is possible. Whether you're facing death, divorce, disappointment, or diagnosis, this story is for anyone navigating heartbreak or life after impact. You are not alone. To make a donation or sponsor an episode, visit ⁠discoverhope.org⁠.Thank you for partnering with us to carry the message of Hope!#Grief #Healing #Hope #Death #Divorce #Disappointment #Diagnosis #DiscoverHopePodcast #StoriesOfSpokenHope

Episode 6: The 4 D's That Changed Everything! I Death Divorce Disappointment Diagnosis

I thought I was just trying to make two simple videos—something I could send when people asked, “Hey, what exactly did you guys do for Timm's cancer?” But somewhere in that process, something deeper showed up. This episode is me filling you in and laying a bit more of the groundwork. Why these four words: death, divorce, disappointment, diagnosis? Why now? And why do I keep asking for donations from people who haven’t even met me yet? This isn’t a traditional podcast. I’m not trying to be edgy or revolutionary—but truthfully, I haven’t seen anything else quite like what’s happening here. If you’ve ever wondered what’s really behind Discover Hope, this is the episode that pulls the curtain back a little more. To make a donation or sponsor an episode, visit ⁠discoverhope.org⁠.Thank you for partnering with us to carry the message of Hope!#Grief #Healing #Hope #Death #Divorce #Disappointment #Diagnosis #DiscoverHopePodcast #StoriesOfSpokenHope

Episode 5: The Day After: What Helped Me Survive the Unthinkable I Discover Hope Podcast I Sarah Koch-Schaapveld

Episode 5: The Day After: What Helped Me Survive the Unthinkable What do you actually do the day after your person dies? In this raw and deeply honest episode, I share what it was like waking up the morning after my husband Sheldon passed away suddenly while we were on a cruise with our four kids. From navigating the chaos of disembarkation to an unexplainable moment of grace outside the port, this is the story of surviving what I thought would destroy me. You'll hear how a random encounter gave me peace, how a friend helped me breathe again (literally), and the one piece of advice a therapist gave me that I still hold onto today. This episode is for anyone who’s ever wondered: * How do you keep going when your world shatters? * What do you say to someone going through deep grief? * How do you show up for your kids when you’re barely holding on yourself? Whether you’ve faced death, divorce, disappointment, or diagnosis—this space is for you. I’m not offering quick fixes. Just honest stories and spoken hope. Because sometimes healing starts with one deep breath—and someone simply saying, “I see you.” With you in the hard and the healing, — Sarah To make a donation or sponsor an episode, visit ⁠discoverhope.org⁠.Thank you for partnering with us to carry the message of Hope!#Grief #Healing #Hope #Death #Divorce #Disappointment #Diagnosis #DiscoverHopePodcast #StoriesOfSpokenHope