EP. 3 Midnight Shoes and Heartfelt Memories: Happy Birthday, Dad!

About this episode

In this episode, Kayla shares a heartfelt memory of her dad in honor of his birthday, exploring themes of love, grief, and gratitude.

Send us Fan Mail This episode is one of the hardest—and most meaningful—I’ve ever recorded. In honor of my dad’s birthday month, I’m sharing a memory of him that has stayed with me through every season of my life. It’s a quiet moment, but one that deeply shaped the way I understand love—how it’s spoken, how it’s felt, and how it continues even when someone is no longer here. Recording this brought up emotions I didn’t try to hide. Grief, tenderness, and gratitude all sit side by side in this ...

People in this episode

Host: Kayla

Topics covered

• grief
• memory
• love
• family
• birthdays
• emotions

Keywords

• birthday
• dad
• memory
• grief
• love
• emotions
• gratitude

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