This podcast is a special one for many reasons. At the outset of REAL Eyes Realize, Christina and Jessica, as podcast partners, set out to have REAL conversations. In December 2020, Jessica’s life got rocked when her father unexpectedly left this earth. As a team, we took a compassionate pause to grieve with Jess and this podcast marks our return to our monthly cadence. It has been a painful and awakening time for all. This podcast takes us through the perilous journey of grief as it ties to dealing with suicide of a loved one, a formidable father figure, and the ways in which one very special being (Jess Smith) has been navigating the ups and downs of impermanence.