Nov 26 2024 86 mins
Episode 142
In this powerful episode of 'The Things We All Carry,' Stack returns after a hiatus to share his personal battle with depression and self-reflection. He introduces his guest, Ashley Iverson, the widow of Corey Iverson, a firefighter who perished in the Thomas Fire of 2017. Ashley talks about coping with her immense loss, finding gratitude, and her mission to support first responders through the Iverson Foundation for Active Awareness (IFAA). She discusses mental health, the importance of gratitude, self-care, and how she continues to carry forward and make a difference in the lives of others.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:25 Personal Struggles and Introspection
02:03 Understanding Depression
04:17 The Journey to Self-Forgiveness
13:43 Introducing Episode 142
16:42 Interview with Ashley Iverson
18:58 Ashley's Background and Early Life
32:39 Meeting Corey Iverson
34:42 A Love Story Begins
36:13 The Proposal and Marriage
36:33 The Thomas Fire Tragedy
37:18 Coping with Loss
38:23 Mental Health Awareness
53:13 The Iverson Foundation
01:07:43 Elements of Healing
01:15:20 Moving Forward
01:19:59 Final Thoughts and Reflections