My Father's List: A Daughter's Journey Through Grief, Healing, and Self-Discovery by Fulfilling Her Father's Bucket List"

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Laura Carney, the author of "My Father's List," as she candidly shares her transformative journey through grief, healing, and self-discovery. Unveiling the emotional rollercoaster of discovering her father's bucket list after his passing, Laura takes us on a poignant exploration of the challenges and revelations she encountered along the way.

We delve into the intricacies of completing her father's list, exploring how each fulfilled wish became a stepping stone in her healing process. From navigating unexpected challenges to uncovering profound insights about her father and herself, Laura's story unfolds as a testament to the complex nature of grief and the potential for profound personal growth.

The conversation explores the impact of fulfilling her father's wishes on Laura's perspective on life and purpose. We learn how this extraordinary journey became a catalyst for understanding, acceptance, and ultimately, liberation. Laura shares lessons and advice for those grappling with grief, offering a beacon of hope and wisdom for listeners navigating their own paths of loss.

Tune in for an emotionally charged episode that transcends the boundaries of grief, inviting listeners to reflect on their own journeys of healing and self-discovery. Join us as we unravel the layers of Laura Carney's story in "My Father's List: A Daughter's Journey Through Grief, Healing, and Self-Discovery by Fulfilling Her Father's Bucket List," a profound exploration of love, loss, and the transformative power of fulfilling a loved one's last wishes.

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Laura Carney

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Laura Carney is a writer and copy editor in New York. She's been published by the Washington Post, the Associated Press, The Hill, Runner's World, People magazine, Guideposts, Good Housekeeping, The Fix, Upworthy, Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper and other places, and her book My Father’s List: How Living My Dad’s Dreams Set Me Free was published by Post Hill Press in June 2023. Her work as a copy editor has been primarily in magazines, for 20 years, including Good Housekeeping, People, Guideposts, Vanity Fair, and GQ.

To talk about her book, Laura has appeared on CBS Sunday Morning, NPR, the BBC, Tamron Hall, the Drew Barrymore Show, and NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, among many other TV programs. She has also been covered in the Washington Post (a story that went viral globally), AARP, Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, Woman’s Day, the Daily Mail, the New York Post, and Shondaland, among many other publications. My Father’s List was chosen as one of the Best Books of 2023 by Real Simple magazine.

She’s @myfatherslist on Instagram, @lac30 on Twitter, and her website is bylauracarney.com.