<![CDATA[Strength After Sorrow]]>Strength After Sorrow: Being a Victor, Not a Victim explores what it means to find strength when life breaks your heart. Host Jeff Sandman shares his journey through grief, faith, and personal transformation after the loss of his son Dylan. Each episode blends real conversations, practical wisdom, and encouragement for anyone walking through hardship. If you’re looking for connection, healing, and a reminder that God still brings purpose from pain, this podcast is for you.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 12:10:56 GMTMon, 02 Mar 2026 01:08:04 GMT60Jeff Sandman<p>Strength After Sorrow: Being a Victor, Not a Victim explores what it means to find strength when life breaks your heart. Host Jeff Sandman shares his journey through grief, faith, and personal transformation after the loss of his son Dylan. Each episode blends real conversations, practical wisdom, and encouragement for anyone walking through hardship. If you’re looking for connection, healing, and a reminder that God still brings purpose from pain, this podcast is for you.</p>episodicJeff Sandmanstrengthaftersorrow@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Built to Break--How Social Media's Version of Manhood Fails Men When It Matters Most]]>The conversation explores the rise of algorithmic influence on masculinity, the impact of digital content on self-perception, and the prevalence of false and profit-driven programs. It delves into the misconceptions of stoicism, the pitfalls of avoiding help, and the loneliness epidemic among men. It emphasizes the importance of embracing vulnerability, seeking genuine connections, and redefining real strength and masculinity.

Takeaways

  • The prevalence of false and profit-driven programs in digital masculinity content
  • The impact of avoiding help and the loneliness epidemic among men
  • 06:10 The Need for Community and Support
  • 11:37 The Monetization of Masculinity
  • 18:32 The Template of Masculinity and Mental Health
  • 26:11 The Loneliness Epidemic
  • 32:04 Real Strength and Vulnerability
  • 40:39 Embracing Real Masculinity
]]>98c7bf8b-30c3-4861-8478-3de0d3b6e327Mon, 11 May 2026 02:18:36 GMT<p>The conversation explores the rise of algorithmic influence on masculinity, the impact of digital content on self-perception, and the prevalence of false and profit-driven programs. It delves into the misconceptions of stoicism, the pitfalls of avoiding help, and the loneliness epidemic among men. It emphasizes the importance of embracing vulnerability, seeking genuine connections, and redefining real strength and masculinity.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>The prevalence of false and profit-driven programs in digital masculinity content</li><li>The impact of avoiding help and the loneliness epidemic among men</li><li>06:10 The Need for Community and Support</li><li>11:37 The Monetization of Masculinity</li><li>18:32 The Template of Masculinity and Mental Health</li><li>26:11 The Loneliness Epidemic</li><li>32:04 Real Strength and Vulnerability</li><li>40:39 Embracing Real Masculinity</li></ul>no00:42:05Built to Break--How Social Media's Version of Manhood Fails Men When It Matters Mostfull<![CDATA[Anger, Guilt, and the Emotions We're Afraid to Admit]]>The conversation dives into the emotional journey of dealing with grief, hard times, and exploring the complexities of guilt, resentment, and the societal pressure to hide emotions. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and sharing emotions, and the process of becoming a victor rather than a victim.

]]>11468d09-dc97-40da-b0e6-f474dfc493d6Wed, 06 May 2026 12:14:21 GMT<p>The conversation dives into the emotional journey of dealing with grief, hard times, and exploring the complexities of guilt, resentment, and the societal pressure to hide emotions. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and sharing emotions, and the process of becoming a victor rather than a victim.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>no00:37:12Anger, Guilt, and the Emotions We're Afraid to Admitfull<![CDATA[Strength Is Built In Silence (What Happens When the World Moves On But You Haven't)]]>The conversation delves into the silent and often overlooked aspects of grief, emphasizing the importance of communication, support, and the impact of silence on mental health. It highlights the process of healing, the power of words, and the significance of sharing and learning from experiences. The theme of strength in the silent moments is a recurring motif throughout the conversation.

