Episode 7: Grief, Growth & The Space In Between

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04/22/25 • 41 min

Giving All My Experience: Real Conversations on Marriage, Parenting & Growth

“Sometimes the pause is the lesson.”

In this episode, we’re slowing things down and reflecting on what life has been teaching us. Over the past two weeks, we’ve had to face ourselves, be more present, and extend grace to each other in new ways.

💬 We talk about:
✅ What we’ve learned about ourselves & each other
✅ How the pause made us more present and patient
✅ What grace really looks like in a hard season

🎙 We also share:
💸 Why we’re going to start talking more about finances in future episodes
🧠 Chade’s new self-talk journey on Instagram
🤝 Our new partnership with Common Dad – empowering real fathers with real conversations

📢 Shoutout to Our New Partner: COMMON DAD

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📸 Instagram: @Common.Dad
📘 Facebook: Common Dad

💬 Let’s talk:
Drop a 💜 in the comments if you’ve ever had to learn patience in a hard season.
💥 Share this episode with someone learning to slow down and show grace.

🎙 Follow & Connect with Us:
📸 Podcast: @GivingAllMyExperience
📲 Rashaad: @_Rashaad.WilliamsSr

📲 Chade: @Chadewilliams__
🎥 TikTok: @GamePodcast
🔗 YouTube: Giving All My Experience

“Sometimes the pause is the lesson.”

💬 We talk about:
✅ What we’ve learned about ourselves & each other
✅ How the pause made us more present and patient
✅ What grace really looks like in a hard season

📢 Shoutout to Our New Partner: COMMON DAD

Follow them for honest, relatable dad content:
📸 Instagram: @Common.Dad
📘 Facebook: Common Dad

💬 Let’s talk:
Drop a 💜 in the comments if you’ve ever had to learn patience in a hard season.
💥 Share this episode with someone learning to slow down and show grace.

🎙 Follow & Connect with Us:
📸 Podcast: @GivingAllMyExperience
📲 Rashaad: @_Rashaad.WilliamsSr

📲 Chade: @Chadewilliams__
🎥 TikTok: @GamePodcast
🔗 YouTube: Giving All My Experience

Previous Episode

Life’s been Life-ing!

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Giving All My Experience, Rashaad and Chade open up about what the past few weeks have looked like behind the scenes—spiritual lows, emotional weight, and navigating Zyon’s 8th birthday without her.

💔 Segment 1: Spiritual Highs & Lows
We talk about what it feels like to be disconnected from God, the guilt that creeps in when our faith doesn’t feel “strong,” and the pressure to lead even when we’re hurting.
→ “Sometimes silence from God isn’t a no—it’s a nudge to sit still and listen.”

🎂 Segment 2: Zyon’s 8th Birthday – The Joy, The Pain, The Weight
We reflect on Zyon’s birthday—how grief still shows up years later, how it impacts our faith and parenting, and why it’s okay to feel joy and sorrow in the same breath.
→ “Grief doesn’t get smaller—your capacity to carry it grows.”

🛐 Segment 3: Finding Our Way Back Spiritually
After the heaviness, how do we return to God? We talk about rebuilding our prayer life, showing up messy, and permitting ourselves to be honest with God again.
→ “When life gets loud, get quiet. Give yourself space to heal, feel, and reconnect—on your terms.”

❤️ If you’re feeling spiritually off or emotionally overwhelmed, this episode is for you. You’re not alone.

📌 Let’s Connect:
💬 Drop a 💜 if you’re finding your way back to God after a heavy season
📢 Share this episode with someone silently struggling
📲 Follow us: @GivingAllMyExperience | @_Rashaad.WilliamsSr | TikTok: @GamePodcast

Next Episode

Episode 8: Why Zero-Based Budgeting Can Save Your Family’s Future

This episode explores why zero-based budgeting isn’t just about numbers. It’s about building trust in your marriage, breaking unhealthy money habits, and creating a financial legacy for your family.

We talk about the tough conversations couples need to have before deciding on a budget, how honest money management strengthened our relationship, and why teaching your kids about money now can change generations.

This isn’t just about tracking dollars but about healing, teamwork, and vision.

📢 Don’t forget to:

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🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday at 6 AM EST

Example Budget Below:

Let’s say you and your spouse bring in $4,000 for the month.

In a zero-based budget, you give EVERY dollar a job until you have $0 left unassigned.

It would look something like this:

Rent/Mortgage: $1,200

Utilities (electric, gas, water, Wi-Fi): $300

Car Payment & Insurance: $450

Groceries: $600

Gas/Transportation: $250

Tithes/Donations: $400

Emergency Fund Savings: $300

Debt Payments (credit card, student loan, etc.): $300