A PLACE OF YES podcast

Grief is messy, complicated, and deeply personal — but you don’t have to go through it alone. On A Place of Yes, host Heather Straughter creates a safe, unfiltered space to talk about the realities of loss. Each episode dives into the tears, the laughter, the WTF moments, and the hope — all of it.

Through candid personal stories and expert insights, Heather explores the pain, resilience, and unexpected moments of light that come with grieving. Whether you’re searching for comfort, understanding, or practical tools to navigate life after loss, A Place of Yes offers connection, compassion, and community for anyone finding their way forward.

Adoption & Hidden Grief

Heather Straughter and Francine Apy discuss the importance of openly discussing adoption, particularly in the context of grief and trauma.

Parenting a Dying Child | Life After Menkes Diagnosis

After losing his son Lucas to Menkes Syndrome at just 11 years old, Daniel DeFabio dedicated himself to the rare disease community.

Teen cancer patient Olivia Allen’s final words & the “Live like Liv” legacy

“Dear God, I just want to live…” was the last journal entry made by 18-year-old Olivia Allen. The Saratoga Springs teen was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), a rare form of cancer, and passed away within the same year – shocking her community.