Shownotes
Dr. EB dedicates this episode in honor of her patient, Sara Feuerstein, who is now with her comrade angels.
Listen closely, and hear from her family as they describe with visceral passion, palpable love and vivid admiration; Sara, a very special daughter, wife, twin, sister, mother, grandmother, friend, counselor, mentor, leader, a faithful believer, and a champion of love; blessed and gifted with the most unique talents- shared unselfishly with a humble spirit, a tender soul, and a kind heart, soft yet studded with gold.
There are really no perfect words to fully and accurately describe Sara Feuerstein.
However, we hope that this podcast, this memorable tribute, will provide you with a glimpse of the life and heart of Sara, whom we were indeed blessed to have for 59 years, as a loan from Heaven, to cross our paths on this planet - earth.
Timecodes:
Welcome Introduction Dr. Sophia Edwards-Bennett
01:10 Mentions Guests - Sara's Family
02:06 - Memorial Slideshow honoring Sara Feuerstein
02:14 - Reflection per watching on Sara's slideshow
03:30 - Family Introductions with one word descriptions of Sara
03:43- Introducing Steven Feuerstein (Sara's Husband)
04:15 - Introducing Melissa (Sara's stepdaughter/Steven's Daughter)
05:16 - Introducing Rachel (Sara's Twin Sister)
06:30 - Introducing Jessica (Sara's Stepdaughter/Steven's Daughter)
06:54 - Introducing Tim (Sara's brother)
08:17 - Introducing Sara's Dad
08:46 - *Correction -Dr. Edwards-Bennett mentions "Steven" - meant Sara's Dad
09:05 - New Segment Stories of Sara as a child
09:12 - Dad reflects on "Grandma's little sweetheart" story
09:54 - *Correction - Dr. Edwards-Bennett mentions "coffee" but meant "cookie"
10:40 - 11:04 Dr. Edwards-Bennett poses question to Melissa re: the reflection of the transition of first meeting her then intended stepmother
11:06 - Melissa (Sara's Stepdaughter/ Steven's Daughter) is responding to Dr. EB's reflection inquiry
12:55- Jessica (Sara's Stepdaughter/ Steven's Daughter) is responding to Dr. EB's reflection inquiry
13:46- Dr. EB asks Tim (Sara's Brother) for a memory of Sara
14:41: Sara's Dad reflects on a memory of Sara during a family vacation
15:05: Dr. Edwards-Bennett Summarizes the beautiful gifts within Sara's armamentarium
15:54- Tim (Sara's Brother) reflects on Sara's early life having moved a lot during their youth & facing adversity by peers & her empathy & sympathy to understanding underestimated individuals
17:04 - Dr. EB Dr. EB discusses how turning isolation into proactive compassion to others
17:43 - Tim (Sara's Brother) gives a story to support Sara's kindness
19:44 - Kill them with kindness for want of a better expression.
19:57- Tim (Sara's Brother) continues discussing Sara's positivity
20:09- Dr. EB asks Tim to clarify the maltreatment Sara was subjected to
20:14- Tim (Sara's brother) responds to Dr. EB's inquiry
20:55- Dr. EB discusses Sara's exemplary behavior
21:14 - Dr. EB engages Rachel (Sara's Twin Sister)
21:37- Rachel reminisces about Sara
22:32- Dr. EB asks a follow-up question to Rachel
22:47- Rachel (Sara's Twin Sister) responds
23:16- Dr. EB addresses Steven (Sara's Husband) about how he (they) felt the first time they learned of Sara's diagnosis
24:19- Melissa (Sara's Stepdaughter/ Steven's Daughter) responds first as she had to leave early
26:08 - Dr. EB reflects on Sara's transition to comfort the family. Then asks the family how they cope, what helps them cope. What's been helpful coping techniques during this time of grieving.
28:17- Melissa (Sara's Stepdaughter/ Steven's Daughter) responds to the inquiry
30:06- Dr. EB comforts Melissa
30:49 - Dr. EB addresses Steven (Sara's Husband) & asks what made him gravitate towards Sara
31:36: Steven (Sara's Husband) shares how he met & fell in love with Sara
32:49- Steven (Sara's Husband) thanks Donnelly (Sara's Dad)
33:03 - Donnelly (Sara's Dad) responds to Steven (Sara's Husband)
33:16- Steven (Sara's Husband) addresses Dr. EB
33:35- Dr. EB responds on the impactful presence of his statement regarding his wife
33:41- Steven (Sara's Husband) reveals that Sara protected her Father, Sister & Brothers from the severity of her illness until 6 weeks before she transitioned
34:53 - Dr. EB discusses Sara being in correspondence with the higher being
35:46- Steven discusses the physical changes before a loved one departs
36:49- Dr. EB discusses Sara's spirit being present
37:52- Steven (Sara's Husband) discusses their new family mantra
38:35- Dr. EB & Steven discuss how Sara helped lead Stephen to The Lord as well as him being a caregiver & care partner to his beloved wife
40:06- Dr. EB addresses Jessica (Sara's Stepdaughter/ Steven's Daughter) about the diagnosis & the current blessings that she attributes to Sara
41:55 - Dr. EB addresses Jessica's coping mechanism & affirms the belief that Sara is indeed communicating through different methods to speak to all of her loved ones differently.
