Amy and Erica had the honor of attending the 11th Annual Heroes of Hope Celebration hosted by AltruVision. This powerful event brings together donor families, recipients, and supporters to honor the heroes whose gifts continue to save and change lives.

For families like ours, these moments are a reminder that even through deep loss, love and hope continue to live on through the gift of donation.

In this episode, we sit down with Karen Feeley, owner of Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home. Karen and her compassionate team cared for Eli, and we are forever grateful for the kindness and dignity they showed our family.

Karen is also a bereaved mother who has created a space of support and understanding for grieving families. Join us as she shares her perspective on walking alongside families during one of the most devastating times in their lives, and the importance of compassion, listening, and honoring the stories of those we love.

This episode also honors Karen’s son — Because of Joseph. ❤️

Because of Eli ❤️

Victoria and Mike join us to share their incredible story. Victoria is a living donor, and Mike is the recipient of her life-saving gift. What makes their story even more amazing is that they were complete strangers before this journey—and now they share a bond that will last a lifetime.

Episode 15: Marriage While Navigating Grief

Jack and Amy share an honest conversation about how grief impacts marriage—the strain, the misunderstandings, and the moments that bring you closer. A transparent look at love, loss, and choosing each other through heartbreak.

Because of Eli, we continue to have the hard conversations—so no one has to navigate grief alone.

Trigger Warning: Discussion of child loss and grief.

This episode of Because of Eli explores perinatal loss and may be extremely triggering for some listeners.

Join us as Kelsey bravely shares her personal journey of love, loss, and resilience. This episode is dedicated to the loving memory of Lucy.

Because of Lucy, Kelsey has found purpose in supporting others through their own journeys of grief and healing. 🤍

🤍 Please take care of yourself while listening, and step away if you need to.

Self-care and healing can take many forms. Join Erica and Amy as they share their personal medium experiences and explore how connection can bring comfort through grief.

Trigger Warning:

This episode includes discussion of the death of a child and may be emotionally difficult for some listeners.

Grief has a way of revealing who can sit in the hard places. In this episode of Because of Eli, we talk about losing a child and how relationships shift in the aftermath of loss.

Love doesn’t end at goodbye—and neither does grief.

This episode of Because of Eli is about holding space—for grief, for curiosity, and for yourself. We welcome a medium to discuss messages often sought in loss, the hope and healing they can bring, and how to navigate grief without losing yourself in it. Alongside this conversation, we focus on self-care as a vital part of surviving and living with loss. Come as you are. Listen with an open heart. Take what you need.

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At the close of this episode, we share a slideshow of photos in loving memory of Dakota Scott Beal—a quiet moment to honor his life, speak his name, and hold space for remembrance.