Don't Forget To Breathe: Where grieving parents find voice, hope, and connection.

Don’t Forget To Breathe is a podcast for parents who have lost a child.

Hosted by bereaved parents Bruce Barker and Kristin Glenn, this show offers honest, compassionate conversations about life after child loss, long-term grief, healing, and learning how to keep living while carrying profound loss. Together, Bruce and Kristin create a space where grief does not need to be explained, and where parents can feel understood, supported, and less alone.

Originally launched in 2020, the podcast began as a form of soul-cleansing and healing, as Bruce shared his journey as a father who suddenly lost his 20-year-old daughter in 2006, a tragedy no parent should ever have to endure. After a three-year hiatus marked by deep personal transformation, including divorce, closing a business, intensive therapy, and continued healing, the podcast returns with a renewed heart and a deeper, more expansive perspective.

With Kristin joining as co-host in Season 4, the conversation widens. Drawing from decades of lived experience, Bruce and Kristin are joined by other parents who bravely share their stories of grief, resilience, and life after loss. Together, they explore how grief evolves over time, and how sorrow, hope, love, and even laughter can coexist.

You’ll hear the shift in voice, perspective, and presence—from surviving to living. Wherever you are on your grief journey, this podcast offers connection, understanding, and the quiet reassurance that you are not alone.

Contributors

Host

Bruce Barker

The creator and host of Don’t Forget To Breathe, dedicated to supporting parents who have experienced the child loss. Through honest, deeply human conversations, he creates space for stories of grief, love, and healing, helping bereaved parents find voice, hope, and connection in a world that often struggles to understand their pain.

As a bereaved father, Bruce brings both lived experience and compassion to his work, extending beyond the podcast into facilitating support groups for parents, support retreats. His approach is grounded in presence, empathy, and the belief that no parent should have to carry grief alone.

Professionally, Bruce serves in Inflight management for a major airline, supporting flight attendants through the dynamic and often demanding realities of the job. Known for his calm presence and people-first leadership style, he is committed to creating an environment where crews feel supported and valued.

Host

Kristin Glenn

Kristin brings over 40 yrs of experience across education, healthcare, and nonprofit leadership. She has taught middle and high school, along with specialized classes in prenatal care, parenting, teen mom support, and bereavement, guided by her belief that education and support strengthen communities.

She holds an MBA and serves as Bereavement Coordinator, Education Manager, and Marketing Co-Director at the Women’s Clinic of Northern Colorado. Passionate about giving grief a voice and breaking stigma, she co-hosts Don’t Forget to Breathe, creating space for honest conversations around loss and healing.

Kristin has also served as Executive Director for two nonprofits, bringing vision and resilience to community-focused work. After the loss of her first son, she understands that joy and sorrow can coexist. Today, she finds meaning in family, connection, and simple moments, and enjoys the outdoors, horseback riding, and new adventures.