📢 Nobody told me the second year would be harder than the first. In this deeply vulnerable and heartfelt episode, Teresa Reiniger and co-host LaWayna Berry reunite for an honest conversation about what grief really looks like after the first year, when the world expects you to be "doing better," and your heart still aches deeply. LaWayna opens up about life in the second year following the loss of her son, Joshie. She shares how the initial fog of shock gave way to a heavier emotional reality w...
Aug 21, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 33
📢 What if your greatest pain became your greatest purpose? In this powerful episode, Sofia Carpenter shares her extraordinary journey of surviving a tragic accident as a child, navigating the foster care system, and ultimately becoming a fierce coach dedicated to helping others heal and rise. Her story is a testament to the unshakable strength of the human spirit and the healing power of faith, love, and inner work. Sofia opens up about the layers of loss, trauma, and redemption that shaped her...
Aug 14, 2025•41 min•Season 2Ep. 32
📢 What do you do when life throws you grief, chaos, and change over and over again? In this powerful episode of Female Voices, Life and Loss , Teresa Reiniger sits down with certified life and mindset coach Cindy Richardson to explore her deeply personal story of loss, growth, and reinvention. Cindy opens up about her childhood experience growing up with a mother who battled bipolar disorder and depression, and the heartbreak of eventually losing her to suicide. She shares the emotional toll of...
Aug 07, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 31
📢 What happens when a child raised in chaos grows into a woman who leads with purpose, love, and vision? In this gripping and soul-stirring episode of Female Voices: Life and Loss , we welcome Newoka LaShelle an advocate, author, speaker, and Executive Director of Senior Services of Eastern Missouri, LLC . From surviving childhood abuse, rape, and homelessness, to founding her own non-medical in home care agency that specializes in memory care management, respite care, and hospice support , New...
Jul 31, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 30
📢 What happens when a mother loses her only child and discovers that love, connection, and even communication don't end with death? In this week’s deeply powerful episode of Female Voices, Life and Loss , Teresa Reiniger sits down with Tara Blevins a bereaved mother navigating life after the devastating loss of her son, Keith. Through raw emotion and radiant strength, Tara opens up about the pain of addiction, the burden of guilt, and the extraordinary healing that unfolded when she began to se...
Jul 24, 2025•43 min•Season 2Ep. 28
📢 When a child dies, two hearts break and they don’t have to break apart. In this deeply moving episode of Female Voices: Life & Loss , Teresa Reiniger sits down with LaWayna and Josh Berry, devoted parents who open their hearts about the devastating loss of their three-year-old son, Joshie. With grace, honesty, and deep vulnerability, they share how grief has reshaped their relationship, their faith, and their everyday lives. Together, the Berry’s explore the raw and often unspoken complex...
Jul 17, 2025•51 min•Season 2Ep. 28
📢 What happens when the weight of survival becomes too much to bear? Join LaWayna Berry and Teresa Reiniger as they unpack Tyler Perry’s emotionally raw film Straw . It’s a story of a mother's silent suffering, survival in the face of crushing sacrifice, and the last straw that breaks her. This episode is a journey through heartbreaking scenes, systemic injustice, and hopeful redemption in the most unexpected places. In this episode, LaWayna Berry and Teresa Reiniger delve into Tyler Perry’s em...
Jul 10, 2025•55 min•Season 2Ep. 27
📢 Even if the sky is clear, your heart may still feel stormy. In this raw and reflective episode of Female Voices: Life & Loss , co-hosts Teresa Reiniger and LaWayna Berry open their hearts to discuss the emotional aftermath of the recent St. Louis tornado. This is more than a conversation about physical destruction, it’s about the invisible wounds that natural disasters leave behind. Together, they explore the layers of hidden grief …the kind that lingers when homes are lost, routines are ...
Jul 03, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 26
📢 He carried more than his uniform, he carried the weight of loss, love, and unspoken grief. In this deeply moving episode of Female Voices: Life & Loss , Teresa Reiniger and LaWayna Berry welcome back Papi (Nathaniel Hill) devoted husband, grandfather, U.S. veteran to share his profound journey through military trauma , unresolved grief from his father's death, and the healing power of faith and familial presence. With raw vulnerability, Papi opens up about the emotional burden of deliveri...
Jun 26, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 25
📢 Today we honor the men who shaped us—not just our dads, but every man who showed up with love, protection, and presence. In this episode of Female Voices: Life & Loss , hosts LaWayna Berry and Teresa Reiniger explore the deeply personal and often complex emotions surrounding Father’s Day . Through raw, honest reflection, they share how fathers, stepfathers, godfathers, and male mentors have left a lasting imprint on their lives , not just through presence, but through support, guidance, a...
