Surviving the Storm
Hope Beyond the Hurt
I’m Cyndi McKoy, a Grief and Wellness Coach, Author,
and Host of Surviving the Storm.
This platform was created to help you navigate grief,
heal with purpose, and rediscover hope
Guiding Hearts Through Grief
Loss changes you. It changes the way you see the world, the way you breathe through each day, and the way you carry yourself forward when the weight feels unbearable. I know this, not just from books or training, but because I have lived it.
My Story
When I faced my own storm of grief, I thought the pain would consume me. The silence after the calls stopped. The empty chair at the table. The hollow spaces where laughter used to live. Grief didn’t ask for permission—it simply arrived and refused to leave.
But as I walked that journey of loss and sickness, something shifted. I began to realize that grief isn’t a final destination—it’s a doorway. A doorway to discovering strength I didn’t know I had. A doorway to uncovering resilience and courage in the midst of brokenness. And ultimately, a doorway to helping others find their way when the storm clouds gather over their own lives.
That’s why I created Surviving the Storm: Hope Beyond the Hurt. It’s not just a platform—it’s a safe place for the weary, the heartbroken, and the searching. A place where your pain is honored, your story is valued, and your healing is possible.
My work is fueled by both lived experience and l training. I’ve completed grief and bereavement coaching programs, and emotional support training to ensure that what I offer is more than just empathy—it’s guidance rooted in compassion, insight, and practical tools that work.
When you invite me to walk alongside you, I don’t come as someone with all the answers. I come as someone who knows the road, who has felt the sting of loss, and who has found light breaking through the darkest clouds. I come with a listening ear, an open heart, and the assurance that you are not alone.
Surviving the Storm exists to remind you that healing is not only possible—it’s waiting. Together, we can navigate the pain, honor the love, and step into a future where hope lives again.
Because the storm may shape you, but it does not have to define you.
Paper book (6 × 9) $12.99
eBook $ 4.99
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Surviving the Storm: Survival Guide through Grief
This book is more than words on a page — it’s a companion for your soul in the midst of grief.
Practical, raw, and profoundly human, it speaks from the heart of someone who has been there — someone who has faced loss, stumbled through the darkness, and found the courage to rise again.
Practical, raw, and profoundly human, it speaks from the heart of someone who has been there — someone who has faced loss, stumbled through the darkness, and found the courage to rise again.
Inside, you’ll discover the real stories of people who have survived the unimaginable. You’ll find honest guidance for the days when getting out of bed feels impossible, and gentle but powerful tools to help you rebuild when your world has been shattered.
What makes this book different? It doesn’t tell you to “move on.” It invites you to move through — to heal, to grow, and to rediscover the strength you didn’t know you had.
Because grief isn’t something to fix. It’s something to honor, to feel, and ultimately, to transform.
The Podcast: Your Weekly Dose of Hope
"Sometimes, hearing a voice that understands makes all the difference. Each episode is like having a conversation with a friend who gets it—someone who's been there and found their way through."
Real Talk About Real Pain
No sugar-coating, no empty promises—just honest conversations about the messy, beautiful, complicated reality of grief and healing.
Practical Tools You Can Use Today
Every episode includes actionable strategies and techniques you can implement immediately to help you cope with difficult emotions and challenging days.
Stories of Triumph and Hope
Hear from others who have walked this path and emerged stronger, wiser, and more compassionate than they ever thought possible.
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Surviving The Storm
Surviving the Storm: Hope Beyond the Hurt is a heartfelt podcast for anyone navigating grief, loss, or life after cancer. Hosted by grief and crisis coach Cyndi “LadyFavor” McKoy, each episode offers real talk, practical tools, and gentle encouragement to help you heal at your own pace. Because even in life’s hardest storms, hope still lives.
Guided Sleep Meditation: Switch Off and Have a Great Nights Rest
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Guided Sleep Meditation: Switch Off and Have a Great Nights Rest
Rest with our guided sleep meditation, to help you fall asleep quickly. This guided meditation will guide you gently into a deep sleep. Your body will relax, your mind release today's worries and quiet down as you release and fall quickly asleep.
Live On Air Conversation with Author Cyndi McKoy 21 October 2025 GMAP
