
About this episode
In this episode, I talk with Amber Emily Smith about her devastating experience following the drowning of her son, River. Amber shares insights from her new book, The Girl on the Bathroom Floor, reflecting on grief, healing, and the duality of joy and sorrow.
We discuss how she and her husband, musician Granger Smith, took practical steps to navigate their loss together and protect their marriage. We talk about her devastating second loss, another "bathroom floor" moment when she suffered a miscarriage.
This conversation offers comfort and encouragement for anyone grappling with loss.
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Amber's book, The Girl on the Bathroom Floor
Amber's website (merchandise, her foundation, and more!)
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My book, 2021 ECPA Memoir/Biography of the Year, I've Seen the End of You
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