Following the highly public and visual murders and lynching of black lives in the recent months, we decided to take a break to reflect on the present and its inextricable connection to the past, acknowledging the loss of lives and the divisions that run deep within our society, and educate ourselves so we are better equipped to make the future one which sees the today as an abomination.

This episode is a continuation of the conversation on loss. The hosts work to unpack and delve more deeply into this theme and that of grief. The episode is moderated by retired psychotherapist, Joyce Beck, who provides helpful commentary and a professional perspective for the four interviewees, who have each experienced loss in their own way.

This episode revolves around loss. As there are many different degrees of loss, the interviewees will share their unique stories to inform how our world is hurting. Giving word to the countless emotions surrounding COVID’s impacts will help us to cope, together. This episode presents seven people in various circumstances, who are all brought together by a common denominator: their loss caused by COVID-19.

A conversation with a young woman who managed to escape the city of Wuhan merely 20 minutes before it went into lockdown. Ina, Amy, and Teresa unpack the interview and inform the discussion, talking about the onset of the crisis in Wuhan, to the way in which the world has seen China’s response through international media. The best way to learn is through hearing the experiences of others, so listen in as this woman shares her story.

“Living with Corona- Bridging the Gaps” aims to initiate a conversation about the current pandemic and the short and long-term implications it will have on our global society. Due to the overwhelming amount of information circulating, our aim is to address the questions and concerns that we feel have been largely absent or downplayed in conversation.