Healing Through Gratitude - Ashely’s Story

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