The KALM before the Chaos Podcast

There’s a date that changed everything — September 1, 2011 — the day my life split into before and after. In Episode 1 of The KALM Before the Chaos, I share why this podcast exists and how grief reshaped my life, my faith, and my understanding of calm. Grief doesn’t end; it evolves. And calm isn’t something we wait for after the chaos passes — it’s something we practice in the middle of it....

After loss, the world keeps moving — even when you don’t feel ready to move with it. In Episode 2 of The KALM Before the Chaos, I talk about what happens after the after, when life quietly expects you to be okay. Grief doesn’t end; it evolves. This episode explores the changing shape of grief, the pressure to “be better,” and the permission to grieve in your own time. Through reflection and a gentle mo...

What happens after you survive? In Episode 3 of The KALM Before the Chaos, we explore the quiet space that follows crisis — when the noise fades, the questions surface, and healing feels heavier than expected. This episode reflects on grief, rebuilding, parenting after loss, and learning to live again without a roadmap. Through quiet faith, the power of scent, and a moment of KALM, you’re reminded that becoming takes ti...

When grief doesn’t look the same, it can feel confusing, isolating, and heavy. In Episode 4 of The KALM Before the Chaos, we explore how shared loss doesn’t mean shared grief — and how expectations, relationships, and faith are often tested in the aftermath. This episode reflects on boundaries, forgiveness, motherhood, and learning what is — and isn’t — yours to carry. Through quiet prayer and a ...

In Episode 5 of The KALM Before the Chaos, Lynnette shares who held her when everything fell apart. From parents and siblings who grieved alongside her, to friends who stayed steady, to Mason’s quiet presence — this episode reflects on the anchors that carried her through. Most of all, she speaks about faith and the courage to believe in herself again. A tender reminder that even in grief, you are not without support.

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In this episode of The KALM Before the Chaos, Lynnette reflects on the quiet but profound identity shift that follows loss. From answering “widowed” on a simple phone call to redefining herself as a parent, partner, and woman of faith, she explores what it means to move from “us” to “me.” This episode gently weaves grief, remarriage, motherhood, and the power of scent as markers of memory and bec...

In Episode 7 of The KALM Before the Chaos, Lynnette reflects on the identity shift that follows deep loss.

After the death of her husband Chad, she shares what it means to become someone you never planned to be — navigating life as the only parent, discovering unexpected strength, and realizing that sometimes God prepares us long before we understand why.

Through personal stories, including simple family moments that became l...

This one is just for you.

Sometimes… before we move forward, we need a moment to pause.

This bonus episode is an invitation to step out of the noise and into stillness. Through a guided moment of KALM, we walk through four simple steps:

K-Keep Still. A-Acknowledge. L-Let Go. M-Move Forward.

Wherever you are in your journey, this space is for you to breathe, reflect, and reset—one moment at a time.

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In Episode 9 of The KALM Before the Chaos, Lynnette shares what it looks like to begin living again after loss. This deeply personal episode explores the shift from survival to rebuilding, the weight of grief, and the quiet strength it takes to move forward. Through stories of perseverance, motherhood, faith, and trust, she reflects on how life can grow in unexpected ways—even when it doesn’t look the way we planned.

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In this milestone 10th episode of The KALM Before the Chaos, Lynnette reflects on what it truly means to begin living again. After grief, after survival… what comes next?

This episode explores the quiet power of rituals—small, intentional moments that bring calm, create space, and help rebuild life one step at a time.

Through personal reflection and a glimpse into her daughter’s perspective, Lynnette shares how h...

Episode 12: The Children in the Story

In this episode, I step back from my own story… and look at what it meant for my children to live through it.

Grief doesn’t look the same through a child’s eyes. It isn’t always spoken. It isn’t always understood. And sometimes… it shows up in ways we don’t recognize until much later.

I share the moments that shaped my understanding as a parent—...

Episode 12, Part 1: A Daughter's Perspective-Growing up with Loss

After a brief break to recover from pneumonia, I'm grateful to be back with what has become one of the most meaningful conversations on this podcast.

Over the past several episodes, you've heard my perspective on losing my husband, Chad, in 2011. But grief impacts every member of a family differently.

In this special two-part series, my daughter, Caitlin, joins me to...

Episode 12 – Part 2: A Daughter's Perspective – Moving Forward

In Part 2 of this heartfelt conversation, Lynnette continues her discussion with her daughter, Caitlin, about growing up after losing her father at just 10 years old.

Together, they explore how grief evolves over time—from childhood into adulthood—and how it shows up durin...

Episode 13: What My Daughter Taught Me About Grief

As parents, we often believe we're the ones teaching our children. But sometimes, if we're paying attention, they become our greatest teachers.

In this deeply personal episode, I reflect on the lessons I've learned from watching my daughter, Caitlin, navigate the loss of her dad over the past fifteen years. ...