Grief Companioning, Medical Ethics & Living Boldly with Dr. Bob & Tammy Cranston

Grief Companioning, Medical Ethics & Living Boldly with Dr. Bob & Tammy Cranston

May 4, 2026 · 31 min

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This episode features a conversation with Dr. Bob and Tammy Cranston about grief, medical ethics, and living life with purpose.

In this deeply moving episode of I Am Refocused, host Shemaiah Reed welcomes the dynamic husband-and-wife team Dr. Bob Cranston and Tammy Cranston. Dr. Bob Cranston is a neurologist with 35 years at Carle Health, a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, and Illinois Rural Physician of the Year 2024. He holds an MA in ethics, authored Bioethics and Today’s Christian, and lectures widely on medical ethics while recently earning certification in Comprehensive Bereavement Skills. Tammy Cranston is an award-winning author, keynote speaker for women’s retreats, and hospice volunteer. Her books include Why Not Me? and the critically acclaimed children’s book Rooted: A Seedling’s Journey (first in a five-book series). She too is certified in Comprehensive Bereavement Skills. Together, they co-authored The Blank Journal, write memoirs, and speak on grief companioning, advance directives, death, and finishing life well. Married since 2012 and living in Pensacola Beach, Florida, they also model a vibrant, adventurous life—skydiving, paragliding, white-water rafting, and more—while cherishing their four children and 13 grandchildren. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate loss, make…

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