Jun 19, 2025•45 min•Season 2Ep. 24
📢 Have you noticed the silent grief men carry and wondered how to stand beside them in their pain? In this powerful episode of Female Voices: Life and Loss , co-hosts LaWayna Berry and Teresa Reiniger welcome Derrick Howell, LCSW and former NASW Missouri chapter president, to explore the often-overlooked landscape of men’s grief, particularly among fathers and young male athletes. Derrick shares strategies for creating emotionally safe spaces, nurturing emotional intelligence, and supporting me...
Jun 12, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 23
📢 What happens when a father leaves—and no onetalks about it? In this episode, Teresa Reiniger sits down with Laura McCoy, founder of the nonprofit Daddy Don’t Go , to discuss the often-overlooked crisis of fatherlessness and its lifelong impact on children, families, and communities. Drawing from her own experience as a daughter of divorce , Laura shares the emotional truth behind her mission to launch a nationwide movement urging parents and especially fathers not to divorce their kids. Throu...
Jun 05, 2025•48 min•Season 2Ep. 22
📢 What does motherhood really look like? In this raw and deeply moving episode, co-hosts Teresa Reiniger and Wayna Berry dive into the many faces of motherhood, biological, chosen, lost, and rediscovered. From childhood memories and strong matriarchs to infertility, pregnancy loss, and parenting through grief, they explore how motherhood is shaped by love, loss, and resilience. This episode honors all mothering journeys, because no path looks the same, and everyone deserves to be seen. “There’s...
May 29, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 21
📢 What if your greatest losses became the turning point to discovering your true purpose? In this episode, Teresa sits down with Ragan Andrew , Certified Travel Professional, grief advocate, and passionate connector of people. Her story weaves through profound loss, losing her only sibling, experiencing divorce, and job loss and the unexpected healing she found by embracing change. Ragan shares how she took a leap of faith and moved cross-country during the pandemic, rediscovering joy, resilien...
May 22, 2025•52 min•Season 2Ep. 20
📢 Grief is never just one thing …it’s layered, raw, and deeply personal. In this powerful episode of Female Voices: Life and Loss , hosts Teresa sits down with Lindsey Silko—combat veteran, EMDR-trained therapist, and mother of three living children who has journeyed through nine pregnancies and six heartbreaking losses . Lindsey’s story is one of resilience forged through profound grief, faith, and an unyielding commitment to healing. From her days as a medic in the Air Force, where she cared ...
May 15, 2025•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 19
📢 What if healing, leadership, and creativity could all sit at the same table, covered in yarn and compassion? In this powerful and heart-opening episode of Female Voices, Life and Loss , hosts Teresa and LaWayna sit down with Heather Swan a former corporate executive turned community builder, yarn shop owner, and festival creator. Heather’s journey weaves together decades of leadership in youth coaching, corporate management, and women’s empowerment, yet it was a season of deep personal loss a...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 18
📢 "Grief isn’t something you outrun — it’s something you learn to carry." In this week’s episode, Falisha Hoffman shares her powerful journey through grief after the loss of her son, Jackson, a child with special needs who taught her the meaning of unconditional love and resilience. Falisha opens up about the layered heartbreak of navigating child loss and betrayal, and what it’s taken to begin rebuilding trust in herself and exploring love again. Alongside hosts LaWayna and Teresa, she discuss...
May 01, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 17
📢 When life asks you to carry so much, how do you remember to carry yourself too? In this heartfelt episode of Female Voices: Life and Loss , LaWayna Berry and Teresa Reiniger dive into the multi-layered world of holistic self-care , weaving together laughter, wisdom, and tender reflections. With honesty and vulnerability, they explore how different forms of self-care physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual —intertwine with the journey of grief, motherhood, and womanhood . Through pe...
Apr 24, 2025•59 min•Season 2Ep. 16
📢 “Ever feel like you’re running on empty yet can’t stop moving?” In this episode of Female Voices: Life and Loss , host Teresa Reiniger sits down with holistic healing and rest specialist Keri Lemmons to explore the deep connections between grief, healing, and the transformative power of rest. Together, they dive into Keri’s personal journey through chronic fatigue and how unprocessed loss and societal pressure to “push through” can keep us stuck. This heart-centered conversation highlights th...
Apr 17, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 15
📢 What if the first step to healing wasn’t doing more—instead about being more present with yourself? Grief can place us on autopilot, pulling us away from who we truly are. In this heartfelt episode, Teresa sits down with returning guest Candace Kluba —mother, educator, and mentor—who vulnerably shares her transformative journey through personal loss, disconnection, and ultimately, healing. After experiencing pregnancy loss and stillbirth, Candace found herself in a spiral of self-loathing and...
