The Hopecast with Rachael Flick
In February of 2018, Rachaelâs husband Micah was murdered in the line of duty. Micah was shot while protecting fellow police officers and citizens who came under fire during the arrest of a car thief. Micah left Rachael, and their seven year old twins, behind in his act of heroism. Devastated by the death of the future she and Micah had dreamed of together, Rachael nevertheless refused to succumb to her circumstances. She began testing and applying practical skills to grieve well and grow through the painful, traumatic experiences. In The Hopecast, Rachael and her guests will share their stories on their journeys of resilience. These stories will motivate and encourage you with clarity, direction and healing. Listen and meet the people who have been empowered by hope. Come and learn the skills to face your past and prepare for your wholehearted future. The Hopecast with Rachael Flick: âStories of Resilience from People Like Youâ To find out more go to rachaelflick.com
The Hopecast with Rachael Flick
Episode 151-American Sniper Widow: How Fame and Loss Collide - with Taya Kyle-Part 2
đ The Hopecast with Rachael Flick
Episode 151 â âAmerican Sniper Widow: How Fame and Loss Collideâ (Part 2)
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April 28, 2025
đşđ¸ Healing in the Aftermath: Taya Kyle on Motherhood, Grief, and Slowing Down
In Part 2 of this heartfelt series, Taya Kyle returns to The Hopecast with a deeply personal reflection on the quiet, often invisible work of healing after lossânot just for herself, but for her children.
Twelve years after her husband, Navy SEAL and American Sniper Chris Kyle, was killed, Taya opens up about the emotional journey of parenting through grief. She shares how her daughterâs quiet plea for presenceânot productivityâforced her to reexamine her instincts to push forward and instead embrace the healing power of simply being still.
âStop. Sit with me and do nothing. Thatâs what I need.â
âTaya Kyle, recounting her daughterâs powerful words.
This episode is a moving conversation about what it really means to be present, especially when you're carrying the weight of trauma, public scrutiny, and the ever-evolving demands of motherhood.
đ In This Episode:
- The hidden grief of children after public tragedy
- Why slowing down may be the most powerful form of love
- Parenting mistakes, repair, and rediscovering connection
- The shift from survival mode to intentional presence
- How productivity can mask painâand how to sit with both
đ More from Taya Kyle:
Books by Taya:
- American Wife: A Memoir of Love, War, Faith, and Renewal
⤠Buy on Amazon - American Spirit: Profiles in Resilience, Courage, and Faith
⤠Buy on Amazon - Prayers for Bears: Bailey the Grateful Bear (Childrenâs Book)
⤠Buy on Amazon
About Chris Kyle:
- American Sniper: Memorial Edition
⤠Buy on Amazon - American Sniper (Film) starring Bradley Cooper
⤠Watch on Prime Video
đ¤ Connect with Taya Kyle:
- đ Website: www.TayaKyle.com
- đ¸ Instagram: @tayakyle
- đŚ Twitter: @tayakyle
đ Why You Should Listen:
If youâve ever wrestled with the balance between doing and being, or struggled to parent through pain, this episode will meet you in that vulnerable space. Tayaâs transparency offers both wisdom and reliefâyouâre not alone, and healing often starts with something as simple as sitting still.
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