TW: some graphic descriptions of violence, mentions of suicide and some strong language

After losing everything Kelly Kirk met the love of his life. After losing her Kelly turned to fitness to rebuild body and soul. In this episode, he shares how bodybuilding became his path through grief and how the Sofia Graham Foundation now helps others find strength after loss.Connect with Kelly and learn more at https://www.johncmaxwellgroup.com/kellykirk

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Kelly Kirk is the founder of 222Muscle, The Sofia Graham Foundation, a nonprofit committed to improving mental health through physical strength. He is an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, certified John Maxwell keynote speaker, and veteran educator and coach.

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TW: mentions of suicide

After decades as a nurse and a lifetime of personal loss; Diane Carbo founded Caregiver Relief to help others find balance and healing. In this episode, she shares how grief shaped her calling and the lessons every caregiver needs to hear.

You can find more information on Diane here: caregiverrelief.com

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TW: pregnancy loss, some discussion of medical procedures.

In this episode of I sit down with author J.S. Loving for an open, heartfelt conversation about a father’s experience with miscarriage. The pain, the silence, and the long road toward healing.

While much of the conversation around pregnancy loss centers mothers (as it should), fathers often grieve quietly in the background, unsure where to put their pain or how to talk about it. J.S. shares his personal story of loss, what inspired his writing, and why he believes it’s time we start including men in the conversation about miscarriage and grief.

Whether you’ve experienced miscarriage personally or are supporting someone who has, this episode offers compassion, insight, and a reminder that grief doesn’t follow gender rules.

You can find his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Holding-Onto-Light-Fathers-Journey/dp/B0DYY5S5XM/

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TW: mention of suicide and infant loss

Grief touches us all, but no two losses are ever the same. In this episode I sit down with Karen Tarnopol Schultz; grief survivor, speaker, and founder of Heirloom Consulting. Karen’s story is one of deep personal loss: the death of her father at age ten, the suicide of a close friend in her teens, and the stillbirth of her daughter. Each experience shaped the way she understands grief and the ways it shows up differently in our lives.

Today, Karen brings both her lived experience and her professional expertise to the conversation. Through her company, Heirloom Consulting, she helps families with estate administration after a loss and guides people in proactive legacy planning so their loved ones aren’t left with a scavenger hunt of paperwork during an already difficult time.

You can find Karen here: www.heirloomconsultants.com and here; https://karentarnopolschultz.wordpress.com/2017/07/28/syndee-big-loss/

Also mentioned in the episode: https://www.roadid.com/

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Caregiving can be one of the loneliest jobs in the world, even when you’re constantly around others. If you’ve ever felt invisible, cut off from friends, or like nobody really “gets it”, this episode is for you.

What is The paradox of caregiver isolation and why are loved ones drifting away?

Whether you’re caring for a partner, parent, child, or friend, know this: you are not as alone as you feel.

Mentioned in the episode:

https://www.nikkithedeathdoula.com/blog/quick-amp-healthy-meals-for-busy-caregivers

118. Simple Escapes

104. Self Care

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Grief and menopause. What happens when these two massive life transitions collide? In this episode I dive into the under-discussed intersection of menopause and mourning.

Why do hormonal shifts intensify grief symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, and insomnia? and why the cultural silence around women’s midlife transitions!! Lets talk about Practical ways to support yourself (and others) through this double-whammy of emotional and physical change.

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In this episode, I sat down with Faith Clarke to talk about what should be obvious but often gets lost in the hustle: treating people, especially those who are grieving, as human beings first. We dive into why the corporate world often struggles with grief, how leaders can create compassionate workplaces, and why productivity doesn’t have to come at the expense of empathy. Faith shares practical strategies for managers, coworkers, and organizations who want to better support their teams during times of loss, stress, and transition. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance being professional with being human, this conversation will give you hope (and some real-world tools) for building a workplace where compassion and success can coexist.

You can find Faith here: faithclarke.comhttps://feministfounders.substack.com/ The event mentioned is here:https://feministfounders.co/event/ 

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TW: mentions of miscarriage

In this deeply touching episode I say down with Emily Hill of Everyday Epiphany to explore the quiet corners of grief we so often avoid; miscarriage, death work, and the stigma that still surrounds both. As a social worker, chaplain and writer, Emily brings such an amazing perspective on what it means to hold space for dying patients and grieving families all while while carrying her own personal loss. And How faith and chaplaincy shape (and sometimes complicate) our grief journeys

You can find Emily here: https://www.everydayepiphany.net/

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TW: some light swearing

It started with losing his partner to AIDS in the 90s. And turned into a long road of losses that spanned a lifetime.

Bill is a writer from Boston now living in LA. He has a feature film, 'Paradise A Town of Sinners & Saints' streaming on YoutubeMovies & GoogleTV. He also has a book series on Amazon, 'Uncle Bill's Animal Tales - Life Lessons for Adults' is the first in a series of five.Bill is 28 years clean and sober and volunteers with G4G, Gays 4 Good. He is active in his spiritual community being a member of the Agape International Spiritual Center.He has also written for National Lampoon Magazine, a kids show on PBS, and ran sketch comedy shows out of NY, Boston, and LA. He will soon be working with seniors in the LA area helping them to write their memoirs.

You can find Bill here:www.paradisebluegrassmusical.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bill.robertson.3720

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