The holiday season is often painted as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. But what happens when your reality doesn’t match the festive ideal?

In this final episode of 2024, Brad and Grace discuss the struggles many face during the holidays—family tensions, grief, loss, and the loneliness that can accompany this season.

Join them for an honest and compassionate conversation about how to navigate the pain of “not-so-merry” holidays and find moments of hope and healing along the way. Additionally, you can read more about this topic in Grace's blog post!

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In a world where loneliness is on the rise, the solution might seem counterintuitive: what if embracing solitude could actually heal our sense of isolation?

In this follow-up to their deep dive into loneliness, Brad and Grace welcome back special guest Karla Drader to explore the transformative power of solitude. Together, they discuss the difference between loneliness and solitude, and how choosing intentional moments alone might reconnect us to ourselves and others in profound ways.

Join the conversation and discover how solitude could be the unexpected key to a more connected, flourishing life.

#SolitudeHealing #CounterintuitiveConnection #TheSacredSofa #FlourishingInSolitude

Loneliness is more than just a feeling—it's become a silent epidemic affecting millions over the past 30 years. But could there be more to this emotion than meets the eye?

In this episode of The Sacred Sofa, Brad and Grace sit down with special guest Karla Drader to dive into the intricacies of loneliness. Together, they explore its roots, its impact on our well-being, and the surprising ways it might guide us toward deeper connection and personal growth.

Tune in to discover how facing loneliness head-on could unlock a path to a richer, more flourishing life.

#LonelinessExplored #FindConnection #TheSacredSofa #FlourishingThroughLoneliness