The Things We Can’t Stop

Bad things happen in life, no matter how much we plan, prepare, or hope they won’t. In this episode, Jamie reflects on the reality of life’s winters—those unavoidable seasons of loss, pain, and struggle—and how they affect our mental health. Drawing from Katherine May’s Wintering and sharing her own tender story of losing her golden doodle, Oliver, Jamie explores how grief lingers, how support often falls short, and why the best help is the kind that arrives unasked for.

This episode is a reminder that winter isn’t weakness—it’s part of being human. And even in the coldest, darkest seasons, there is quiet hope waiting for the light to return.