<p>Grief shows up in unexpected moments — a memory, a place, even something as simple as a family event… <strong>especially during the holidays.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>In this Wonder Story Highlight, <strong>Heather O’Brien</strong>, host of the <strong>Heal with God Podcast</strong>, and I talk honestly about navigating grief, seasonal depression, and what it looks like to feel the emotion, process it, and keep moving forward without staying stuck.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>For years, I avoided grieving. I stayed busy, took care of others, and pushed my own tears aside. But as loss kept piling up, I realized I couldn’t outrun it anymore — <strong>I had to grieve.</strong><br></p><p><br></p><p>And in that journey, God met me with a closeness I didn’t even know to expect.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this conversation, we explore:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>• How grief shows up in everyday moments</p><p><br>• Why avoiding grief keeps you stuck</p><p><br>• What healthy grieving looks like</p><p><br>• How to take negative thoughts captive before they pull you deeper</p><p><br>• Why community matters when depression whispers “isolate”</p><p><br>• The surprising connection between helping others and emotional healing</p><p><br>• What the Bible actually says about comfort, mourning, and hope</p><p><br></p><p>If you&#39;re walking through grief or depression, this highlight is for you.</p><p><br><strong>You’re not alone. There is hope.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>✨ <strong>Watch full episodes on any streaming platform:</strong></p><p><br>YouTube • Goodvue Network • FaithfulStream.com • Spotify • Apple Podcasts<br><strong>Search:</strong> <em>Witness the Wonder — Christina Smith</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>✨ CONNECT WITH HEATHER O’BRIEN</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Prophetic Healing Workshop: </strong><a href="https://heatherobrien.net/workshop" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://heatherobrien.net/workshop</a></p><p><br><strong>Podcast: </strong><em>Heal With God</em><br><strong>Instagram:</strong> @healwithgodpodcast</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>✨<strong> CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA SMITH</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>YouTube:</strong> <a href="https://youtube.com/@witnessthewonder" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://youtube.com/@witnessthewonder</a></p><p><br><strong>Instagram, Facebook, TikTok:</strong> @witnessthewonder</p><p><br><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com</a></p><p><br><strong>Patreon:</strong> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/witnessthewonder" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.patreon.com/witnessthewonder</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🤝 <strong>PARTNER WITH WITNESS THE WONDER</strong></p><p><br></p><p>If this highlight encouraged you, would you consider supporting the show? Your shares, reviews, and financial gifts help keep these stories going.</p><p><br></p><p>Donate: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MKYXMV2Q4JS8U" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=MKYXMV2Q4JS8U</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>💛 <strong>BIRCH GOLD FREE INFO KIT:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Looking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times?<br>Birch Gold makes it simple to diversify with physical gold and silver.<br>Get your free info kit at: <a href="https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.ChristinaSmithOfficial.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#grief #grieftips #griefsupport #depressionhelp #seasonaldepression #healingjourney #innerhealing #mentalhealthmatters #emotionalwellbeing #takeeverythoughtcaptive #choosingjoy #overcomingdepression #youarenotalone #healingispossible #holidaygrief #mindsetmatters #witnessTheWonder</p>