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Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Natasha Smith
75 episodes
3 months ago
Formerly the Love Drops Podcast, the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast was relaunched in Fall 2021 by Natasha Smith—ceritified grief educator, author, speaker, and podcaster—where she shares authentic conversations on faith, family, and grief.

This podcast was born out of a time when the world felt overwhelming—social injustice, division, and the weight of a global pandemic. It was loud. And in the midst of that noise, grief often felt overlooked. Yet, what we need most in challenging times is for someone to sit with us as we navigate loss and healing.Join me as we explore the realities of grief, finding hope in the midst of sorrow, and walking through loss with faith.

These conversations are deeply personal and inspired by my books, Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life and Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness.

Get Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life here.
Get Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness here.

Let’s continue the conversation:
📌 Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @imnatashasmith
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📌 Visit my website: http://www.imnatashasmith.comFollow along and join the conversation using #CanYouJustSitWithMe!

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Formerly the Love Drops Podcast, the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast was relaunched in Fall 2021 by Natasha Smith—ceritified grief educator, author, speaker, and podcaster—where she shares authentic conversations on faith, family, and grief.

This podcast was born out of a time when the world felt overwhelming—social injustice, division, and the weight of a global pandemic. It was loud. And in the midst of that noise, grief often felt overlooked. Yet, what we need most in challenging times is for someone to sit with us as we navigate loss and healing.Join me as we explore the realities of grief, finding hope in the midst of sorrow, and walking through loss with faith.

These conversations are deeply personal and inspired by my books, Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life and Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness.

Get Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life here.
Get Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness here.

Let’s continue the conversation:
📌 Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @imnatashasmith
📌 Join my newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bCTWML
📌 Visit my website: http://www.imnatashasmith.comFollow along and join the conversation using #CanYouJustSitWithMe!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/can-you-just-sit-with-me-with-natasha-smith--4123861/support.
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Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Soul Care for Black Woman Grief with Dr. Barbara Peacock
In this episode, Natasha is joined by Dr. Barbara Peacock, a Spiritual Director and author of the award-winning book Soul Care in African American Practice and several other books. She is the Founder of Barbara L. Peacock Ministries and the Peacock Soul Care Institute.

In this conversation, Dr. Peacock helps us as Black women get back to spiritual disciplines to help us navigate grief and this grief filled life in which we live.

Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:


  • Understanding Black Woman Grief
  • The Power of Spiritual Disciplines
  • Prayer and Its Vital Role
  • Creating Space for Soul Care


Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Black Woman Grief
  • Get your copy of Soul Care in African American Practice
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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Dr. Barbara Peacock (Guest)

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3 months ago
50 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Allyship, Grief, and the Church with Aubrey Sampson
In this episode, Natasha sits with Aubrey Sampson, author of several books on grief, lament, and hope including The Louder Song, Known, her best-selling kids book Big Feelings Days and her newest book What We Find in the Dark. Aubrey is a church planter and teaching pastor at Renewal Church, a multiethnic congregation in the Chicagoland area, the co-host of the Nothing is Wasted Podcast, and leads The Louder Song Community, an online gathering for grievers and those walking with the hurting. I am so very honored to know her.

In this conversation, Aubrey shares what it means to be an ally, how the church can better support and come alongside Black Women and how to encourage our hearts when we experience grief from her latest work What We Find In the Dark. 

Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:
  • Understanding Grief and Allyship
  • The Role of the Church in Addressing Grief
  • Naming Grief as a Path to Healing
  • A Companion in Darkness


Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Black Woman Grief
  • Get your copy of What We Find in the Dark
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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Aubrey Sampson (Guest)

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4 months ago
43 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Empowering Black Women through Activism and Advocacy with Ekemini Uwan
In this episode, Natasha sits with Ekemini Uwan, a public theologian, international human rights activist, and co-author of the 2023 NAACP Image Award Nominated book Truth’s Table: Black Women’s Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation.  She co-hosts the award-winning podcast Truth's Table and Get In The Word With Truth’s Table. Her writings have been published in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post Black Voices, and Hallmark Mahogany, and more. As one who is passionate about theology, Ekemini has a fierce commitment to the gospel and its implications for issues pertaining to reparations, racial injustice, anti-black racism, and white supremacy.

In this conversation, Ekemini shares the grief that many Black women experienced during the last presidential election—and continue to carry in its aftermath. It’s a collective grief, often held in silence, yet deeply felt. A grief that deserves space, care, and healing. 

Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:
  • Understanding Black Woman Grief
  • Embracing Activism and Advocacy
  • Intersectionality in Grief and Healing
  • Practical Ways to Support Black Women

Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Black Woman Grief
  • Get your copy of Truth's Table
Connect on Socials:

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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Ekemini Uwan (Guest)

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4 months ago
48 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
The Church, Grief and Sisterhood: Bridging the Gap with Liv Dooley
In this episode, Natasha sits with Liv Dooley, a Bible teacher and the podcast host of The Best Kept Secret with Liv Dooley, which has featured some of the leading teachers and burgeoning ministry leaders of our day. Liv is passionate about helping people enjoy greater intimacy and authority in Christ Jesus through prayer. She shares her heart about the church, grief and sisterhood.

Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:
  • Creating Safe Spaces
  • Navigating Church and Grief
  • The Role of Collaboration
  • The Power of Community and Accountability

Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Black Woman Grief
  • Get your copy of Selah-Bible Study Guide with Video Access: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel 
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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Liv Dooley (Guest)

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4 months ago
49 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Healing Together: Communal Grief and Rebuilding with Dawn Mann Sanders
In this episode, Natasha sits with Dawn Mann Sanders, an associate minister and has written and taught extensively on overcoming adversity and creating a new life, and she is the author of When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding.

Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:
  • Unspoken Grief
  • Breaking the Silence
  • Navigating Cultural and Societal Forces
  • Rebuilding Through Faith and Community

Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Black Woman Grief
  • Get your copy of When Your World Ends
Connect on Socials:

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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Dawn Mann Sanders (Guest)

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5 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Biblical Encouragement Amid Grief with Christina Patterson
In this episode, Natasha sits with Christina Patterson, Founder of Beloved Women, author, speaker. and bible teacher. Christina walks alongside women everyday encouraging them in the Word of God and in this episode she shares Biblical Encouragement for Black Women navigating grief. 
 
Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:
  • The Power of Presence in Grief
  • Finding Peace in Scripture
  • Embracing Emotional Authenticity
  • The Importance of Community Support


Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Black Woman Grief
  • Join Beloved Women
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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Christina Patterson (Guest)

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5 months ago
42 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Cultivating Allyship and the Power of Living Slow with Jodi Grubbs
In this episode, Natasha sits with Jodi Grubbs, Slow Living Advocate and author of Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale. In this conversation, we talk about the power of living slowly and what it means to come alongside Black Women. 
 
Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:
  • Understanding Through Presence
  • Empathy as a Strength
  • The Power of Living Slowly
  • Intentional Listening and Allyship

Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Black Woman Grief
  • Get your copy of Live Slowly
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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Jodi Grubbs (Guest)

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5 months ago
34 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Engaging in Grief, Lament, and Kingdom Work with Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson
In this episode, Natasha sits with Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson, a writer, speaker, leadership consultant, and mentoring coach. A former Marine Corps officer and U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Natasha has nearly 2 decades of experience in leadership and discipleship across military, government, church, and nonprofit spaces. She’s the founder of Leadership LINKS, Inc., author of Mentor for Life and Hope for Us, and editor of Voices of Lament. In this powerful conversation we dive into discipleship, mentorship, sponsorship, and how we can faithfully walk through Black Woman Grief with God and community. 
 
Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:
  • Understanding Black Woman Grief
  • The Role of Community in Healing
  • Mentorship and Leadership with Purpose
  • Creating Safe Spaces for Grief and Lament

Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Black Woman Grief
  • Get your copy of A Sojourner's Truth
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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson (Guest)

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5 months ago
52 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Navigating Racial and Ethnic Trauma with Sheila Wise Rowe
In this episode, Natasha sits with Sheila Wise Rowe, MEd, author of award winning "Healing Racial Trauma" and "Young Gifted and Black," to explore the complexities of identity formation, trauma, and the journey towards healing.
 
Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:
  • Understanding Racial and Ethnic Trauma
  • The Exhaustion of Identity Challenges
  • Coping Mechanisms and Community Support
  • The Path to Healing and Hope


Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Black Woman Grief
  • Get your copy of Healing Leadership Trauma
Connect on Socials:

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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Sheila Wise Rowe, MEd (Guest)

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5 months ago
36 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Reframing 'The Strong Black Woman' Narrative with Dr. Quantrilla Ard
In this episode, Natasha kicks off Season 7 with this ten-episode series with Dr. Quantrilla Ard. The episode serves as a rallying cry for Black women to embrace their full emotional spectrum and to create a balanced life filled with rest, resilience, and joy. Dr. Ard's vulnerability and insights remind us all that the journey through grief and strength is personal, and there is power in sharing and living our truths.
 
Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:
  • The Strong Black Woman Stereotype
  • Navigating Expectations and Setting Boundaries
  • Deconstructing and Reframing Strength
  • Honoring Resilience Without Pressure

Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Black Woman Grief
  • Join the It's All Grief To Me Community 
Connect on Socials:

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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Dr. Quantrilla Ard (Guest)

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5 months ago
43 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Introducing: Sitting With Black Woman Grief
Every loss is worthy of the space and grace to grieve. Sitting With Black Woman Grief is an exclusive podcast series dedicated to giving space and voice to the specific loss and grief experienced by Black Women. Black woman grief is real and it is valid. 

In this ten-episode series, host Natasha Smith, author of Black Woman Grief (and Can You Just Sit With Me) sits with guests and invite them to share their Black Woman grief experience as a Black Woman or ally. Offering solidarity, compassion, hope, and support for those navigating Black Woman grief and those who come alongside us. 

Dear Black Woman,
My hope is that as you listen to this series, you will feel seen, heard, and understood. And that you will sense the hand of the Lord covering you with love, hope, and strength.

And for those who serve and support Black Women, I pray you find this series informative, helpful, and hope filled. 

Get Black Woman Grief book here or wherever books are sold. 

Subscribe and listen to past seasons of the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast here

About the Host:
Natasha Smith (here)

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6 months ago
4 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Chelsea Ohlemiller on Sitting with Mother Loss, Faith, and the Holidays
In this episode, Natasha sits with Chelsea Ohlemiller. She is the author of the new book Now That She's Gone, a book about her own journey of grief at the loss of her mother. Known for her blog, Happiness, Hope & Harsh Realities, Chelsea's work can be found featured in the national bestseller “So God Made a Mother” and two Chicken Soup for the Soul books, also published online by platforms such as Her View From Home, (in)Courage, Love What Matters and more. You don't want to miss this special episode, closing out Season 6.
 
Come and sit with us and join the conversation. 
Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:

  • The Continuing Journey of Grief
  • The Role of Faith in Healing
  • Coping with Holidays and Traditions
  • Hope and Encouragement

Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
  • Get your copy of Now That She's Gone
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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Chelsea Ohlemiller (Guest)

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8 months ago
36 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Corine E. Phillips on Sitting with Child Loss and Faith
In this episode, Natasha sits with Corine E. Phillips, a wife and mom, originally from Cameroon, she now calls the US home. She is the author of When I Lost My Son to Him, where she shares her heartfelt story of losing her 2-year-old son Caleb, a story of loss and love that she hopes will bring comfort to parents who have experienced similar heartbreak. 

Come and sit with us and join the conversation. 
Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:
  • A Story of Reckless Love
  • Honoring our loved ones
  • Navigating uncertainty and trusting God
  • Faith amid heartbreaking loss

Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
  • Get your copy of When I Lost My Son To Him


Connect on Socials:

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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Corine E. Phillips (Guest)

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8 months ago
29 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
George Ackerman on Sitting with Mother Loss and Parkinson's Disease
In this episode, Natasha sits with George Ackerman, PhD, Sharon’s son, works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman on 1/1/2020 due to Parkinson’s Disease.


He wanted to honor his mother and continue to help in the Parkinson’s awareness cause and did not know how to bring change. TogetherForSharon® was started as a family for the purpose of keeping his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman’s, memory alive and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for a cure.

Come and sit with us and join this important conversation. 
Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:

  • George's Personal Story and advocacy work
  • Importance of unity in the fight against Parkinson's disease
  • Importance of raising awareness
  • The broader impact of Parkinson's


Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
  • Connect with Together For Sharon organization
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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
George Ackerman (Guest)

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9 months ago
29 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Dawn Sanders on Sitting with Rebuilding When Your World Ends (Part 2)
In this episode, Natasha sits with Dawn Sanders, an associate minister at First Baptist Church of Glenarden (FBCG), where she serves as the director of the sermon-based life groups ministry. Dawn has written and taught extensively on overcoming adversity and creating a new life and she includes a roadmap of just how to do this in her new book When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life.

