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437 – The Oak of Justice: Stepping Out of Silence with Bertha Mowelle

Erica Michelle

Have you ever felt like you had to stand as strong as an oak tree in the midst of your grief?

In this week’s episode of the Sisters in Loss podcast, we are taking our community global! We are joined by the incredible Bertha Mowelle, joining us all the way from Berlin. Known to many as “The Oak of Justice,” Bertha is a fierce advocate and a pillar of strength who is deeply rooted in building and uplifting a powerful community of women.

In our conversation, Bertha opens up about her complex and deeply personal journey to motherhood. She holds nothing back as we discuss the many challenges and heavy obstacles she had to overcome to find her footing again after loss.

One of the most beautiful and relatable moments in this episode is when Bertha shares the specific resource that helped her heal. It wasn’t a clinical textbook or a step-by-step guide. Instead, it was the raw, vulnerable testimony of another woman grieving the loss of her husband. Hearing another sister speak her truth gave Bertha the courage to finally “step out,” break her own silence, and walk into her purpose.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Bertha’s journey to motherhood and overcoming profound challenges.
  • What it means to be an “Oak of Justice” in your community.
  • The life-changing power of hearing another woman’s testimony.
  • How shared grief can give us the courage to step out of the shadows.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Click the link in our bio to tune in.

Question for the community: Has hearing someone else’s story of grief ever given you the courage to share your own? Let me know in the comments below! 👇🏾

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