Takeaways

  • Grief isn't always about moving on, but about moving forward
  • Strength is built in the silent moments
]]>7811a6a8-5c99-4d24-8722-c7ec9880eaccWed, 22 Apr 2026 01:36:25 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the silent and often overlooked aspects of grief, emphasizing the importance of communication, support, and the impact of silence on mental health. It highlights the process of healing, the power of words, and the significance of sharing and learning from experiences. The theme of strength in the silent moments is a recurring motif throughout the conversation.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Grief isn't always about moving on, but about moving forward</li><li>Strength is built in the silent moments</li></ul>no00:34:45Strength Is Built In Silence (What Happens When the World Moves On But You Haven't)full<![CDATA[The Day Everything Changed-A Deeper, Personal Account of Loss and the Aftermath]]>The podcast episode delves into the personal experience of loss and the journey of strength after sorrow. It explores the day everything changed, life before the loss, the shocking news, the aftermath, and the journey forward, highlighting the impact of loss and the resilience that follows.

Takeaways

  • Strength after sorrow
  • The impact of loss

]]>2b26db9c-d209-4c41-8764-a62a4dc88f56Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:59:00 GMT<p>The podcast episode delves into the personal experience of loss and the journey of strength after sorrow. It explores the day everything changed, life before the loss, the shocking news, the aftermath, and the journey forward, highlighting the impact of loss and the resilience that follows.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Strength after sorrow</li><li>The impact of loss</li></ul><p></p><p></p>no00:31:02The Day Everything Changed-A Deeper, Personal Account of Loss and the Aftermathfull<![CDATA[What Grief Really Looks Like (The Raw, Non-Instagram Version)]]>We live in a world that shows the highlight reel-but grief doesn't work that way. In this episode of Strength After Sorrow, I open up about the real side of grief: the waves, the triggers, the anger, and the moments no one prepares you for. If you've ever felt like you're grieving "wrong," this one is for you.

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]]>f7211bb8-58b2-4b03-875b-93ac4309efaeTue, 07 Apr 2026 01:50:32 GMT<p>We live in a world that shows the highlight reel-but grief doesn't work that way. In this episode of Strength After Sorrow, I open up about the real side of grief: the waves, the triggers, the anger, and the moments no one prepares you for. If you've ever felt like you're grieving "wrong," this one is for you.</p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/strengthaftersorrow/#" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/strengthaftersorrow/#</a></p>no01:05:11What Grief Really Looks Like (The Raw, Non-Instagram Version)full<![CDATA[Finding Purpose in the Pain]]>Pain changes you-but it doesn't have to break you. In this episode of Strength After Sorrow, we talk about how the hardest seasons of life can shape your purpose, deepen your faith, and forge a strength you didn't know you had.

]]>17d5d363-a0c3-45e5-9dab-f730d67c006cTue, 31 Mar 2026 02:12:57 GMT<p>Pain changes you-but it doesn't have to break you. In this episode of Strength After Sorrow, we talk about how the hardest seasons of life can shape your purpose, deepen your faith, and forge a strength you didn't know you had.</p>no00:30:00Finding Purpose in the Painfull<![CDATA[I'm a Victor, Not a Victim]]>The conversation explores the theme of strength after sorrow, emphasizing the choice to be a victor rather than a victim. It delves into the concept of post-traumatic growth and the ways in which strength manifests in the face of tragedy.

Takeaways

  • Strength after sorrow
  • Choosing to be a victor

Chapters

  • 00:00 Strength After Sorrow
  • 17:50 Post-Traumatic Growth
  • 29:01 Strength Showing Up
]]>8b0d179d-03c6-4ec3-a98e-fc51309aefe5Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:11:21 GMT<p>The conversation explores the theme of strength after sorrow, emphasizing the choice to be a victor rather than a victim. It delves into the concept of post-traumatic growth and the ways in which strength manifests in the face of tragedy.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Strength after sorrow</li><li>Choosing to be a victor</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Strength After Sorrow</li><li>17:50 Post-Traumatic Growth</li><li>29:01 Strength Showing Up</li></ul>no00:35:27I'm a Victor, Not a Victimfull<![CDATA[Why Strength After Sorrow Exists]]>In this first episode, I share the reason behind Strength After Sorrow—my story, my loss, and why I chose to speak instead of stay silent. This is about finding strength when life doesn’t go back to normal.

]]>18275d1c-a09b-4d81-ac55-9a216769a51cTue, 17 Mar 2026 00:39:12 GMT<p>In this first episode, I share the reason behind <i>Strength After Sorrow</i>—my story, my loss, and why I chose to speak instead of stay silent. This is about finding strength when life doesn’t go back to normal.</p>no00:35:061Why Strength After Sorrow Existsfull