Episode 386: Aly Grunander, Early Release Missionary, Emotional Health Challenges

Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler

Richard Ostler

Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 839 Ratings

🗓️ 1 March 2021

⏱️ 67 minutes

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Summary

My friend Aly Grunander (active LDS, Married, Age 21) shares her journey starting her mission in New Zealand full of hope and determination and having those dreams crushed with serious emotional health challenges leading to her coming home. Aly, who had no history of emotional health challenges before her mission, talks about that dark time in her life and the shame around her mental health and coming home. Aly shares her road to healing and Heavenly Father carefully guiding her life. Aly is bravely sharing her story to bring hope to others. Aly is joined by her husband Keaton. Keaton shares why he feel in love with Aly and is glad he is married to her—and why Keaton sees these difficult chapters in Aly’s life in a positive way that has brought them closer together as a couple with unique tools to help others. Thank you Aly and Keaton for being on the podcast and your courage to talk about your journey. You are a great couple with a wonderful future!

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0:00.0	Welcome to another episode of Listen, Learn, and Love, hosted by Richard Osler.
0:10.2	Before I introduce our guest, I just thank you for leaving reviews on iTunes about this podcast.
0:16.2	We've been getting quite a few, and I really appreciate that.
0:18.7	So continue to do that.
0:20.6	It gives me feedback and also connects more with our podcast as you leave reviews,
0:26.7	hopefully positive reviews.
0:29.0	My guest on today's podcast is a married couple in their early 20s.
0:34.9	Ali and Keaton, let me let Ali say your last name. Grunander.
0:41.4	Grunander. And I'm going to say your last name correct the whole rest of the podcast, Grunander.
0:47.2	I'm going to read you listeners, the message I got from Allie, who bravely reached out and I'll
0:52.8	give you an idea of what we're going to talk about.
0:55.7	I came across your podcast and was touched by how raw and real it is.
1:00.0	I know a lot of people, including members, including members struggling with excruciating pain
1:05.7	that comes from mental illness.
1:08.0	Like I mentioned, I became extremely depressed and got severe anxiety while out on my
1:13.6	mission. I had never experienced any mental illness before. I returned home after three months and had to
1:21.9	navigate through the next chapter of my life. Through my story, I've been able to help people,
1:26.8	and I want to continue to help
1:28.2	others going through similar experiences. I want missionaries who return home early to never feel
1:33.8	the shame that so many feel. I want people who struggle with mental help to know that it will
1:40.6	get better, no matter the pain. I am in a great place now and married to an amazing
1:45.9	man. Heavenly Father is always in control, and I'm now thankful I had to walk blindly for a time.
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