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Threads of Emotions: Conversations with Grieving Parents

Annette Broussard converses with bereaved parents.  The stories and reflections shared on this podcast are based on personal experiences and are for emotional support and informational purposes. This show is not a substitute for professional therapy, counseling, or medical care.  If you are struggling or in distress, please reach out to a licensed professional or contact your local crisis lifeline by dialing 988 in the U.S. and Canada.  

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    • Episode 1 

    • 09-05-2026

    • Introducing Threads of Emotions: Conversations with Grieving                               Parents.

    • Episode 2

    • 09-10-2026

    • Do it For James:  How a Devastating Loss Sparked a Movement for Justice.

      • Host/Producer: Annette Broussard

      • Details: What happens when an unimaginable family tragedy becomes the catalyst for nationwide change? In this episode, I sit down with Tim and Tamia Woods. They introduce us to the vibrant life of their beloved son, James Timothy Woods, sharing the devastating reality of navigating life after losing him to online sextortion. Discover how his parents channeled their grief into an unstoppable mission. From creating the Do It For James Foundation to walking the halls of Congress, Tim and Tamia share their fierce battle for accountability and their fight to pass the James T. Woods Act. This is a story of love, survival, and the pursuit of justice.

    • Episode 3​​​

    • 09/24/2026 

    • Having Compassionate Friends Matters

    • Episode 4

    • 10/08/2026

    • Jeremiah and Isaiah's Gift: A Conversation with Catherine Granger

    • Episode 5

    • 10/22/2026

    • Coming soon: What is Organ Donation?

    • Episode 6

    • 11/05/2026

    • Finding Daniel Robinson: A Conversation with David Robinson II

    • Episode 7

    • 11/19/2026

    • Missing YOU

      • Host/Producer: Annette Broussard​

      • Details: Did you know that approximately 3,000 children become missing each day in the United States?  What should you know?

      • Episode link to be released on November 19, 2026.

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    • Episode 8

    • 12/03/2026

    • The Sharpest Sorrow: A Conversation with Christina Stewart

    • Part 1 of 3

      • Host/Producer: Annette Broussard​

      • Details: This episode is about the devastating loss of a son taken by knife violence.  A mother shares her grief journey and the enduring love that refuses to let her son's memory fade. 

      • Episode link to be released on December 3, 2026

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    • Episode 9

    • 12/17/2026

    • Mistaken Identity: A Conversation with Christina Stewart

    • Part 2 of 3

      • Host/Producer: Annette Broussard​

      • Details: A mother’s life is forever altered when her son is killed in a devastating case of mistaken identity.  This episode follows her path from heartbreak to determination in uncovering the events of a tragedy that should have never happened.

      • Episode link to be released on December 17, 2026

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    • Episode 10

    • 12/31/2026

    • Victims' Advocate: SPECIAL GUEST - Chelsea Brandt

    • Part 3 of 3

      • Host/Producer: Annette Broussard​

      • Details:  We converse with a victims' advocate who explains how she plays a crucial role in helping survivors of crime regain stability, understand their rights, and access the resources needed in order to rebuild their lives.

      • Episode link to be released on December 31, 2026

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    • Episode 11

    • PENDING

    • Lost in the Shuffle: A Mother's Sorrow

      • Host/Producer: Annette Broussard​

      • Details: Brianna Nicole may have been overlooked by a broken, unempathetic, and unsupportive system, but she will never be forgotten.  Let's talk about it.

      • Episode link to be released, 2027.

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    • Episode 12

    • PENDING

    • Advocacy for People with Special Needs and Disabilities: SPECIAL GUEST

      • Host/Producer: Annette Broussard​

      • Details: Fighting for those who are not able to fight for themselves.  What's really going on?

      • Episode line to be released, 2027.

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    • Episode 13

    • PENDING

    • A Medium of Exchange: Grieving Outside the Box

    • Part 1 of 3

      • Host/Producer: Annette Broussard​

      • Details: What are the odds of being randomly hand-picked out of a massive theater crowd by one of the country's most famous mediums?  In part one of this three-part episode, I give details about how this unique experience came about and how it left the entire audience in tears and wanting to hear more.

      • Episode link to be released, 2027.

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    • Episode 14

    • PENDING

    • Reading is Fundamental

    • Part 2 of 3

      • Host/Producer: Annette Broussard​

      • Details:  Our brains naturally look for patterns when we are healing from loss of a child.  For some, talking about a beautiful coincidence could bring a sense of comfort, which might provide momentary breaks from the stress that grief often brings.  In this episode, I recap my private reading with a medium and I share perfectly timed moments that brought me peace when I needed it most. 

      • Episode link to be released, 2027.

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    • Episode 15

    • PENDING

    • What's Your Sign?:  SPECIAL GUEST

    • Part 3 of 3

      • Host/Producer: Annette Broussard​

      • Details:  We discuss the possible meanings of the signs, symbolisms, and coincidences that grieving parents experience following child loss.

      • Episode link to be released, 2027.

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Threads of Emotions: Conversations with Grieving Parents                                                                                              Established 2026                             

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