In this episode of the Heart and Soulution podcast, Mike and Kristen Jones explore the complex nature of grief, using the recent passing of Kristen’s father to illustrate how to process loss more effectively. They move beyond the traditional "pull up your socks" mentality of previous generations to examine grief as a multi-layered experience that involves more than just death; it encompasses disappointment, missed expectations, and significant life transitions. They talk of what they have learned and share it with humility and rawness.

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Reference material and Resources to dive deeper:

• Weller, Frances; The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief; 2015; North Atlantic Books.

• The Place We Find Ourselves podcast with Adam Young; Five part series on grief (episode 132).

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In this special episode, Mike and Kristen Jones celebrate the life and legacy of Kristen’s late father, a retired Navy officer who recently passed away. They describe him as an extraordinarily generous man who frequently sacrificed his own career dreams to support his family’s stability and goals. The couple shares lighthearted anecdotes about his unique dietary habits, his humorous "billisms," and the way he warmly welcomed Mike into the family despite his unconventional appearance. They also highlight his character and humility, specifically noting his willingness to apologize and his joy in helping others. Ultimately, the hosts use his life as a reminder to live intentionally and consider the lasting impact one’s actions have on loved ones.

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Reference material and Resources to dive deeper:

• Emotionally Healthy Relationships by Pete and Gerri Scazzero. ⁠⁠Workbook and video training course.⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠Genogram exercise and Unbiblical Family Commandments⁠⁠.

Connect with Heart and Solution:

• Follow on Instagram: Join the conversation ⁠⁠⁠@heartandsoulution.⁠⁠⁠

• Share Your Ideas: Let Mike and Kristen know your ideas for future episodes and engage in the conversation on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Mike and Kristen Jones discuss the importance of learning from the past to avoid repeating mistakes in romantic and family relationships. Drawing on the book Emotionally Healthy Relationships, they explore how family of origin shapes a person’s views on conflict, success, and emotions through inherited "commandments." They emphasize that while individuals often adopt unhealthy generational patterns, it is never too late to rewrite these rules and pursue healing. By using tools like the genogram, couples can visually map out their family history to identify where dysfunction began and where positive shifts occurred. Ultimately, the discussion encourages listeners to examine their upbringing to build more intentional, authentic, and emotionally healthy foundations for their current lives.

(C) 2025 All Music by Mike and Kristen Jones for use by Heart and Soulution, including Heart and Soulution theme, Card of the day jingle and all background music; generated with Suno.ai.

Reference material and Resources to dive deeper:

• Emotionally Healthy Relationships by Pete and Gerri Scazzero. Workbook and video training course.

• Genogram exercise and Unbiblical Family Commandments.

Connect with Heart and Solution:

• Follow on Instagram: Join the conversation ⁠⁠@heartandsoulution.⁠⁠

• Share Your Ideas: Let Mike and Kristen know your ideas for future episodes and engage in the conversation on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠.