While We're Waiting, With Jill and Brad Sullivan (S12E28)
Episode description
In this episode of the Self-Brain Surgery podcast, Dr. Lee Warren interviews Jill and Brad Sullivan, who share their poignant journey of losing their daughter, Hannah, to glioblastoma. Despite their immense grief, the Sullivans found purpose and hope by establishing While We're Waiting, a ministry providing retreats for bereaved parents across multiple states and internationally. They discuss the challenges of parenting a surviving child, the importance of faith, and how they managed to transform their loss into a legacy honoring Hannah. The conversation also touches upon Brad's near-fatal accident and the renewed sense of purpose it brought to their lives.
00:00 Introduction to the Self-Brain Surgery Podcast
00:08 Meet Jill and Brad Sullivan
00:12 The Loss of Their Daughter, Hannah
00:29 The Loss to Legacy Shift
00:58 Jill and Brad's Story of Resilience
01:14 A Twist in Their Journey
01:47 Starting the Conversation with Jill and Brad
02:01 Brad and Jill's Background
03:34 Hannah's Diagnosis
05:07 Facing the Diagnosis with Faith
08:05 Hannah's Journey Through Treatment
10:38 Parenting Through Grief
17:08 The Birth of 'While We're Waiting'
21:23 Expanding the Ministry
28:38 Brad's Accident and Recovery
33:01 Words of Encouragement and Advice
34:57 Conclusion and Contact Information
- Learn more about Jill and Brad's While We're Waiting retreats for bereaved parents
- Be sure to check out my latest book, Hope Is the First Dose!
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