For the Days You Feel Stuck: Finding Quiet Hope in Hard Seasons | Tanner Olson (Bonus Episode)

What do you do when life doesn’t go as planned - and you’re just trying to get through the day?

In this episode, Diane sits down with author and poet Tanner Olson to talk about navigating grief, burnout, and uncertainty with honesty and quiet hope. Rather than offering quick fixes, Tanner shares how small moments can help you move through hard seasons with more gentleness.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of what’s next, this conversation offers simple, comforting reminders that you’re not alone - and that hope can begin, even here.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.
• Connect with Tanner:
• Website
• Instagram
• YouTube
• Book: Getting Through What You're Going Through: Notes and Poems for Hoping and Becoming

About Tanner|

Tanner Olson is an author, poet, and speaker. Across the country he shares poetry and tells stories of grace and hope. His work has been described as “hopefully unique and inviting” as it blends faith, humor, and curiosity. Tanner is the author of four books, doesn’t take himself too seriously, drinks his coffee black, and cheers for the Orlando Magic. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, son, and dog, Pancake.

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