Held Together: Dr. Rebecca Thompson on Motherhood, Medicine, and Making Meaning

What it means to be held together in the face of deep loss—and how sharing our stories helps us heal.

In this episode, Chrissie Ott sits down with Dr. Rebecca Thompson, author of Held Together, for a moving, deeply human exploration of motherhood, grief, creativity, and connection. With raw honesty and quiet strength, Rebecca shares how loss shaped her—and how storytelling helped her heal.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why grief and joy aren’t opposites—and how they often live side by side
• How vulnerability creates space for healing, empathy, and deeper relationships
• The power of creative expression and community in finding your voice again

This conversation is tender, reflective, and full of grace. If you’ve ever felt the tension between breaking down and holding on… or if you’re searching for beauty in the messy middle—press play. You’re not alone.

Think of this as your reset button.
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More from Rebecca Thompson:
Website: https://www.rebeccanthompson.com/
Held Together Book order: https://www.rebeccanthompson.com/order 

Stay connected with us:
Dr. Chrissie Ott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissieottmd
Joy Point Solutions: https://www.instagram.com/joypointsolutions
Solving for Joy Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/solvingforjoypodcast
Full transcript and more: https://www.solvingforjoy.com 

Music by Denys Kyshchuk (AudioCoffee): https://www.audiocoffee.net