Apr 10, 2025•41 min•Season 2Ep. 14
📢 What happens when grief stacks upon grief, and you're the one everyone turns to for strength? In this deeply moving episode, Teresa sit down with Laverne and Nate Hill—beloved grandparents of Joshie, and parents to LaWayna—to explore their journey through overwhelming grief, family resilience, and the silent burden of always being “the strong one.” From losing nine loved ones in a single year to the generational ripple effects of unspoken trauma, this conversation invites listeners to pause, ...
Apr 03, 2025•53 min•Season 2Ep. 13
📢 Love isn't static; it's a journey that transforms with time." In this week’s episode, Teresa and LaWayna dive deep into the evolving journey of love and marriage, sharing personal insights from two very different stages—Teresa celebrating 46 years with her husband, and LaWayna navigating year 9 of her own marriage. Together, they explore how relationships transform over time, from the passionate beginnings to the challenges of parenting, blended families, grief, and major life transitions. Wi...
Mar 27, 2025•50 min•Season 2Ep. 12
✨ Whether you’re a business owner, a mother, or someone looking to reclaim your personal power—this episode will leave you inspired to take action. 🔗 Listen now and start prioritizing YOU! In this episode, Teresa sits down with Kimberly Beckley , owner of Simplifying Beauty Salon and founder of the new Simplifying Beauty Academy . More than a beauty industry leader, Kimberly is on a mission to help women embrace their confidence, set boundaries, and redefine self-care as a necessity—not a luxur...
Mar 20, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 11
What happens when you leave behind a 30-year corporate career to chase your passion? In this inspiring episode, Teresa Reiniger sits down with Rhonda Travers, a former corporate leader turned entrepreneur, to explore breaking barriers, redefining success, and overcoming self doubt. Rhonda shares her deeply personal journey of stepping outside her comfort zone , facing fear head-on, and navigating the unexpected loss of identity that came with leaving her long-established career. She opens up abo...
Mar 13, 2025•51 min•Season 2Ep. 10
"What feels like an ending can actually be the mostbeautiful beginning." In this week’s episode, Wayna sits down with Carol Fletcher. Carol is a woman of faith, resilience, and empowerment. As a wife, mother of five in a blended family, and entrepreneur , she has embraced both the beauty and challenges of transformation. With a background in advertising at iHeart Media , she now serves as a Sales Director in the beauty industry , where her work extends beyond selling products—it's about building...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Grief changes everything—including how we care for ourselves. Why do so many women struggle to prioritize themselves in grief? How can small acts of self-care become a path toward healing? In this deeply personal episode, Wayna shares her experience of navigating life after the loss of her son, while Teresa reflects on the emotional weight of losing her mother. Together, they explore the complex relationship between self-love and grief, shedding light on the emotional overwhelm, societal expecta...
Feb 27, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Grief doesn’t just happen to us—it transforms us. Grief is messy. It’s complicated. And sometimes, it takes us years to realize how deeply it has shaped us. In this powerful episode of Female Voices: Life & Loss, Wayna Berry sits down with Mimsy Hebron —an author, speaker, artist, and ordained minister—to explore the unexpected ways grief reshapes our lives. Mimsy shares her deeply personal journey of losing both parents within a year, navigating the challenges of caregiving, and rediscoveri...
Feb 20, 2025•57 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Grief doesn’t have a timeline—especially when justice remains unresolved. In this powerful continuation of last week’s conversation, Teresa Reiniger sits down with Julie Swaney, who shares the deeply personal journey of losing her sister, Betsy, in a sudden and tragic way. Grief is already complex , and when combined with an ongoing legal battle, media attention, and the responsibility of stepping in as a support system for grieving family members, it becomes even more overwhelming. Julie reflec...
Feb 13, 2025•28 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Grief isn’t just about saying goodbye—it’s about navigating everything that follows. In this deeply moving episode, Teresa Reiniger sits down with Julie Swaney to share the heartbreaking story of losing her sister, Betsy, in a sudden and tragic event. Julie opens up about the complexities of grieving within a family, the emotional toll of navigating a high-profile legal case, and the profound responsibility of stepping into support for her nieces. She reflects on the ongoing nature of grief, the...
Feb 06, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this week's episode, Teresa Reiniger interviews LaWayna Berry, a coach, counselor, and advocate for holistic healing. They dive deep into how grief impacts every area of life not just emotions, also finances, relationships, career growth, and overall well-being. LaWayna shares her inspiring journey from criminal justice to holistic counseling, revealing how personal loss and trauma shaped her professional path. She opens up about her passion for mental health awareness, the unique challenges ...
Jan 30, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 4
