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Formerly the Love Drops Podcast, the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast was relaunched in Fall 2021 by Natasha Smith—ceritified grief educator, author, speaker, and podcaster—where she shares authentic...
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Formerly the Love Drops Podcast, the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast was relaunched in Fall 2021 by Natasha Smith—ceritified grief educator, author, speaker, and podcaster—where she shares authentic conversations on faith, family, and grief.
This podcast was born out of a time when the world felt overwhelming—social injustice, division, and the weight of a global pandemic. It was loud. And in the midst of that noise, grief often felt overlooked. Yet, what we need most in challenging times is for someone to sit with us as we navigate loss and healing.Join me as we explore the realities of grief, finding hope in the midst of sorrow, and walking through loss with faith.
These conversations are deeply personal and inspired by my books, Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life and Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness.
Get Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life here.
Get Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness here.
Let’s continue the conversation:
📌 Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @imnatashasmith
📌 Join my newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bCTWML
📌 Visit my website: http://www.imnatashasmith.comFollow along and join the conversation using #CanYouJustSitWithMe!
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This podcast was born out of a time when the world felt overwhelming—social injustice, division, and the weight of a global pandemic. It was loud. And in the midst of that noise, grief often felt overlooked. Yet, what we need most in challenging times is for someone to sit with us as we navigate loss and healing.Join me as we explore the realities of grief, finding hope in the midst of sorrow, and walking through loss with faith.
These conversations are deeply personal and inspired by my books, Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life and Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness.
Get Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life here.
Get Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness here.
Let’s continue the conversation:
📌 Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @imnatashasmith
📌 Join my newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bCTWML
📌 Visit my website: http://www.imnatashasmith.comFollow along and join the conversation using #CanYouJustSitWithMe!
Can You Just Sit With Me? with Natasha Smith
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29 APR 2025 · In this episode, Natasha is joined by Dr. Barbara Peacock, a Spiritual Director and author of the award-winning book Soul Care in African American Practice and several other books. She is the Founder of Barbara L. Peacock Ministries and the Peacock Soul Care Institute.
In this conversation, Dr. Peacock helps us as Black women get back to spiritual disciplines to help us navigate grief and this grief filled life in which we live.
Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you.
Main points:
- Understanding Black Woman Grief
- The Power of Spiritual Disciplines
- Prayer and Its Vital Role
- Creating Space for Soul Care
Helpful Links:
- Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha https://imnatashasmith.com/
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/3vT7HRC
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/3GseGGh
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https://www.instagram.com/imnatashasmith/ | https://www.facebook.com/imnatashasmith | https://twitter.com/imnatashasmith | https://www.pinterest.com/imnatashasmith/
Host & Guest:
Natasha Smith (https://imnatashasmith.com/)
Dr. Barbara Peacock (https://www.aubreysampson.com/
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22 APR 2025 · In this episode, Natasha sits with Aubrey Sampson, author of several books on grief, lament, and hope including https://a.co/d/0Vc57Zb, https://amzn.to/4ji7Lh7, her best-selling kids book https://a.co/d/9pufbac and her newest book What We Find in the Dark. Aubrey is a church planter and teaching pastor at Renewal Church, a multiethnic congregation in the Chicagoland area, the co-host of the Nothing is Wasted Podcast, and leads The Louder Song Community, an online gathering for grievers and those walking with the hurting. I am so very honored to know her.
In this conversation, Aubrey shares what it means to be an ally, how the church can better support and come alongside Black Women and how to encourage our hearts when we experience grief from her latest work https://amzn.to/4cDSa96.
Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you.
Main points:
- Understanding Grief and Allyship
- The Role of the Church in Addressing Grief
- Naming Grief as a Path to Healing
- A Companion in Darkness
Helpful Links:
- Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha https://imnatashasmith.com/
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/3vT7HRC
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/4cDSa96
Connect on Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/imnatashasmith/ | https://www.facebook.com/imnatashasmith | https://twitter.com/imnatashasmith | https://www.pinterest.com/imnatashasmith/
Host & Guest:
Natasha Smith (https://imnatashasmith.com/)
Aubrey Sampson (https://www.aubreysampson.com/
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8 APR 2025 · In this episode, Natasha sits with Ekemini Uwan, a public theologian, international human rights activist, and co-author of the 2023 NAACP Image Award Nominated book https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673400/truths-table-by-ekemini-uwan-christina-edmondson-and-michelle-higgins/ She co-hosts the award-winning podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truths-table/id1212429230 and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-in-the-word-with-truths-table/id1597800587. Her writings have been published in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post Black Voices, and Hallmark Mahogany, and more. As one who is passionate about theology, Ekemini has a fierce commitment to the gospel and its implications for issues pertaining to reparations, racial injustice, anti-black racism, and white supremacy.