42:29: New Segment Dr. EB addresses Sara's Creativity with recalling a memory of when Sara gifted her with her specialized beautifully designed & crafted edible designer heels
43:34 & 44:09- Correction: Dr. Edwards-Bennett mentions "Louis Vuitton," however, she meant "Christian Loubouton."
44:29- Dr. EB asks Rachel (Sara's Twin) to share a memory of Sara & asks how she's coping
45:21 - Rachel (Sara's Twin) discusses that it still not feeling real
47:35- Dr. EB addresses how hard it's been currently for people unable to visit loved ones during the Covid-19 era. Then she asks Rachel how she has been coping
48:52- Rachel responds to the inquiry
49:21- Dr. EB discusses coping mechanism of keeping busy/ distractions. And touches upon the variations of coping based on the individual.
51:06- Dr. EB delivers a special message to Rachel (Sara's Twin)
52:13 - Steven (Sara's Husband) wanted to share a photo of Sara
53:29- Dr. EB engages Sara's Dad to ask how he is coping. As a parent living while their child leaves the earth before them.
54:49- Sara's Dad responds to Dr. EB's inquiry.
55:39- Dr. EB discusses how Dad finds solace in his belief in God & his faith.
58:18- Dr. EB asks Tim to discuss his reaction to finding out about Sara's illness, as well as, his particular coping algorithm.
59:07- Tim (Sara's Brother) responds to Dr. EB's inquiry.
01:02:00- Dr. EB affirms their connection will forever remain intact because of their familial love & connectivity.
01:02:19 - Dr. EB shifts to ask if there are any regrets, starting with Steven (Sara's Husband).
01:02:46 - Steven (Sara's Husband) responds to Dr. EB.
01:03:57 - Dr. EB & Steven(Sara's Husband) discuss the impact of Sara's giving.
01:04:31 - Dr. EB addresses Jessica and asks if she feels any regret.
01:04: 35 - Jessica (Sara's Stepdaughter/Steven's Daughter) responds to Dr. EB
01:05:38- Dr. EB absolves Jessica of feeling any guilt due to her age. Dr. EB addresses the entire family to make certain they leave knowing that there is absolutely no place to carry regret. Instead honor Sara by releasing those emotions.
01:08:03 - Steven (Sara's husband) retells a tale of Sara, Rachel & the elephant.
01:08:47 - Dr. EB reflects on how full Sara's life was based on her loving family.
01:09:18 - Closing. Dr. EB asks the family to recall any funny, quirky, silly, or weird memories of Sara.
01:10:06- Steven (Sara's Husband) discusses Sara's Jeopardy winning ability
01:11:06- Dr. EB discusses Sara's deep well of creativity, love & how selective Sara was with sharing her beautiful artistry.
01:12:54- Steven (Sara's Husband) expresses their (He & Sara's) appreciation for how Dr. EB was the first person to take the time to listen to, answer & explain everything to Sara.
01:13:24- Dr. EB expresses her thanks to Steven & discusses her purpose of helping patients on their cancer journeys.
01:13:56- Steven (Sara's Husband) shows Dr. EB memorabilia
01:14:28- Last Thoughts about Sara
01:16:24 - Steven discusses the positive impact of his wife's influence & how he continues to honor her everyday & he does it for Sara, but mainly for himself.
01:17:45: Dr. EB addresses how special one must be to be granted with a perfect partner like Sara.
01:18:02: Dr. EB asks Tim (Sara's Brother) his last minute thoughts. Tim provides a beautiful insight/revelation about how one is rewarded for doing the right thing with. Pure heart.
01:19:53- Dr. EB notes the best gift is giving.
01:20:13- Dr. EB asks Sara's Dad to have the last word on his daughter Sara.
01:20:48- Dr. EB assures the Dad that Sara appreciated everything he did. To heal, regret must be shed/released.
01:23:08 - Dr. EB addresses Jessica (Sara's Stepdaughter/Steven's Daughter)
01:23:17- Jessica shares her final thoughts honoring her Angel Sara.
01:23:44- Dr. EB thanks the family for doing this interview to honor Sara.
01:26:30- Thanks & Closing from Dr. EB
01:27:28- Steven shares his closing thoughts & thanks Dr. EB.
01:27:48: Dr. EB thanks Steven & shares how glad she is that her path crossed with Sara's path.
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