For the Love of Mr. Jones Podcast

Grieving the Old You

In this episode of For the Love of Mr. Jones, I open up about something that doesn’t get talked about enough, grieving the person I used to be. After losing my husband Eric, I changed in ways I didn’t expect. Motherhood felt different. Love felt different. And somewhere along the way, I realized I was mourning the old me , the woman who was softer, more affectionate, and full of life before grief reshaped her.
I talk about what it feels like to let go of versions of yourself you never planned to lose ,the healthy you, the happy you, the one who didn’t carry so much. Healing has taught me that sometimes grief isn’t just about who or what we’ve lost, but about who we used to be.
This episode is a space for anyone learning to accept their new self, to extend grace through the growing pains, and to find peace in transformation.
Because sometimes, grieving the old you is the first step to meeting the new you

Silent Sidelines

In this episode of For the Love of Mr. Jones, I share what it felt like to sit in the stands at my son’s first flag football game without my husband by my side. Even though I was surrounded by family, I still felt alone and my son’s quietness reminded me that grief shows up differently for both of us.
I talk about how I’ve been getting him therapy, keeping him in sports, and leaning on the men in our village to help fill the space his dad once held. This episode is about showing up even when it hurts, finding strength in community, and learning that love doesn’t disappear, it just shows up in new ways.

Firsts Without You

In this episode of For the Love of Mr. Jones, I open up about the “firsts” that followed after losing my husband the first Christmas, New Year’s, birthdays, anniversaries, and even Halloween. Each one carried its own kind of ache. I had so much love and support around me, but deep down, I just wanted him.
I also talk about another kind of grief that often goes unnoticed the loss of health. Because sometimes we grieve our bodies, our strength, or the life we used to have, and that kind of pain is just as real and valid.
This episode is about learning to sit with those feelings, honoring both the love and the loss, and finding small ways to heal through traditions, memories, and faith.
I’ll also share a journal prompt to help you process your own “firsts” whether you’re grieving a person, a season of life, or even a version of yourself.
Firsts are hard because they remind us of what’s gone , but they also remind us of what still matters.

When Intuition Whispers

In this episode of For the Love of Mr. Jones, I share the story of December 9th . The day my husband,  passed away and my world changed forever. I take you through that morning, from our intimate moments and the intuition I felt, to the frantic phone call, the chaos at the accident scene, and the overwhelming grief that followed. I reflect on the struggle of facing a day I didn’t want to live, the dozens of suits I tried to pick for him, and how grief reshapes you, taking the version of yourself that existed with them and slowly teaching you to meet the version of yourself that exists without them. This episode is for anyone navigating love, loss, and the raw emotions in between, and I invite you to reflect on your own journey with the journal prompt at the end.

Introduction My Story, My Journey

In this debut episode of For The Love of Mr. Jones Podcast invites listeners into the personal world of host Ms. Jones. With courage and openness, she shares her story of grieving the loss of someone she deeply loved and how that experience continues to shape her daily life.
Ms. Jones reflects on the lessons she has learned through pain, the strength she’s discovered in herself, and the ways she is learning to embrace joy and purpose while still honoring her grief. This introduction sets the foundation for the podcast: a safe and authentic space where real conversations about love, healing, resilience, and life’s challenges will take place.