In this conversation, Ekemini shares the grief that many Black women experienced during the last presidential election—and continue to carry in its aftermath. It’s a collective grief, often held in silence, yet deeply felt. A grief that deserves space, care, and healing.
Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you.
Main points:
- Understanding Black Woman Grief
- Embracing Activism and Advocacy
- Intersectionality in Grief and Healing
- Practical Ways to Support Black Women
Helpful Links:
- Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha https://imnatashasmith.com/
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/3vT7HRC
- Get your copy of https://truthstable.com/book
Connect on Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/imnatashasmith/ | https://www.facebook.com/imnatashasmith | https://twitter.com/imnatashasmith | https://www.pinterest.com/imnatashasmith/
Host & Guest:
Natasha Smith (https://imnatashasmith.com/)
Ekemini Uwan (https://www.sistamatictheology.com/
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1 APR 2025 · In this episode, Natasha sits with Liv Dooley, a Bible teacher and the podcast host of The Best Kept Secret with Liv Dooley, which has featured some of the leading teachers and burgeoning ministry leaders of our day. Liv is passionate about helping people enjoy greater intimacy and authority in Christ Jesus through prayer. She shares her heart about the church, grief and sisterhood.
Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you.
Main points:
- Creating Safe Spaces
- Navigating Church and Grief
- The Role of Collaboration
- The Power of Community and Accountability
Helpful Links:
- Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha https://imnatashasmith.com/
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/3vT7HRC
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/4jbbpZL
Connect on Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/imnatashasmith/ | https://www.facebook.com/imnatashasmith | https://twitter.com/imnatashasmith | https://www.pinterest.com/imnatashasmith/
Host & Guest:
Natasha Smith (https://imnatashasmith.com/)
Liv Dooley (https://livdooley.com/
Support the Podcast:
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25 MAR 2025 · In this episode, Natasha sits with Dawn Mann Sanders, an associate minister and has written and taught extensively on overcoming adversity and creating a new life, and she is the author of When Your World Ends: God’s Creative Process for Rebuilding.
Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you.
Main points:
- Unspoken Grief
- Breaking the Silence
- Navigating Cultural and Societal Forces
- Rebuilding Through Faith and Community
Helpful Links:
- Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha https://imnatashasmith.com/
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/3vT7HRC
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/4cbVbgU
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https://www.instagram.com/imnatashasmith/ | https://www.facebook.com/imnatashasmith | https://twitter.com/imnatashasmith | https://www.pinterest.com/imnatashasmith/
Host & Guest:
Natasha Smith (https://imnatashasmith.com/)
Dawn Mann Sanders (https://dawnmannsanders.com/
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18 MAR 2025 · In this episode, Natasha sits with Christina Patterson, Founder of Beloved Women, author, speaker. and bible teacher. Christina walks alongside women everyday encouraging them in the Word of God and in this episode she shares Biblical Encouragement for Black Women navigating grief.
Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you.
Main points:
- The Power of Presence in Grief
- Finding Peace in Scripture
- Embracing Emotional Authenticity
- The Importance of Community Support
Helpful Links:
- Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha https://imnatashasmith.com/
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/3vT7HRC
- Join https://www.christinapatterson.com/
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Host & Guest:
Natasha Smith (https://imnatashasmith.com/)
Christina Patterson (https://www.christinapatterson.com/
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11 MAR 2025 · In this episode, Natasha sits with Jodi Grubbs, Slow Living Advocate and author of Live Slowly: A Gentle Invitation to Exhale. In this conversation, we talk about the power of living slowly and what it means to come alongside Black Women.
Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you.
Main points:
- Understanding Through Presence
- Empathy as a Strength
- The Power of Living Slowly
- Intentional Listening and Allyship
Helpful Links:
- Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha https://imnatashasmith.com/
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/3vT7HRC
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/4knDqii
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https://www.instagram.com/imnatashasmith/ | https://www.facebook.com/imnatashasmith | https://twitter.com/imnatashasmith | https://www.pinterest.com/imnatashasmith/
Host & Guest:
Natasha Smith (https://imnatashasmith.com/)
Jodi Grubbs (https://www.natashasrobinson.com/
Support the Podcast:
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4 MAR 2025 · In this episode, Natasha sits with Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson, a writer, speaker, leadership consultant, and mentoring coach. A former Marine Corps officer and U.S. Naval Academy graduate, Natasha has nearly 2 decades of experience in leadership and discipleship across military, government, church, and nonprofit spaces. She’s the founder of Leadership LINKS, Inc., author of Mentor for Life and Hope for Us, and editor of Voices of Lament. In this powerful conversation we dive into discipleship, mentorship, sponsorship, and how we can faithfully walk through Black Woman Grief with God and community.
Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you.
Main points:
- Understanding Black Woman Grief
- The Role of Community in Healing
- Mentorship and Leadership with Purpose
- Creating Safe Spaces for Grief and Lament
Helpful Links:
- Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha https://imnatashasmith.com/
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/3vT7HRC
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/4kwWsmb
Connect on Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/imnatashasmith/ | https://www.facebook.com/imnatashasmith | https://twitter.com/imnatashasmith | https://www.pinterest.com/imnatashasmith/
Host & Guest:
Natasha Smith (https://imnatashasmith.com/)
Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson (https://www.natashasrobinson.com/
Support the Podcast:
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25 FEB 2025 · In this episode, Natasha sits with Sheila Wise Rowe, MEd, author of award winning "Healing Racial Trauma" and "Young Gifted and Black," to explore the complexities of identity formation, trauma, and the journey towards healing.
Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you.
Main points:
- Understanding Racial and Ethnic Trauma
- The Exhaustion of Identity Challenges
- Coping Mechanisms and Community Support
- The Path to Healing and Hope
Helpful Links:
- Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha https://imnatashasmith.com/
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/3vT7HRC
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/41g0pTt
Connect on Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/imnatashasmith/ | https://www.facebook.com/imnatashasmith | https://twitter.com/imnatashasmith | https://www.pinterest.com/imnatashasmith/
Host & Guest:
Natasha Smith (https://imnatashasmith.com/)
Sheila Wise Rowe, MEd (https://sheilawiserowe.com/home
Support the Podcast:
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25 FEB 2025 · In this episode, Natasha kicks off Season 7 with this ten-episode series with Dr. Quantrilla Ard. The episode serves as a rallying cry for Black women to embrace their full emotional spectrum and to create a balanced life filled with rest, resilience, and joy. Dr. Ard's vulnerability and insights remind us all that the journey through grief and strength is personal, and there is power in sharing and living our truths.
Come and sit with us and join the conversation, Sitting with Black Woman Grief, an exclusive podcast series on the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast. Please let us know what resonates with you.
Main points:
- The Strong Black Woman Stereotype
- Navigating Expectations and Setting Boundaries
- Deconstructing and Reframing Strength
- Honoring Resilience Without Pressure
Helpful Links:
- Join the newsletter | Sign up for monthly encouragement from Natasha https://imnatashasmith.com/
- Get your copy of https://amzn.to/3vT7HRC
- Join the https://www.thephdmamma.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/imnatashasmith/ | https://www.facebook.com/imnatashasmith | https://twitter.com/imnatashasmith | https://www.pinterest.com/imnatashasmith/
Host & Guest:
Natasha Smith (https://imnatashasmith.com/)
Dr. Quantrilla Ard (https://www.thephdmamma.com/
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Formerly the Love Drops Podcast, the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast was relaunched in Fall 2021 by Natasha Smith—ceritified grief educator, author, speaker, and podcaster—where she shares authentic...
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Formerly the Love Drops Podcast, the Can You Just Sit With Me? Podcast was relaunched in Fall 2021 by Natasha Smith—ceritified grief educator, author, speaker, and podcaster—where she shares authentic conversations on faith, family, and grief.
This podcast was born out of a time when the world felt overwhelming—social injustice, division, and the weight of a global pandemic. It was loud. And in the midst of that noise, grief often felt overlooked. Yet, what we need most in challenging times is for someone to sit with us as we navigate loss and healing.Join me as we explore the realities of grief, finding hope in the midst of sorrow, and walking through loss with faith.
These conversations are deeply personal and inspired by my books, Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life and Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness.
Get Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life here.
Get Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness here.
Let’s continue the conversation:
📌 Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @imnatashasmith
📌 Join my newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bCTWML
📌 Visit my website: http://www.imnatashasmith.comFollow along and join the conversation using #CanYouJustSitWithMe!
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This podcast was born out of a time when the world felt overwhelming—social injustice, division, and the weight of a global pandemic. It was loud. And in the midst of that noise, grief often felt overlooked. Yet, what we need most in challenging times is for someone to sit with us as we navigate loss and healing.Join me as we explore the realities of grief, finding hope in the midst of sorrow, and walking through loss with faith.
These conversations are deeply personal and inspired by my books, Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life and Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness.
Get Can You Just Sit With Me: Healthy Grieving for the Losses of Life here.
Get Black Woman Grief: A Guide to Hope and Wholeness here.
Let’s continue the conversation:
📌 Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @imnatashasmith
📌 Join my newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bCTWML
📌 Visit my website: http://www.imnatashasmith.comFollow along and join the conversation using #CanYouJustSitWithMe!
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| Categories | Mental Health , Christianity , Education |
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