Entrepreneur and author Jarie Bolander has written a raw and heartfelt book titled Ride or Die: Loving Through Tragedy, A Husband’s Memoir, in which he recounts the wondrous ways his wife Jane handled her terminal illness, explores the male experience of grief in the hopes that others also suffering through grief will not feel so alone and provides a frank chronicle of how an intimate relationship can change and grow—even when the people involved feel there is nothing left to give. During this moving interview, Jarie reveals why it is important to build up resilience to difficult times before they happen, why healing should be thought of as a way of life rather than as an end state, and so much more. Tune in for an inspiring, wise, and uplifting interview that will surely touch your heart!

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE:

·       How Jarie met Jane, and what motivated the two of them to meet with a therapist six months into their relationship.

·       The Care Circle Jarie established immediately after Jane’s diagnosis of leukemia, which he called Team Jane. 

·       How a social worker named Patty helped Jarie deal with his inner conflict, that he felt cheated out of his own life when his wife might die. 

·       Jarie’s male perspective on grief and loss.

SOME QUESTIONS IRENE ASKS JARIE:

·       How did Jane help you maintain your sense of self? 

·       In what ways did you feel guilty about taking care of yourself?

·       Can you explain that Ride or Die concept, which Jane also taught you and left you with?

·       Jarie, why do you say that healing never ends?

·       What are your suggestions for consciously building resilience?