So come and sit with us and join the conversation. This is part 2 of 2 of our conversation. Be sure to listen to part 1 to get the full conversation. Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:

  • Embracing the creative process of rebuilding
  • Importance of witnessing grief
  • Importance of support
  • God's presence during difficult times
Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
  • Get your copy of When Your World Ends
Connect on Socials:

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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Dawn Sanders (Guest)

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9 months ago
29 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Dawn Sanders on Sitting with Rebuilding When Your World Ends (Part 1)
In this episode, Natasha sits with Dawn Sanders, an associate minister at First Baptist Church of Glenarden (FBCG), where she serves as the director of the sermon-based life groups ministry. Dawn has written and taught extensively on overcoming adversity and creating a new life and she includes a roadmap of just how to do this in her new book When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding a Life.

So come and sit with us and join the conversation. This is part 1 of our conversation. Be sure to listen to part 2 to get the full conversation. Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:

  • Embracing the creative process of rebuilding
  • Importance of witnessing grief
  • Importance of support
  • God's presence during difficult times
Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
  • Get your copy of When Your World Ends
Connect on Socials:

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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Dawn Sanders (Guest)

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9 months ago
30 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Sara Schneider on Sitting with Meaning Making Amid Devastating Loss
In this episode, Natasha sits with Sara Schneider, a 3x NICU mom to three boys, two on earth and one in Heaven. She is the founder of Bowen Walker Foundation, a national nonprofit serving grieving and bereaved children after trauma and loss, and author of the new book One Mother of a Miracle.

As always, you will find this conversation both helpful as well as hopeful, so come and sit with us and join the conversation. Please let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:

  • Challenges of Sustained Support in Grief
  • Parenting While Grieving
  • The Importance of Honest Communication
  • Faith as a Foundation of Strength
Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
  • Get your copy of One Mother of a Miracle
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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Sara Schneider (Guest)

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9 months ago
38 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Kelsey Scism on Sitting with Grief and One Year with Jesus
In this episode, Natasha sits with Kelsey Scism, a wife, mother, former language arts teacher, and author of her new book One Year With Jesus. Kelsey shares her personal story of loss and grief and how her new book will help young readers in their faith.

Come and sit with us and join the conversation and let us know what resonates with you. 

Main points:

  • The power of presence
  • Transforming tragedy into purpose
  • Developing spiritual muscles early on
  • Building community and conversation
Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
  • Connect with One Year With Jesus
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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Kelsey Scism (Guest)

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10 months ago
35 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Alisha Reginal on Sitting with Pregnancy and Infant Loss
In this episode, Natasha sits with Alisha Reginal. She is a faith-filled Christian, wife, and mother of two boys. After the stillbirth of their first son, Travis Jr., she and her husband founded Remembering My Child, an organization that helps bereaved parents grieve and cherish their children's memories.

Come and sit with us and join the conversation and let us know what resonates with you. 


Main points:

  • The emotional and mental challenges
  • The role of faith and the support systems
  • Practical advice and personal anecdotes to offer hope and guidance
  • Helpful organizations for remembering your child after loss

Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
  • Connect with Rememering My Child

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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Alisha Reginal (Guest)

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10 months ago
44 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Lea Turner on Sitting with God in the Midst of Grief and Trauma
In this epiosde, Lea Turner, author of The Freedom To Feel, joins Natasha for a conversation on how to find God in the midst of grief and trauma. Leah graciously shares her experiences navigating multiple losses including her father's cancer, her mother's cancer diagnosis, a tragic house fire, and her son's struggle with addiction. This episode is chalked with so many truths about the harsh realities of grief as well as the hope we can find in the midst of it.

Come and sit with us and join the conversation and let us know what resonates with you. 


Main points:

  • Navigating Multiple Losses
  • Confronting Grief
  • Importance of Community
  • Finding Strength Through Faith


Helpful Links:
  • Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha here.
  • Get your copy of Can You Just Sit With Me?
  • Get your copy of The Freedom to Feel

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Host & Guest: 
Natasha Smith (Host)
Lea Turner (Guest)

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10 months ago
31 minutes

Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
Formerly the Love Drops Podcast, the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast was relaunched in Fall 2021 by Natasha Smith—ceritified grief educator, author, speaker, and podcaster—where she shares authentic conversations on faith, family, and grief.

This podcast was born out of a time when the world felt overwhelming—social injustice, division, and the weight of a global pandemic. It was loud. And in the midst of that noise, grief often felt overlooked. Yet, what we need most in challenging times is for someone to sit with us as we navigate loss and healing.Join me as we explore the realities of grief, finding hope in the midst of sorrow, and walking through loss with faith.

These conversations are deeply personal and inspired by my books, Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life and Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness.

Get Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life here.
Get Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness here.

Let’s continue the conversation:
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