🎙 Episode Title: The Road of Love and Hope – A Mother’s Day Conversation with Linda Henderson
Release Date: May 11
Episode Length: ~32 minutes
Host: Catherine Tyson-Sewell, MSW
Episode Description:
In this special Mother’s Day edition of The Resilient Mother Podcast, Catherine Tyson-Sewell, MSW, interviews author and mother Linda Henderson, whose books The Road of Love and Hope and Spooky Meets a Friend are touching hearts across generations. Linda opens up about the personal love story behind her work, her healing journey through grief, and the power of storytelling to bring light to even the darkest moments.
This episode is a celebration of resilience, motherhood, creativity, and the sacred beauty of turning pain into purpose. Whether you're navigating loss, parenting with purpose, or looking for ways to share hope with the next generation, this conversation is a meaningful reminder: love endures—and it inspires.
Timestamps & Episode Highlights:
00:00 – Mother’s Day introduction with Catherine Tyson-Sewell, MSW
01:35 – Meet Linda Henderson: author, mother, creative force
04:10 – The story behind The Road of Love and Hope
08:22 – Grief, healing, and the birth of a mission
12:45 – How writing became Linda’s outlet and gift
17:00 – Spooky Meets a Friend – a gentle story for children
21:30 – Illustrating both books herself: the surprising backstory
25:40 – Using books to educate and comfort in classrooms and communities
30:54 – Reading from Spooky Meets a Friend
31:12 – Confirming Linda as both author and illustrator
31:23 – Where to find Linda and follow her work
31:47 – Final thoughts from Catherine: encouragement, love, and gratitude
32:02 – Wrapping up with hope and the heart of motherhood
Connect with Linda Henderson:
🌐 Website: https://www.authorlindahenderson.com
📘 Books: The Road of Love and Hope, Spooky Meets a Friend
📱 Facebook: Search “Linda Henderson”
Podcast Contact & Resources:
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