This episode explores how loss becomes the unexpected catalyst for transformation. Through Vivian’s story of losing her husband and discovering strength through vulnerability, we’ll dive into how humans process grief, rebuild trust with themselves (and others), and learn to speak about what hurts instead of hiding it.

It’s not just about loss, it’s about what loss gives back: courage, clarity, and the permission to live fully again.

Vivian Cobb is an award-winning speaker, author, and conversation advocate who helps people find the courage to talk about what truly matters, especially when it’s uncomfortable. After the sudden loss of her husband and the financial crisis that followed, Vivian transformed her pain into purpose, helping others avoid the unspoken costs of silence around money and emotion. A TEDx speaker, storyteller,and upcoming author of Unspoken Costs: How to Have Relationship-Saving Money Conversations, she inspires audiences worldwide to move from grief to growth through the power of honesty and human connection.

To contact Vivian for about the book are my contact form on my website, Havethoseconversations.com, or my email, vivian@viviancobbspeaking.com.

This week, Diana and Patrick drop the guardrails and go full transparency about where life has them right now.

Patrick shares updates on the Austin school closures. A story layered with emotion, policy, and purpose. Diana opens up about her ongoing job search, the interviews that have reignited her hope, and how the podcast itself became her “proof of progress” through the uncertainty.

Together, they unpack what it really means to keep moving forward , even when the path detours, the plans shift, or the future feels blurry. It’s a conversation about momentum, faith, and the creative fire that refuses to go out.

“The Art of Showing Up: Creating Space for Humanity in Divided Times”

In this episode, Diana and Patrick welcome Jes Mendoza — writer, producer, and host of The Art of Showing Up, a podcast that unpacks what it really means to be present. Jes blends honest storytelling, reflection, and conversation to create a listening experience that feels like sitting down with a friend who reminds you that you already belong here.

Together, we’ll dive into how showing up takes on new meaning in today’s climate of frustration, fear, and division and how we can hold space for our feelings while still leaving room for empathy and humanity.